Congratulations! God has blessed your family with new life!  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
FALL 2019

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, October 2nd - November 27th

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, October 2nd - November 27th

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
Tuesdays - 10:00 - 10:45 am, October 1st  - November 26th

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, 10:00 – 11:00 am, September 30th - November 25th 

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
Mondays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Sept. 30th – Nov. 25th

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.

A Place for Grace
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Oct 1st – Nov. 26th   

We all want our children to let their light shine in the world through acts of kindness, compassion, and love.  Through Bible stories, picture books, music & engaging activities we’ll learn many grace-filled words and what they mean in our lives.  This is an opportunity for children to learn about their faith and how it can help them to shine God’s light in the world.
This program is for children 4½ - 5½ years old.

Children of God
Eucharistic Adoration for children & parents
First Friday of the month, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, Sept. 6th, Oct. 4th & Nov. 1st

"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these". In our noisy world, bringing children to Jesus to spend quiet time in His Holy Presence in Eucharistic Adoration enables them to discover the silent, loving presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. When children become friends with Jesus by spending time with Him, they become living signs of faith in Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist.  We’ll pray, sing and adore with the children for 30 minutes drawing closer to Jesus Christ, then younger children will be supervised while parents finish the Adoration hour. 
This program is offered at St. John the Evangelist Church in Pawling.