What is SPRED?
Special ReligiousEducation Program
SPRED is a program of religious education specifically designed to meet the spiritual needs of persons with developmental disabilities. SPRED invites and trains volunteer catechists to prepare a special place where they can welcome persons with developmental disabilities. Through the experience of friendship in one-on-one relationships, our friends with developmental disabilities discover a place where they belong and can enjoy meaningful relationships which help them realize their own giftedness and dignity. Through participation in a SPRED community of faith our friends are better able to celebrate the sacrements and enter into the worshipping experiences of the whole church. Currently, the Holy Spirit SPRED center welcome Adults (22yrs & older) with devlopmental disabilities.
Who can Volunteer?
- Anyone who is 21 years of age
- Anyone with a willingness to particpate in a friendship and faith-sharing with a person who has developmental disabilities.
- Anyone with a willingness to offer personal time to share faith with other members of the community.
- No previoius experience is Required