What Is SPRED (Special Religious Education)?

SPRED is a ministry which guides and encourages our special friends with disabilities, such as, mental retardation, autism, Down's Syndrome, in the 22+ age group by providing a method which helps our special friends to know God and to grow in faith along with others in the community.

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Can Anyone Volunteer to Serve?

We welcome St. Thomas adult parishioners interested in becoming Helper Catechists to guide and encourage our special friends by giving them their friendship on this enriching journey. Helper Catechists meet for a short adult planning session after our group SPRED session. You can become a part of this wonderful ministry for a spiritually nourishing and pleasant time. Refreshments are shared during the session.

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When Does This Ministry Meet?

We meet every other Wednesday evening, end of September through March, with our special friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. followed by a short adult planning session. We meet in the new Parish Center next to the church in a friendly, sensitive, fun environment.

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Where Can One Obtain More Information?

You can obtain more information about our ministry by contacting the Parish Office at 847-358-6999 or through our email service at stovparish@stov.org. The Parish Office will then put you in touch with one of our representatives.

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