Congratulations! God has blessed your family with children!  Since God's design for your child is perfect, our programs are planned with your child's development in mind.  Whether it's supporting language and muscle development in infants or helping your toddler learn to share & follow directions, the programs seek to meet children at their developmental level and inspire growth while we play, sing & enjoy one another!

 If you are new to our programs, please click here to complete the online registration information and submit it electronically to our program coordinator, Ms. Karen.

Our Parish Family Connection Programs
Winter 2020

All programs take place in the Father Moriarity Center unless otherwise specified.
For more information about these programs or to register your child please email
Ms. Karen at sjfamilyministry@gmail.com 
or call the Parish Office at 855-5488

Joyful Beginnings
Wednesdays, 10:00  – 10:45 am, January 15th - March 18th

A lot of growth takes place during the first few months of life. Your child is spending time learning about the world around him and you are central to that learning. This program is specially designed for pre-crawling infants and includes nursery rhymes, lap rhymes, music, books and lots of hugs and love!  The program includes fun ways to incorporate tummy time, visual tracking & vestibular activities. Parents are encouraged to get to know one another and provide support for each other by discussing parenting issues.
This program is for pre-crawling infants, birth – 10 months & their caregivers.
 

Roots & Wings
Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:45 am, January 15th - March 18th

Parents & infants on the move will enjoy singing and playing together as they build strong language skills and loving bonds. The program includes nursery rhymes, lap rhymes, music, books and lots of hugs and love!  The program will end with a special development time to encourage gross motor and social skills. 
This program is for crawlers & walkers 8 – 18 months & their caregivers.

Two Together
Mondays, 10:00 - 10:45 am, January 13th - March 16th 

Find joy in raising a terrific two as we sing and play our way to building strong skills in language, motor, and early learning. This program focuses on cooperation, following simple directions and sharing…all challenging behaviors for this active age group.  The program includes nursery rhymes, lap rhymes, music, rhythm instruments, books and lots of love!   The program ends with a development time that focuses on motor & social skills.
This program is for children 18 – 30 months & a caregiver. 

Divine Duos
Mondays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, January 13th - March 16th 

Parents and children will enjoy a time to sing and play together as they celebrate their child’s growing sense of self. The program encourages independence, sharing, and cooperation as we build strong language, thinking, motor, decision making, and social skills. The program includes rhymes, books, activities, and music. This program ends with a development time that focuses on fine motor, thinking & social skills.
This program is for children 2½ - 3½ years old & a caregiver. 

Rooted in Love
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, January 14th - March 17th

God created a beautiful world for us to live in & enjoy alongside a multitude of creatures.  He also gave us marvelous seasons, climates & landforms.  We’ll explore some of the many wonders of creation using stories, music, movement & thinking activities.  These activities will help children reflect on ways to take care of all we have been given and understand how we can make the world around us a better place through love & caring for all of God’s creation. This program is for children 3 ½ - 4 ½ years old.

Parent to Parent
Tuesdays, 10:00  - 11:00 am, January 14th - March 17th 

Join us for this special time for both adults & children.  Children will enjoy socializing & playtime while parents & grandparents participate in group discussions on spiritual, emotional, social, developmental and discipline topics related to raising young children in today’s world. Please bring a toy or activity for the children to share during their time together. This program is open to children of all ages.