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Helper Catechist Training

The purpose of training in SPRED is to provide volunteers a foundation in the method and a feeling of security as catechists enter into new relationships with their SPRED Friends with IDD. Training highlights the importance of environment, pacing, reverence, respect, hospitality, bonding, trust, commitment and openness to the journey. Helper Catechist Training is for the first time catechist or anyone needing a refresher by walking through a SPRED session with only the role of the helper catechist and their SPRED Friend in mind.


The workshop introduces the journey of a SPRED session by discussion and hands on activity.  The day is designed to leave participants strengthened in their understanding of the SPRED method, the SPRED standards and the role of the helper catechist in ensuring quality catechesis with our Friends with developmental disabilities.*


Training is currently available at the Chicago SPRED Center.  Please see the calendar for upcoming dates. Trainings in Milwaukee will be added as they become available.


Helper Catechists must also observe one SPRED session at a model SPRED site.  Observation is currently available in Chicago.  Please see their website for more information.


*Taken from Queen of Angels SPRED site.

Core Team Training

The SPRED Core Team consists of three catechists: Leader Catechist, Parish Chairperson, Activity Catechist. This Core Team takes on extra training to get a deeper understanding of the SPRED mentality and of their distinct leadership roles. Helper Catechists are also encouraged to take the trainings on the Introduction to Special Religious Education, if they wish.  


Training Required for SPRED Volunteers in Leadership Roles

2-1 Intro to Special Religious Education

2-1 Intro to Special Religious Education

2-1 Intro to Special Religious Education

 

Focus on Parish Core Teams:

Day 1

• Introductions

• History of SPRED’s development in Chicago

and its current context

• Development of pastoral catechesis

• Video: Session with persons with disabilities

• Symbolic catechesis - questions

Day 2

• Introductions

• Catechetical roles

• SPRED standards

• Foundation: Revelations and Personal Faith

Day 3

• Introductions

• Contract: adult community of catechists

• Foundation: Parish -a believing Church

  • • Preparation of community/environment

3-1 Role Orientation

2-1 Intro to Special Religious Education

2-1 Intro to Special Religious Education

 

Separate workshops for Parish

Chairpersons, Leader & Activity

Catechists:

Day 4 - Parish Chairpersons

• Standards I - IV

Day 5 - Parish Chairpersons

• Standards V - VII

Day 4 - Leader Catechists

• Participants’ concerns

• Method skills: adult preparation session

Day 5 - Leader Catechists

• Liturgical/sacramental preparation

• Method skills: total community session

Day 4 - Activity Catechists

• Goals of the preparation process

• Role of the activity catechist

• The environment - art media

• The silence activity

Day 5 - Activity Catechists

• Role of the activity catechist

• Sensorial and everyday life materials

• Agape/closure

Observation

2-1 Intro to Special Religious Education

Observation

 

• Two observations of SPRED

sessions at a model site.

SPRED Partners

6650 W. State St., Suite 198 Milwaukee, WI 53213

414-595-7921

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