R.E.A.C.H. Ministry

Religious Education Apostolate for Catholics with Special Needs

People with disabilities are welcomed to the spiritual and social life of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish.  As a parish community we strive to meet the catechetical and sacramental needs of each person.  Whenever possible, children with disabilities are included in the regular Religious Education programs.  Children and adults with special needs, whether it be physical, mental or emotional, will find the R.E.A.C.H. program is structured to meet the needs of each individual.  Participants receive learning that is tailor made for them and an experience of liturgy and community building.  As a small faith community, we follow the Liturgical Year, celebrate the lives of the Saints, and the lives of each other.  Preparation for and celebration of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation is also available to each person as they are ready for those Sacraments. 

Participants’ ages for the Saturday morning program range from age 6-18.  Currently the program lacks adequate volunteers, and so it is necessary for a parent or other trusted guardian to attend with each participant.  We are hopeful that many more volunteers will come forward in the future so that guardians will be free to make the decision to stay and attend the classes with their children or drop them off and pick them up when class ends.

We meet on Saturday mornings from September through March on the same schedule as the Saturday Children’s’ Ministry Schedule.  See the RE calendar.

Sessions meet in the lower level of Ministry Center, Room L24 from 9:00AM – 10:15AM

The Adult REACH program meets on alternate Wednesday evenings in room L15.  (At this time the adult R.E.A.C.H. program has been suspended pending the return of their catechist.  Please continue to pray for her health and healing.)

The Knights of Columbus financially supports this program as part of their dedicated work on behalf of those with special needs.

To register or volunteer for this rewarding ministry, contact either Deacon Ron or Shawn.

Call, too, if you have any questions; we’d be happy to hear from you.

 

Director of Religious Education Deacon Ron Brown Office: 630-718-2153 rbrown@sspeterandpaul.net

REACH Program Facilitator Shawn Denning-Ross Cell: 630-881-7605 shawn@chicagolandham.com

 

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