Religious Education for People with Disabilities of Watertown NY

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Religious Education for People with Disabilities of Watertown NY

Jessica Hanlin is presently the coordinator for the city-wide Religious Education program for People with Disabilities.

Jesus desired his Father’s love be known and experienced by ALL.The Religious Education Program for People with Disabilities provides spiritual enrichment and opportunities for social growth, which nurture our participants steadfast faith in God. The program provides spiritual development for children and adults of all ages. All are welcome to join the weekly sessions! Interfaith

� Sharing of Scr

ipture

� Shared Prayer/Christian Music

� Faith Sharing

� Special Seasonal Prayer Services

Friends of Jesus

� Instruction of Catholic teachings, doctrine, traditions, and lives of the saints

� Shared Prayer/ Catholic Hymns and Christian Music

� Regular reception of the Sacraments

� Participation in Liturgy and Prayer Services

Outreach Program

Visits made to those unable to attend on-site sessions. Teachers travel to individual homes, nursing homes, and ARC residences. Bi-weekly sessions include sharing of scripture, prayer, and music. Throughout the year several social events are held for all program participants. These events provide an opportunity for social interaction, building of friendships, and celebration of special holidays together. Registration
Call or email Jessica if you are interested in enrolling a child or adult with
disabilities into the program. Everyone is welcome and we will do our best to provide for
the special needs of every person in the program. Phone: Office 782-0030 email: [email protected]

06/13/2026

WOW! What an incredible day! 🎉

Thanks to the amazing support of our community, our car wash was a huge success, raising over $1,400 for our program!

We want to extend a very special thank you to the IHC Rotary Club and Madame Minter-Powell for their hard work, generosity, and partnership. The IHC students worked tirelessly alongside us and truly made this event possible. We are so grateful for everything they did.

Thank you as well to everyone who came out, got their cars washed, donated, and supported our participants. Your generosity means so much and will make a real difference.

The IHC Rotary Club is continuing their efforts this afternoon, raising funds for their sister school in Tanzania until 4pm today. If you haven’t had a chance to stop by and support them, please consider doing so!

Thank you again to everyone who helped make today such a wonderful success! ❤️🚗🧽

05/20/2026

Our end-of-the-year trip to Zoo New York on May 16 was a wonderful day! We had 42 people attend, and it was such a fun way to celebrate the end of another great year together.

A big thank you to our teachers for all of their help and support, and to the amazing staff at Zoo New York for making the experience so welcoming and inclusive for all of our participants. Their kindness and enthusiasm truly made the day extra special. We are so grateful for such a fun and memorable trip!

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, shared, donated, and prayed for us. We are so grateful for the love and generosity shown today. God continues to bless this mission through the kindness of so many wonderful people. ❤️🙏

05/11/2026

On May 9th, our Friends of Jesus class gathered together to celebrate the beautiful tradition of May Crowning.

The tradition of dedicating May to Mary dates back to the medieval period, when May marked the end of winter and the beginning of a new season filled with life, growth, and beauty. It is a month that reminds us of new beginnings and invites us to grow closer to God through gratitude, prayer, and devotion to Mary.

Each year, our participants look forward to this special celebration. From crowning Mary with flowers to joining together in prayer and song, May Crowning has become a meaningful tradition that brings our Friends of Jesus community together in faith and love. It is always a beautiful reminder of Mary’s gentle care for all of us and the joy that comes from honoring her together.

05/01/2026

What an AMAZING time we had at the variety show! 🌟💛
We were blown away by all the talent, energy, and pure joy—it truly made our day! We feel so lucky and grateful to have been invited to be part of such a special event. Thank you for sharing your gifts and making us smile from start to finish! 🎤✨

04/26/2026

On April 25th, we held our annual retreat, which was graciously hosted by First Presbyterian Church. We were honored to have Pastor Andrew Long as our inspiring keynote speaker, who shared a beautiful message on our theme, “Finding Joy in the Journey.”

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch and meaningful workshops, including a craft led by Alice Busler, music by Sarah Monnat, and prayer by Sister Jackie Sellappan. It was a day filled with fellowship, fun, and learning.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to First Presbyterian Church of Watertown, N.Y. and Pastor Andrew Long for their generous hospitality. We would also like to express our deepest gratitude to our dedicated teachers, committee, and board for their continued support throughout the year; their commitment makes everything we do possible.

It has truly been a wonderful year!

04/07/2026

On March 28th, we had a Teaching Mass with our Friends of Jesus class, and it was such a special and meaningful experience.

We were so blessed to have Father Frank Natale and Maura Kilbride from Our Lady of the Sacred Heart join us. We learned about the parts of the Mass, and Maura shared a beautiful lesson on Holy Week that helped prepare our hearts for Easter.

A huge thank you to them both for all they did—we are so grateful! It was a wonderful day filled with faith, learning, and joy.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

02/16/2026

We started the second half of our program year with a joyful celebration. At all three of our on-site classes, we held special birthday celebrations — a wonderful opportunity to honor everyone's special day together. The day was filled with prayer, uplifting music, creative crafts, and fun games.

Our prayer service theme this year was “Seeing Ourselves Through God's Eyes," reminding us to embrace our true worth and identity in His love.

Address

1 Sterling Place
Watertown, NY
13601

Telephone

+13157820030

Website

http://specreled.org/

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