Family-Based Religious Education
An intergeneration process which encourages partnership between parish and home, Family-Based Religious Education is centered in the Sunday readings or lectionary.  Using these readings, adults, youth, and children come to better understand the doctrines, traditions, and rituals of our Church.  This program builds community - every one, from young children through grandparents, is invited!  Connecting faith and life, parents are provided with information for themselves and for on-going faith discussions at home. Participation in the Sunday celebration and the life of the parish is a focus.
Contact:    Maris Barrett  or  Maggie Grady    635-0625, ext. 25 or 28

 

Pray & Play
A Sunday morning scripture-based program designed for three and four year olds takes place in the Parish Center during the 9:00AM Sunday Mass. This program is conducted by a staff of volunteers from the parish.
Contact:   Maggie Grady   635-0625, ext. 28

 

Tots & Us
Once a month on Fridays, in the Parish Center from 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM, parents and/or caregivers gather for lectionary-based scripture sharing. Optional childcare is provided in an adjoining room for those participating.
Contact:   Maris Barrett  635-0625, ext. 25

 

Mom's Networking
This is a non-structured weekly play group for moms and/or nannies and their children. The ministry is designed to promote networking between moms for arranging play groups, childcare needs, etc.  Gatherings take place Friday mornings from 9:15AM to 10:45AM every week in the Parish Center except for the week when the Moms & Tots group (above) is meeting.
Contact:   Maris Barrett   635-0625, ext. 25

 

Sunday Morning Childcare
Childcare for all ages is available in the Parish Center during the 9:00 and 10:30 AM Sunday masses. Toys and activities are provided as well as a light snack. This ministry is staffed with volunteers from the parish and is scheduled every Sunday throughout the year.
Contact:   Peggy Gentile   635-1203

 

Vacation Bible Camp
An annual week-long camp is offered during July to children entering pre-K through 4th grade.  It is designed to enhance the children's knowledge of bible stories and to teach Christian lessons and values.  The camp takes place in the Parish facilities.
Contact:   Maggie Grady   635-3556

 

Adoption Support Group
A group for couples or single parents who are interested in/actively pursuing or who have adopted infants or children. Meetings (without children) take place at members' homes on a rotating basis during the evening on the second Wednesday of every month.
Contact:   Joanne Schwarze   635-0820    or    Michelle Tubbs   635-1796

 

Elizabeth Ministry 
This ministry provides support by, with, and for those men and women who have suffered the loss of a child through infant death or miscarriage.
Contact:   Maris Barrett   635-0625, ext. 25

 

Parents of Children with Special Needs 
A new ministry, this offers an opportunity for parents of children with special needs to provide support by, with, and for one another.
Contact:   Maris Barrett   635-0625, ext. 25