The diocesan SPRED office helps to awaken a desire in parishioners to reach out and welcome persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities into the life of the parish. Training and support are provided to parish SPRED leaders and catechists. Age-appropriate curriculum and catechetical training are provided to prepare persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the reception of The Sacraments of Initiation and Reconciliation in their parish.

Catechesis prepares us for liturgy and liturgy provides the experience of the core Mystery from which catechesis flows. SPRED catechesis leads to inclusion in the local Church experience of worship and provides opportunities for persons with disabilities to share and witness faith among parish members. SPRED facilitates the inclusion of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities of all ages in our parishes not only as a sacramental program but also as a lifelong experience of Faith Development.