At St. Maria Goretti Parish, we welcome all children into our religious education program. Our Adaptive PREP classroom is a place of love for the uniqueness of God's people. No matter your difference or struggle, your child has a home with us. The Adaptive PREP program began at SMG in the fall of 2016 after a year of preparatory work by then-Director of Religious Education, Meg Szewczak, PREP Administrative Assistant, Joann Prahler, and Adaptive PREP Catechist, Michele Haytko, with guidance and prayerful encouragement by then-Pastor, Fr. Brownhotz. For ten years, we have welcomed over thirty children through our program, now working with our current Coordinator of Religious Education, Robin McLaughlin and pastor, Fr. Chung. Our focus is on sharing God's love with our treasured families, celebrating the diversity of each of God's children, and embracing those with adaptive needs into the fullness of the Church through the sacraments and religious education. If you are the parent of a child who would benefit from a hands-on experience of Jesus, regardless of physical or neurological difference, please reach out. We would love to welcome you into our PREP family!
Remainder of curriculum for the 2025-2026 Adaptive PREP year
- Registration Information
- 2026-2027 Curriculum & Lesson Plans
- Adaptive Sacrament Information
- Parish & Archdiocesan Resources
- Saints for Special Needs
Contact us for more information!