A Roman Catholic Community
S.P.R.E.D
Special Religious Education
The S.P.R.E.D. Program, a religious education program for the developmentally disabled members of our parish, provides nourishment for their spiritual life and gives them the opportunity to share their unique gifts within the community of faith.
HOW IT WORKS
The S.P.R.E.D. process of spiritual education is accomplished through music, symbolic gestures, and sharing life experiences. Sharing in AGAPE (light refreshments at the end of each session further helps to nurture the bond and joy of the experience.
Contact our Religious Education Office for more information.
WHO WE SERVE
S.P.R.E.D. serves age groups from children to adults. Center groupings are as follows: 6-10 years old, 11-16 years old, 17-21 years old and 22 years and older.
OUR CATECHISTS
Our adult catechists meet in two hour prayer/sharing sessions prior to the meeting with the "special friends." The theme of the following week's session is experienced among the catechists in preparation for the following week when whole community - catechists and "special friends" - meet. Special liturgies during the course of the year are also celebrated as a community.
BECOME A CATECHIST
Previous experience in working with the developmentally disabled is not required or necessary to fully participate as a minister of this program. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office.
We all have a role to play as co-workers in the vineyard.
We are proud to host over 20 active ministries here at St. John Vianney. We hope you will review them and consider playing your part in their mission.