SPRED - Special Religious Development
SPRED is a small community of faith within the Parish that welcomes persons with developmental disabilities in order to foster participation in Parish assemblies of worship.
SPRED began in 1960 when Fr. James McCarthy from the Archdiocese of Chicago began to work with parents, special educators and catechist volunteers. In 1967 SPRED was established as an agency of the Archdiocese. It is now a part of the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Worship.
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We are always looking for adult volunteers who wish to be part of a small faith community to
welcome friends of all ages with developmental and intellectual challenges--such as Down Syndrome,
Autism, etc.--and to help them participate in the liturgical life of the Parish.
If you would like to volunteer, or know anyone who might benefit from attending SPRED,
please contact Rosemarie Nugent at (708) 408-1993 or click here to tell us you are
interested and we will get back to you.
No experience working with people who have special needs is required.
SPRED is a small community of faith within the Parish that welcomes persons with developmental disabilities in order to foster participation in Parish assemblies of worship.
SPRED began in 1960 when Fr. James McCarthy from the Archdiocese of Chicago began to work with parents, special educators and catechist volunteers. In 1967 SPRED was established as an agency of the Archdiocese. It is now a part of the Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Worship.
_________________________
We are always looking for adult volunteers who wish to be part of a small faith community to
welcome friends of all ages with developmental and intellectual challenges--such as Down Syndrome,
Autism, etc.--and to help them participate in the liturgical life of the Parish.
If you would like to volunteer, or know anyone who might benefit from attending SPRED,
please contact Rosemarie Nugent at (708) 408-1993 or click here to tell us you are
interested and we will get back to you.
No experience working with people who have special needs is required.
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