Please review the following descriptions before selecting the REACH – Special Needs options below for your child(ren).
Persons Grade K-8 with Disabilities/ Special Needs
REACH Faith Formation Program
REACH is offered to individuals with special needs who are in grades K-8. The program follows the Loyola Press Finding God Adaptive Curriculum and meets September through April, two Sundays a month from 8:30-9:45AM, with additional opportunities throughout the year to gather and socialize. Students are grouped based on age and/or ability. Our catechists are trained and range in experience with accompanying individuals with special needs through Special Education, Social Work, parenting a child with a disability and more! REACH Formation meets twice a month on Sunday mornings.
Find more information at: REACH – Special Needs
Persons Ages 7 and older with Disabilities/ Special Needs
REACH Sacramental Preparation Program
REACH Sacramental Preparation is for individuals with special needs ages 7 and older. We provide sacramental preparation for Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation using the Adaptive Sacramental Prep Kits by Loyola Press. Scheduling is flexible and based on the needs of those in the REACH program. When possible, a small group of students is formed for sacramental preparation, with the goal that they may journey together toward receiving their sacraments. However, under certain circumstances, 1:1 formation is also available.
Find more information at: REACH – Special Needs
Faith Buddies
REACH “Faith Buddies” Program
“Faith Buddies” connects children with disABILITIES with a peer in our parish! Faith Buddies is offered for individuals with disABILITIES ages 5 and older. Each individual is paired with a peer from our parish community. Together they meet one Sunday each month Spring (May, June) and Fall (September, October) at the 10am Mass, followed by a social gathering in our Parish Life Center. After the Mass, each social gathering will last approximately one hour. Individuals with disABILITIES and their peers will be accompanied by a trained adult supervisor. Parents are welcome to stay on-site for coffee and fellowship with other parents. Registration is required so we may plan to welcome you!
Find more information at: REACH Faith Buddies
The Buddy Social
REACH “The Buddy Social” Program
Peers (age 18+) gather together in friendship with young adults with disabilities. Together they meet one Friday evening a month to spend time in fun and relaxed settings – such as bowling, going out to eat, or participating in other community activities.
Find more information at: REACH The Buddy Social