Until groups are able to safely meet again, our family programming is being provided via LIVE streaming to your home. Our summer session will open gradually beginning on June 1st. If you are interested in joining us, even if you have participated in our programs before, please contact Ms. Karen at sjfamilyministry@gmail.com. 

If you have never participated in our programming, please complete the online family registration form and Ms. Karen will contact you about programming.

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.  Our programs inspire, encourage, and educate parents as they seek to nurture joyful, loving & confident children in the teachings of Jesus Christ, and in our Catholic faith. So, 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 where they are 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
Summer 2020

All programming is currently being provided via live streaming.
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 LIVE
Wednesdays, 11:30 am, June 10th - August 19th

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 LIVE
Tuesdays, 9:00 am, June 2nd - August 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 motor and social skills. This program has a new time and has been newly formatted to better meet the children's needs and engage them in an online environment. You are welcome to try it out before registering
This program is for crawlers & walkers 8 – 18 months & their caregivers.

Two Together LIVE
Mondays, 10:00 am, June 8th - August 17th 

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 has been newly formatted to better meet the children's needs and engage them in an online environment. You are welcome to try it out before registering
This program is for children 18 – 30 months & a caregiver. 

Divine Duos LIVE
Mondays, 11:00 am, June 1st - August 17th 

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 LIVE
Wednesdays, 10:00 am, June 10th - August 19th

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 - 5 ½ years old.
 

Parent-to-Parent LIVE
Thursdays, June 4 & 18th, 8:00 pm

Parenting is a tough job under normal circumstances, but for the past few months, the stress and strain of family life have made parenting even tougher.  You are not alone.  Many families are seeing unexpected behaviors from their children and are trying to cope with them alone. Others are experiencing normal child-rearing challenges, made more challenging by our isolation. This time is set aside to bring together parents so they can share their challenges and frustrations and hear how other families are dealing with very similar challenges. Our Lord Jesus is with us always & together with the Holy Spirit inspires us to love and support each other.  We've got a lot of parenting wisdom in our combined group, and many God-given gifts & talents...let's share & grow together!
 

Virtual Vacation Bible School

Thursdays, 10:00 am, July 16th - August 13th

Come join us and discover God's POWER in the Parables.  We'll be streaming a newly formatted weekly program that works in an online environment. Our V-VBS will include, praise music & movement, Bible readings, scriptural memory verses, and activity stations that will include Lego challenges, Minute activities, Bible science, and a very special "meet a saint" room...all designed to reinforce the day's Bible theme. This program is designed to be hands-on, active, engaging & fun.
This program is for children 5 - 10 years old.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
We will open our Atrium as soon as our health situation is stable.

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program is a beautiful, hands-on way of learning about our faith, the Bible and the Mass and our loving God. This fall, our parish will open a Level 1 Atrium for children ages 3 - 6 years.  This weekly 1-hour program will give your child the gift of faith as well as a loving relationship with our heavenly Father.  Registration for this program will open as soon as it is safe to gather in groups. If you would like to learn more about this amazing program, please see our Good Shepherd information page.