Welcome to our Photo Gallery
We are blessed to be starting our 5th year together in our small faith communities at St Thomas!
Our SPRED Friend Nathan has put together some wonderful videos of our SPRED Sessions.
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Please enjoy the following slide shows showing our groups from the past 5 years:
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All of Our Wonderful Volunteers & Supporters!
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Working to prepare our hearts and minds to hear The Word of God
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Developing a sense of the Sacred in our Silent Circle and Celebration Room
Enjoying fellowship at our Agape and together at Mass
Our SPRED Friends out in the Community
How you can help prepare your loved one for attending a SPRED session:
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Be Open to CommunicationThe Catechist partnered with your loved one may contact you to learn of an experience that their SPRED Friend has had, that ties in with the session. This is especially important for those who have difficulty in expressing themselves or are unable to speak.
The lived experiences that we share help us all become aware of God's presence in our lives. Click here to see a Video
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Encourage regular SPRED attendance
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Bring your loved one to church and sacrament as often as can be tolerated.
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This builds familiarity with the rites and symbols and deepens the understanding of the mystery. SPRED Family Masses are available to respect and enhance the experience for a person with special needs. They are offered throughout the year and and at various locations in the Chicagoland area.
Follow the link below to view the SPRED Calendar for a list of upcoming SPRED Family Masses: |
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