Warm services: Down syndrome day brings people together!

Warm services: Down syndrome day brings people together!

Wien, Österreich - In the Vienna St. St. Cathedral, a special service will take place on March 16 at 6 p.m., which is shaped by people with Down syndrome. This service, which is celebrated for the fifth time, emphasizes the importance of inclusion and participation. People with trisomy 21 take on various liturgical tasks: they read, pray and even perform pantomimous representations of biblical stories. According to Anamarija Sobocanec-Sostaric, the head of pastoral care for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, these events are "important moments of encounter" that should help to reduce barriers in thinking and to counter discrimination, such as kathpress.at reported.

The service is organized by the Archdiocese of Vienna in cooperation with various groups, including the cultural association "I am OK" and the band "Faith4u & Me". It is also emphasized that everyone is unique. Pastor Toni Faber emphasized that people with disabilities belong in the middle of the church and society. On March 21st, the World-Down Syndrome Day, further celebrations will take place throughout Austria, which will put the support of people with Down syndrome and their families in the spotlight. Services are planned in Lower Austria and Carinthia, such as katholisch.at reported, which are under the motto "together".

a message of hope and inclusion

In the run-up to the world-down syndrome day, which under the motto "We ask for all governments to improve our support systems", it is pointed out to the need for better education and integration. The service in the St. Stephen's Cathedral should not only be an occasion for the celebration, but also stimulate awareness of the concerns of people with Down syndrome. An important message that focuses on both faith and the community.