WINTER 2019
Our Parish Family Connection Programs

For more information about these programs or to register your child please email
Ms. Karen at sjfamilyministry@gmail.com

Joyful Beginnings
Wednesdays, 9:30 – 10:15 am, beginning January 9th   

Parents & infants 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!  There is a weekly opportunity for parents to discuss child rearing issues and get to know one another. This program is for children birth – 18 months & a caregiver.

Two Together
Mondays - 9:30 to 10:15AM beginning January 7th

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!  This program is for children 18 – 30 months & a caregiver. 

Divine Duos
Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am, beginning January 9th   

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 is for children 2½ - 3½ years old & a caregiver. 

Rooted in Love
Mondays, 10:45 - 11:45 am, beginning January 7th 

God created a beautiful world for us to live in and enjoy alongside a multitude of creatures.  He also gave us marvelous seasons, climates & land forms.  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 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, 9:30 – 10:30 am, beginning January 8^th

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.
 

A Place for Grace
Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, beginning January 8^th

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 and engaging activities we’ll learn many grace-filled words and what they mean in our lives. During the final 15 minutes of the program children will create something to take home as a reminder about what we have learned. This program is for children 4½ years & up.
   

Children of God…Eucharistic Adoration for children & parents.
First Friday of the month Jan. 4th & March 1st,, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

"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.