Family Ministry
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The Mission of our Family Ministry is to provide a place for parents of young children to find solidarity and support in their vocation, enjoy
fellowship and strengthen their own spirituality in a family-friendly environment.We aim to remove as many obstacles as possible for parents of young children, who may otherwise find it difficult to “plug in” to parish life, to spend time enriching their own faith. While our events are catered to parents of young children, we explicitly welcome all families and caregivers who feel like they would benefit from making spiritual connections and participating in family life together. Come as you are, and let’s walk together through the highs and lows of our vocation!
March & April Events:
Sunday Faith-Sharing Meeting
Topic: "Raising Saints and Incorporating Faith into Our Daily Lives and the Lives of Our Children"
Sunday, April 2, 2023, 11-12 PM, church basement
Please RSVP to ensure adequate childcare volunteers and activity materials.
Easter Octave Spring Scavenger Hunt at Powder Valley Nature Center
Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 12 pm onward, 11715 Cragwold Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122
This month we are meeting up for a paved, stroller-friendly hike, with a spring scavenger hunt.
Afterwards we'll head inside for kids to explore the Nature Center.
Meet in the parking lot at 12:00 pm, then we'll head towards the Hickory Ridge Trailhead together.
Family Adoration Hours
Wednesday, March 22, 6-7 pm, and Wednesday April 26, 6-7 pm
Stop in for any amount of time to pray before the Blessed Sacrament together as a family.
Don't worry about fussy babies, or wiggly toddlers, Jesus understands!
2023 Events Calendar:
3/22 Family Adoration Hour
4/2 Sunday Meeting: **New Topic** Raising Saints and Incorporating Faith into Our Daily Lives and the Lives of our Children
4/22 **Date Change from 4/23** Social Event: Easter Octave Scavenger Hunt at Powder Valley
4/26 Family Adoration Hour
5/21 Sunday Meeting: Saints Who Raised Children
5/24 Family Adoration Hour
5/28 Social Event: Summer Kick-Off BBQ
6/11 Sunday Meeting: What are the duties of parenting? What the Catechism Teaches
6/28 Family Adoration Hour
7/9 Sunday Meeting: Foundations Video Series Part 4
7/26 Family Adoration Hour
8/13 Sunday Meeting: Learning the Bible and Teaching It to Our Children
8/23 Family Adoration Hour
9/10 Sunday Meeting: A Conversation about the Benefits of Both Homeschooling and Traditional Schooling
9/27 Family Adoration Hour
10/8 Sunday Meeting: Decluttering Our Lives, Living on Less, and Teaching Children to Live Simply
10/25 Family Adoration Hour
11/12 Sunday Meeting: Parenting Lessons from the Bible
11/22 Family Adoration Hour
12/10 Sunday Meeting: A Conversation about the Joys and Struggles of Being a Working Parent or Stay at Home Parent
12/27 Family Adoration HourWe will be adding more events throughout the year!We advertise all our events, with date, timing, and location details, in the parish bulletin, and on the parish website. We also send emails twice each month with event reminders and resources. Email maryckrispin@gmail.com to be added to the list.What are the different events that Family Ministry hosts each month?
- Sunday Faith-Sharing Meeting, with childcare provided, where adults can discuss elements of the faith, especially as it pertains to family life, and raising faithful children. These discussions are led by fellow parents, with content and time to share.When: On the second Sunday of each month, following the 10 am Mass, from 11-12 pm, in the church basement
- Social Events, to vary each month, including fun seasonal activities, from park picnics, to potlucks, and meetups at favorite local family spots.
- Family-Friendly Adoration Hour, where you are invited to bring your whole family to pray in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Receive abundant graces from Jesus, no matter how much the babies fuss, or the toddlers wiggle.
For more information, or to share your ideas with us, please contact:
Mary Krispin - Main Parish Contact, Communications, and Childcare Volunteer Coordinator, maryckrispin@gmail.com
Tim Lucchesi - Content Curator for Sunday Faith Sharing Meetings, timlucchesi@gmail.com
Julia Haack - Social Events Coordinator, and Children's Activity Planner for Sunday Meetings, juliarhaack@gmail.com
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