Welcome to Faith and Family
Our Mission:
The goal of the Faith and Family program is to help children and teens develop a lifelong, personal friendship with Jesus.
We accomplish this by offering support and partnering with you, the parent or caring adult, so you can be an example of that relationship and create the rhythm of life that enriches the experience of God.
WORSHIP
We invite you and your family to join us for the weekend worship experience!
English: Saturday, 5pm or Sunday, 9am. French: Sunday, 11am. Spanish: Sunday, 2:30pm
Children's Liturgy is available for English weekend worship services.
We also offer weekday Mass, check the website for language and time.
SERVE
There are many opportunities available for the whole family to serve the parish community.
A few examples
Children: Alter server, Reader, Choir member, participation in Hospitality weekends, various activities throughout the year
Youth: (age 12+) Animator or Co-Animator in the Children's Liturgy sessions, Alter server, Reader, Choir member, Welcoming/Offertory Usher, participation in Hospitality weekends.
Adults: Animator/co-animator in Children's Liturgy sessions, Hospitality weekends, among many other options. God gave you talents and interests specific to you, running a parish takes a whole community of talent. We would love to hear from you.
A list of our groups that might inspire or interest you can be found here.
Group list and contact information
If you would like to directly support the Faith and Family Office, please fill out this form and we would be pleased to work with you:
EXPLORE
Exploring faith through intergenerational activities provides children an opportunity to witness faith in action. We provide different activities every year for different age groups, typically related to either themes or specific liturgical seasons. Sign up for our newsletter to be kept up to date.
Family members can explore their faith through the ALPHA course. An opportunity to engage in nonthreatening conversation on various religious topics in a safe environment. This is not mandatory but is highly encouraged for all adults of the parish community, especially those who are raising faith filled children and youth. Our next ALPHA session starts on Wednesday October 11th, more information can be found at Explore and Grow.
Beyond Alpha we host other courses that are designed to bring awareness to different aspects of living a life of faith. These courses vary in length, and occur during different seasons to provide ongoing opportunities for spiritual nourishment. If you've ever been curious about how Holy Spirit participates in your life, consider taking one of the Wild Goose courses. Needing a little push to shift your heart towards a stronger faith, Metanoia might be what you are looking for.
Throughout the liturgical year the parish worships in different ways- your family is invited to take part in events such as the Walk of Faith on Good Friday, the Christmas Concert, Christmas baskets, different prayer experiences, etc.
CHILDREN'S LITURGY
The Children's Liturgy program is a special Mass experience for kids that makes the Liturgy of the Word more accessible to their young minds. We use age-appropriate materials, delivered by parents, teens and other caring adults, in a way that brings the Word to Life. Through games, conversation, art and movement, we strive to provide each child with the experience of Gods loving presence in each and every small group gathering they attend. More information can be found under the Program tab.
Through regular attendance and a deepening of their faith, made most impactful by the influence of their domestic church (your home), they are being prepared for the Sacraments. If that is something you and your child would like to pursue, more information about the Sacraments can be found under the Program tab.
ON THE PATH OF DISCIPLESHIP
A witnessing testimony from a mother/daughter team, Nathalie and Annabelle about their time volunteering with the Children's Liturgy program. (testimony begins at the 40second mark)
If you would like to volunteer with us, we would love to have you. Let us know how you would like to serve HERE