Seeds Ministry

Sacrament Prep for Students & Adults with Special Needs

Blossoming from the Seeds of Faith

Seeds Ministry provides support and catechesis for students and adults with special needs who have not yet received the Catholic sacraments. The Seeds of Faith have been planted and nurtured by their caregivers but may need extra help to blossom in full communion within their parish communities. Seeds Ministry aims to meet the needs of these special individuals by partnering with parish staff to bring their sacraments to completion.

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Sacrament Prep for Everyone

Director Janet Sobczyk approaches sacrament preparation with the heart of a parent and an educator. She is the mother of five, and her youngest has Down syndrome. As a Certified Catholic Religion Teacher holding a Bachelor of Science in K-12 Special Education, Janet has made a meaningful impact as a substitute teacher, media/library teacher, religion teacher, and campus minister at Madonna before founding the Seeds ministry. Janet recently shared how her daughter Monica, a person with special needs, was able to receive the sacraments on EquipCast.

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"With Grayson’s struggles with speech, we weren’t sure how he could successfully prepare for his Holy Communion and Reconciliation. With Janet’s instruction and faith in his abilities, we were able to make this possible with our parish priest. What a gift it has been for Grayson and our family."

— Lisa Daub, Mother

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