SPRED

SPRED FALL SCHEDULE - ST. CHRISTINA 22 YEARS & OLDER

• Monday, September 14 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists

• Monday, September 28 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists and Friends

• Monday, October 5 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists

• Monday, October 12 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists and Friends

• Monday, October 26 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists

• Monday, November 2, 2026 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists and Friends

• Saturday, November 7:  SPRED Family Mass at St. Christina @ 4 p.m.

• Monday, November 16 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists

• Monday, November 30 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists and Friends

• Monday, December 7 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists



• Monday, December 14 @ 6 p.m. for Catechists and Friends

SPRED FAMILY MASS

The St. Christina SPRED Program is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our first SPRED Family Mass on Saturday, November 7, at the 4 p.m. Mass.

 

SPRED (Special Religious Development) is a parish-based ministry that brings together Catechists and Friends with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Within SPRED, we strive to form small communities where Catechists and Friends grow together in faith, as we deepen our awareness of God’s presence in our everyday lives. As part of the mission of SPRED, we then try to cultivate a sense of belonging within our local parish communities and our universal Catholic Church.

A SPRED Family Mass differs from our traditional Mass in a few ways. Because we are not all able to communicate through verbal speech, the SPRED Mass will have volunteers enacting the readings. There are two readings in a SPRED Mass. During the responsorial psalm, a small group of Friends and Family will lead the congregation in gesturing as we all sing together. The Homily in a SPRED Mass is only a few sentences, bringing together the core message of readings. This message will be repeated several times. After the Prayers of the Faithful, the Altar will be set with linens, candles, and flowers, followed by the presentation of the Gifts. At the end of Mass, all of the congregation will be invited to share in Agape (the sharing of light refreshments and friendship) in the back of Church.

The SPRED program serves four age groups: 6-10 year-olds, 11-16 year-olds, 17-21 year-olds, and adults 22 and older. There is a great need to expand our ministry here at St. Christina and in our surrounding parishes. There is no special requirement to become a Catechist. Training is provided by the SPRED program. All you need is a desire to grow in faith, and to befriend another of God’s Children.

If you would like to volunteer for SPRED, or if you know of a person with intellectual or developmental disabilities who would benefit from SPRED, please contact the SPRED office.

SPRED

3525 S. Lake Park Ave.

Chicago, IL 60653

312-842-1039

SPRED@archchicago.org

 

We hope to see you all on November 7^th at 4 p.m. for a beautiful celebration of the Mass.