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We are looking for practicing RC signers who have completed all three level in BSL (British Sign Language) with receptive, productive skills with knowledge, experience and background for communicating and interpreting at various meetings and events for BSL users especially for the Sacraments of the Church.

RC priests visiting sick people in some hospitals have policies about patients using sign language must have communicators with BSL level three for consultation with doctors.

By law, only signers with BSL level three can be used for marriages conduced by RC priests.

Levels in BSL:

  • Level 1 - Beginners

  • Level 2 - Intermediate signers uses Sign Support English.

  • Level 3 - Advanced signers/communicators becomes competent to interpret for deaf people.

  • Level 4 - Interpreters.

RC signers at each level are welcome to contact us to find out what they can offer to the service.


RC Liturgical Sign Language

We can teach RC liturgical sign language for the seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church to signers with BSL level two and above.

This sign language is generally for lay Catholics reading the Lectionary and the Sacramentary for priests. It is usually used for communication too.


Makaton

Makaton signers can be taught to use liturgical sign language although it is generally, used for hearing people with learning difficulties, deaf participants can understand most of the basic signs. The award-winning BBC TV series Something Special uses Makaton symbols and signs, as well as rhymes and songs, to help encourage communication and develop language in a fun and exciting way.
 

 
     
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