SPRED CORE TEAM TRAINING
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.                                                                                             
2-1 Training is the foundation of SPRED and is offered over three consecutive Saturdays at two locations.            
ARCHDIOCESAN SPRED CENTER
2956 S. Lowe, Chicago, IL 60616
Register at 312-842-1039
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Saturday -  October 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2021
                    from 1:00 to 6:00 pm (refreshment provided)
Saturday -  February 12th, 19th and 26th, 2022 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm                              (refreshment provided)
St. Francis de Sales 
SPRED Satellite
135 S. Buesching, 
Lake Zurich, IL  60047
Returning in 2022
 3-1 Training is offered over two consecutive Saturdays and is specific to the role of:  Leader Catechist, Activity Catechist or Parish Chairperson.   
  • Sessions are offered only at the Archdiocesan SPRED Center.   
  • Training at the SPRED Center is provided in English and Spanish. 
ARCHDIOCESAN SPRED CENTER
2956 S. Lowe, Chicago, IL 60616
Call 312-842-1039

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Saturday - November 13th and 20th, 2021 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm
                   (refreshment provided)
Saturday -  March 12th and 19th, 2022 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm
                    (refreshment provided)
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