Children with learning difficulties can often be overlooked by the Church, so that they are not prepared for reception, Communion or Confirmation. Yet resources are now available to end this neglect The principal aim of Caritas St Joseph’s (in the Diocese of Westminster) is to support families who embrace members with learning disabilities. As part of my function there as an outreach worker, I attend deanery meetings and catechetical training sessions to talk about my work and ask people if they need support. They often tell me they don’t need my services because they do not have anybody in their parishes with learning disabilities. Learning disabilities is a general term that refers to individuals who find it harder to learn, understand and communicate. Other terms that are