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Special Needs Program: SPRED Centers

Catholic Diocese of Arlington

SPRED (Special Religious Development) is a program in which persons who are developmentally disabled come together with a spiritual friend/catechist to share a one-on-one relationship and form with others a small faith community. SPRED fosters and nourishes spiritual and personal growth by helping those with developmental disabilities discover God’s action and presence in their lives. SPRED gives developmentally disabled parishioners an opportunity for celebration and worship and prepares them for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist) and Penance. SPRED serves age groups from children to adults (6-10 years old, 11-16 years old, 17-21 years old, and 22 years and older).

SPRED Directors

Nadine Hallums
Director
SPRED Center
7600 Old Keene Mill Road
Springfield , VA 22152-2022
Telephone: 703-569-2428

Joanna Yohe
Assistant Director
SPRED Center
7600 Old Keene Mill Road
Springfield , VA 22152-2022
Telephone: 703-569-2428

The SPRED Directors invite you to keep up with news and events through the newsletter, "SPRED the Word."

To read current newsletter, click here

Updated newsletter coming soon***

 

Directory of SPRED Locations

Parish Location Age Group
Saint Luke McLean, VA 22+ years old
Holy Spirit Annandale, VA 22+ years old
Holy Family Dale City, VA 11 - 16 years old and 17 -21 years old
Saint Ann Arlington, Va 22+ years old
Saint Mary of Sorrows Fairfax, VA 22+ years old