Welcome to our new directory for parishes that currently have options for SPRED (Special Religious Education), as well as any other special needs programming, in the Diocese of Rockford.
This list is updated as programs change.
If any information on this page appears incorrect, please contact Sara Danielson at sdanielson@rockforddiocese.org, or 815-399-4300
Location
Description of Program
Contact Information
555 Colman Center Drive
Rockford, IL 61125
180 S. Russell Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
Ages: Primarily 11 to 16, have flexibility to accommodate older students
Language: English
Sacramental Prep?: Yes–Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
dmyles1141@comcast.net
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Church
800 S. McHenry Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Ministry: RE Program for People with Special Needs
Ages: K to 18
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
Karen Stinson (CRE)
boscoyouthed@elizabethannseton.org
815-459-3033
Website
St. Thomas the Apostle
Catholic Church
451 W. Terra Cotta Ave.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Ministry: SPRED
Ages: 17 to 21 (English); 22+ (English); 11-16 (Spanish)
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
English Group – Beth Montanaro
bethmontanaro@yahoo.com
815-715-6035
Hispanic Group – Maria Segura
marseg500@gmail.com
847-515-7844
St. Joseph Catholic Church
33 N. Geneva St.
Elgin, IL 60120
Ministry: Sacramental Preparation for children with disabilities
Ages: 2nd to 12th Grade (bilingual available)
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Eucharist and Confirmation
St. Thomas More Catholic Church
215 Thomas More Dr.
Elgin, IL 60123
Ministry: SPRED
Ages: 11 to 17
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Eucharist and Confirmation
Betty Rauch
rauch1894@sbcglobal.net
Website
St. Mary Catholic Church
10307 Dundee Rd.
Huntley, IL 60142
Ministry: SPRED
Ages: 11 to 16
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Eucharist and Confirmation
847-669-3137
St. Rita Catholic Church
6254 Valley Knoll Dr.
Rockford, IL 61109
Ministry: SPRED
Ages: 21+
Sacramental Prep?: No
Mary Kinney
1950teapot@att.net
815-519-7066
Website
St. John Neumann Catholic Church
2900 E. Main St.
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Ministry: SPRED
Ages: 11 to 16
Sacramental Prep?: Yes — Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation
NOTE: St. John Neumann is offering at-home, family-based ministry to children with special needs during our 2020-2021 formation year.
Therese Stahl
tstahl@sjnstcharles.org
630-377-2797 ext. 113