SPRED CORE TEAM TRAINING 2024
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. ​   
For more information and to register by email to: [email protected] or call the SPRED Office at 312-842-1039                                                
SPRED Orientation is the foundation of SPRED and is offered over three consecutive Saturdays.            
SPRED CENTER:   training - core team | spred-chicago
Next session dates SPRING 2025.  Click the link above.  
Saturdays - 10am to 3pm ​
Vicariate 1Training Dates 
Next session dates Fall of 2025   
Saturdays, 10am to 3pm                        

Role Orientation for Leader Catechist, Activity Catechist or Parish Chairpersons
Offered over two consecutive Saturdays.    
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