sT. jOHN CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
WEEKLY FAITH FORMATION sessions for children preschool through fifth grade can be explored under the GROWING CATHOLICS tab.
SACRAMENT PREPARATION for Reconciliation and Eucharist? Information and registration is listed HERE.
HOMESTUDY is available for all of our programs. Information and registration is HERE.
We want the SUNDAY EXPERIENCE for our children to be welcoming and enriching.
PARENT/PARISH CONNECTION! A great place to keep updated, and to share your own ideas, questions, photos and experiences is our Facebook Page:
SACRAMENT PREPARATION for Reconciliation and Eucharist? Information and registration is listed HERE.
HOMESTUDY is available for all of our programs. Information and registration is HERE.
We want the SUNDAY EXPERIENCE for our children to be welcoming and enriching.
- During the 11:30 Mass beginning in late September we will offer CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD. Children will be invited to leave with catechists after the Opening Prayer and gather in the Gospel Room (just off the Gathering Space). There the Sunday scripture readings are proclaimed and explained on a level appropriate to children in grades K-5. Any child in this age group may participate - no registration is necessary, and older siblings are welcome to accompany them, if they wish.
- CHILDREN'S CORNER - Check out the Children's Corner of the Welcoming Desk in the Gathering Space. There we'll have an assortment of fun things, "free things" (i.e. holy medals, cards, etc.) and a CHILDREN'S BULLETIN.
- CHILDREN'S COLLECTION - Beginning in late September we'll begin a Children's Collection at all the Masses. During the regular time for Presentation of the Gifts, we'll invite children (and any adults who wish) to bring forward non-perishable foods, toiletries and hygiene items for the poor. They can put them right in our shopping basket! Children can also bring forward a note to Jesus about any other gifts he/she has offered during the week - extra prayer, sacrifices, and hard things done without complaint.
PARENT/PARISH CONNECTION! A great place to keep updated, and to share your own ideas, questions, photos and experiences is our Facebook Page:
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS offering free-play in the gym, and other social events for children and families are offered frequently. The best source of current information is our Facebook group.