ADOLESCENTES COM DEFICIÊNCIA: UM DESAFIO PASTORAL

Abstract

This thesis seeks the inclusion of teenagers in Catholic cathecism meetings who present some type of disability and, consequently, the manner which their participation and communion occur in the life of the community. It also establishes a parallel to the principles of Education for Everyone in light of Inclusive Education and the paradigm of Jesus´ pedagogy. A brief allusion is given in regard to questions pertaining to corporality as relating to constructs and representations of the image of God felt in the hearts of young people and teenagers whose bodies differ from the norm established as a standard in reference to corporal normality . The concept of resilience is treated so as to alert those who deal with handicapped teenagers in order to fortify them in handling the confrontation of clashes and challenges inherent to the everyday life of these young adults, thus contributing to overcome stigmas and prejudices that are also verified here in this research paper without pretending an exhaustive exposition.