SPRED (Special Religious Development) prepares persons with intellectual disabilities to fully belong in the liturgical life of the parish.  Persons with and without disabilities form a small faith community. Within the community, our friends are invited to experience an activity of their choice like clay, painting or other centering activity to prepare their hearts to develop a sense of the sacred.  

 

The word of God is shared, reflection on life experiences with the use of symbols and a simple meal is enjoyed with their mentor or helper catechist. 

 

Contact Christa Blomstrom at cblomstrom@olmc.org.

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If you would like to donate to our SPRED ministry, please go to our parish's Tithe.ly page and select SPRED (Special Religious Development) in the dropdown list, OR mail a check (with SPRED in the notation) to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 100 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA 23601.