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SPECIAL PEOPLE IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION
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Our St. Matthew S.P.I.C.E.
program recognizes that each of our parish children is
a unique individual with different learning needs. The
program provides financial support to the school and
parish school of religion, in order to assist them in
educating students with special needs.
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| Activities: |
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Working together with the
support of the S.P.I.C.E. program, the parish community,
pastor, administration, teachers and parents help to
provide understanding, information, creativity, and willingness
to address special education needs. The program raises
funds to support the inclusion of children with special
needs in our school and parish; assists teachers and
staff in their commitment to keep students with special
needs in our classrooms; provides the support to embrace
diversity in our school and parish.
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| Background: |
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In 2002, then Bishop Griffin
challenged parishes to open their arms to include all
children in all aspects of parish life. In response
to this challenge parishes like St. Catharine, St. Cecilia,
and St. Mary’s have developed S.P.I.C.E. programs
to meet students’ special needs. Our parish is
an extension of the family, the basic unit of the Catholic
Church. Just as parents try to do all they can for all
of their children, so does St. Matthew for all its members.
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| Responsibilities: |
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This ministry is responsible
for: Recruitment of committee members and volunteer participants;
performing the duties as required; and maintaining procedural
documentation relating to this ministry. |
| Commitment: |
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The length of commitment
varies for individuals, according to their ability and
requirements of ministry activities.
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