SPRED is a Parish based group that gathers together to form a community of friendship and faith with other Parishioners who have special needs.

SPRED Special Religious Education

Group Aims – To Share the Faith

                         To Share Friendship

                         To Share the Word of God

Membership Criteria – Friends (formally known as friends with learning difficulties) must be approximately 10 Years Old to join the Group.

Dates/Venues of Meetings – Volunteer preparation takes place on the 1^st & 3^rd Wednesday of each month. Total Community session takes place on the 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday of each month. Meetings held in Drumcree Community Centre (Ashgrove Road, Portadown)

Structure of Meetings – The group gathers to form a community of Friendship and faith with other parishioners who have special needs. The group meets fortnightly to share in fun activities and listen to the Word of God around a particular theme. The use of a symbol is central to the method. Meetings conclude with a friendship meal together. In the intervening weeks, volunteers meet to prepare the following week's session.

Links – www.spred.org  (WorldWide)

              www.spred.ie (Ireland)

Contact - Francis Hagan: 028 3839 2568