This directory contains options for SPRED (Special Religious Education), as well as other special needs programming, in the Diocese of Rockford. Programs are organized by city.
This list is updated as programs change. If any information on this page appears incorrect, or if you have any new programs that you would like to add, please contact the Faith Formation Office at [email protected].
Location: St. Thomas the Apostle
Ministry: SPRED
Ages: 22+ (English); 22+ (English); 11-16 (Spanish)
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Contact: Beth Montanaro (English Group); [email protected], 815-715-6035
Maria Segura (Hispanic Group); [email protected], 847-515-7844
Website: https://www.saintthomascatholicchurch.org/spred.html
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Ministry: RE Program for People with Special Needs
Ages: K to 18; 22+ (English)
Sacramental Prep?: Yes – Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Contact: Karen Stinson (CRE), [email protected], 815-459-3033
Website: https://www.elizabethannseton.org/bosco-special-needs
Location: St. Thomas More
Ministry: SPRED
Age: 17-21 (English) 22+ (English)
Sacramental Prep?: Yes –Faith Formation, Reconciliation, and Eucharist
Contact: Steven Abbs (Catechist Leader), [email protected] Cell # 630-292-2789
Website: https://www.stthomasmorechurch.org/spred
Location: St. Joseph
Ministry: Sacramental Preparation for Children with Disabilities
Age: 2nd to 12th grade (bilingual available)
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Eucharist and Confirmation
Location: St. Mary
Ministry: SPRED
Ages: 17-21 (English)
Sacramental Prep?: Yes – Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Contact: Jennifer Slad | 847-809-1104 | [email protected]