St. Matthew > Faith Formation > Special Needs Faith Formation

Our Catholic Friends faith formation programs are offered with the desire to bring all of God’s children to an encounter with Jesus. Participants are divided into age appropriate groups and paired with a Faith Friend to help guide them through the session’s activities. To inquire about your loved one becoming a participant, please contact Stephanie.

I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! Psalm 139:14

SPARK (Special Adaptive Religion for Kids) is for children with special needs in first to fifth grade. This program utilizes Loyola Press: Finding God Adaptive curriculum. This group meets three times per month from October to April.

SPRED (Special Religious Development) is for individuals in middle school, high school or older. This group meets twice per month from October to April.


2024-2025 Registration

SPARK: ElementarySPRED: MS/HS/Adult
Sunday 9:30 to 10:30 amSunday 9:30 to 10:30 am
Oct. 13, 20 and 27
Nov. 10, 17 and 24
Dec. 15 and 22
Jan. 12, 19 and 26
Feb. 9, 16 and 23
Mar. 9, 16 and 23
Apr. 13
Oct. 13 and 27
Nov. 10 and 24
Dec. 15
Jan. 12 and 26
Feb. 9 and 23
Mar. 9 and 23
Apr. 13
A link for registration will be posted here on July 12, and will go live on Sunday, July 14 at 4 pm.