SPRED CORE TEAM TRAINING 2023
To inquire about SPRED Role Training 
email: ​Julia Hess 
or phone 773-539-7510
    Each SPRED Community has three volunteers who elect to take on leadership roles for their group and become the core team​.
  • A Parish Chairperson, who recruits volunteers, confers with the pastor and parish council on SPRED matters, and who places            those with developmental disabilities in their parish group or networks with surrounding parishes to make a placement or                        accepts referrals to their parish SPRED group that are age appropriate. 
  • An Activity Catechist, who welcomes each person, prepares the environment, fostering a sense of well being, belonging and assists all to select and concentrate on a preparation activity.
  • A Leader Catechist who inspires the Catechesis in our Celebration Circle, stirring memories and helping all become aware of God's presence in our lives.
Training for this core team is required and provides a foundation and understanding of faith development, the elements used in the SPRED method and enable these leaders to guide their community through all phases of SPRED sessions. Training is extended to those wishing to further their understanding of SPRED and are not in a leadership role at this time.  Refresher training is also recommended for anyone wishing to update their skills.
Core Team Training is divided into two parts over five Saturdays.
​Please note there is a nominal fee to cover the cost of training ​which your parish or SPRED community may cover. ​   
Register by email to: maryward@archchicago.org or by phone to 312-842-1039                                                
SPRED Orientation is the foundation of SPRED and is offered over three consecutive Saturdays at two locations.            
 SPRED CENTER
​2956 S. Lowe, Chicago, IL 60616
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Saturdays - 1pm to 6pm 
 Day 1, 2, 3        September 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2023 (Completed)
​ Day 1, 2, 3         February 10th, 17th and 24th, 2024                              
St. Francis de Sales                            
SPRED Resource Satellite                      Saturday -  10am to 3pm                                     
135 S. Buesching                                 Day 1, 2, 3   October 21st, 28th and November 4th, 2023
Lake Zurich, IL  60047
 Role Orientation for Leader Catechist, Activity Catechist or Parish Chairpersons
 Offered over two consecutive Saturdays.    
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SPRED CENTER                                   Saturday -  October 14th and 21st, 2023 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm
2956 S. Lowe, Chicago, IL 60616            Saturday -  March 9th and 16th, 2024 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm
Call 312-842-1039
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St. Francis de Sales                                         
SPRED Satellite                                        Saturday - November 11th and18th, 2023  10am to 3pm  
135 S. Buesching 
Lake Zurich, IL  60047
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