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spred ministry
SPRED assists parishes in the Diocese of Oakland reach out and integrate children, teens, and adults with special needs into the parish family. Volunteer catechists play a vital role in assisting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, severe cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy so they may grow spiritually among friends, receive ongoing faith formation and participate in the liturgical and community life of the Church.
"Out of the Shadows Making room in your parish for people with disabilities" -KEVIN CLARKE
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"To integrate people with developmental disabilities into the faith and life of the Church."
Support SPRED Directly
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Spred brochures
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spred events, trainings, & news
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Tuesday, May 20, 7:00 PM
Join us for the SPRED 2024-2025 End of the Year Liturgy! SPRED Catechists, Friends and their families and supporters of SPRED are welcomed to celebrate a special Mass. Potluck dinner to follow. All are welcome.Read More -
Saturday, May 31, 5:00 PM
Mark your calendar for 2025 SPRED the Word – a fundraiser dinner/dance benefiting the Special Religious Education Dept. Registration and tickets on sale in April. More information coming soon!Read More
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Saturday, June 21, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Basic SPRED Training course. All catechists must attend Helper Catechist training at least once. RSVP by June 13, 2025. Space is limited. Please plan on attending the whole training. Those that arrive 30 minutes late or leave 30 minutes early will have to retake the training in its entirety.Read More
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info about ongoing trainings
Helper Catechist Training, a one-day training course required for all SPRED Catechists:
- Standards and expectations for serving in SPRED ministry
- Importance of preparation phase within a small community of faith
- Meaning & purpose of Agape
Intro. to SPRED (2-1), a two-day training course taken on consecutive Saturdays required for Leader Catechists, Activity Catechists, and Parish Chairpersons:
Part A
- Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons with Disabilities
- History of SPRED Chicago/Oakland & specialized catechetics
- Method Vivre & meeting in a small community of faith
Part B
- Roles & Standards of SPRED
- Total Community of catechists & Friends
- Meaning of Faith and Revelation in specialized catechetics
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connect with us
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Contact our office
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Michelle Martinez-Kiltyspredinfooakdiocese.orgCoordinator, SPRED
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Jean Evansjevansoakdiocese.orgOffice Manager, Faith Formation & Evangelization
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locations & hotline
SPRED Diocese of Oakland is located at:
2121 Harrison St.
Oakland, California 94612SPRED Model & Training Center is located at:
3705 Dorisa Avenue
Oakland, California 94605Directions to the SPRED Model Center and trainings at St. Paschal Baylon Church (Hall)
Message Hotline: 510-635-7252
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support us with a spred gear purchase
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Purchasing SPRED branded apparel supports our Ministry.
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