Adult Spiritual Formation

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Provide quality, lifelong religious formation
 at all levels, through educational programs

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SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
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This is a catechesis program for handicapped young people (over 21), welcoming them to the Christian community. It is a visual, hands on experience for them in their Christian faith.

SPRED is a network of services designed to assist persons with developmental disabilities and/or learning problems to become integrated into parish assemblies of worship through the process of education in their faith. SPRED services are provided through the leadership of the Special Religious Education Agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago.

The St Julie center has a core team and helpers. The core team is made up of a parish representative, a leader, and an activity catechist. There is a helper/sponsor for each person with disabilities in the center. They are the "Special Friends".

Although the program at St. Julie's is designed for mentally handicapped adults, if you are in need of special religious education for a child, for whatever reason, please contact the SPRED Chairperson who will be able to direct you to a neighboring parish that offers the program you need.

Please call the Formation Office at 708 429-1044 for additional information..

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