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 developmental needs in mind.  Whether it's supporting language and muscle development in infants or helping your child learn to share & follow directions in a group of preschool age children, 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
SUMMER 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, July 10th - August 7th

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 will end with some fun tummy time & 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, July 10th - August 7th

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, July 9th - August 6th

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, July 8th - August 5th

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, July 8th - August 5th

God created a beautiful world for us to live in and 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 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

(This program is for children 4 1/2 - 5 1/2 years, but is not offered during the summer months)
 

Building a City of God at St. Charles Church
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm

We'll be building faith one brick at a time in this afterschool club.  We'll grow closer to God through prayer and Bible stories, discussing and exploring scripture together as a group.  Then we'll use our creativity and Lego collection to think about and build what we've read.  How was Noah's great ark built?  What happened at the Battle of Jericho? We'll think about these stories and more during our summer building session.
This program is for students in grades K & up and will be offered at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Dover Plains.

Children of God…Eucharistic Adoration for children & parents.
First Friday of the month, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, July 5th & August 2nd

"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.