Main Characteristics:
- they have no hearing language
- their language is less cultural and is limited
- this leads to a different way of thinking
- their sigh language is less time-defined
- this limits their (verbal) expression and communication
- they struggle with a "we" relationship
Details for pastoral care
Many pastoral problems occur due to lack of verbal experiences:
- No experience for them of the liberating word, no dynamic sound nor motion experience
- Difficulty to integrate in the parish community
- Need of adapted permanent pastoral care
Possibilities and Limitations in respect of catechises and liturgy:
- use of symbols of a visual nature is highly recommended
- Special care to be taken of liturgical and catechetical problems
- The miracles of Jesus are to be put in the right light
- Their is a danger of ritualism
- Magic elements or outlooks draw their spontaneous attention
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