R.O.C.K.
(Raising Our Catholic Kids)
(Raising Our Catholic Kids)
UPCOMING GATHERINGS:
Summer Events!
Daytime Events
Tues, June 24th, 10 am, Playground at Huntington
Wed, July 9th, 10 am, Playground at Clague Park
Friday, Aug 8th, 10 am, Schwartz Rd Park
End of August, date TBD - Weekday Zoo Outing *email us if interested!*
Also may plan a field trip to Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine + eastside playground
Evening Events:
Mon, July 21st, 6:30 pm - Ice cream @ Fenik’s
Thursday, Aug 21st, 5:30 pm - Pack a picnic and play! Lawn games + popsicles provided. (Playground + walking trail available) Northgate Park, Avon
TBD - Weekend movie on a rainy Saturday!
Morning monthly meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 9:30 am - 10:30 am in the Carpenter Room (children welcome) from September - May:
2025: Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
2026: Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, April TBD due to Easter/Spring Break, May 13
WHAT IS "RAISING OUR CATHOLIC KIDS" (R.O.C.K.)?
A monthly group for parents to come together to discuss parenting from a Catholic perspective. Open to all family members interested in practicing their faith, learning ways to bring God into everyday family life, and supporting each other on the journey.
Ideas for bringing kids to Mass.
Practical help for family prayer and religious traditions.
Learn ways to be proactive and intentional about passing the faith to our children.
Resources for growing your own faith so you can model a Christian life.
Build relationships with other parents and families.
R.O.C.K. ON-GOING OPPORTUNITIES:
Monthly morning gatherings with a new topic each month (kids welcome)
Casual Summer Meet-ups (playgrounds, ice cream etc.)
Family Service Opportunities
Parents’ Night Out
REGISTER FOR AN UPCOMING EVENT*
*Note - not all events require registration, most are drop-in!
CONTACT
Email ROCK@stjosephavonlake.org with questions or to request to receive updates. We'd love to hear what topics you're interested in too! Submit topic ideas here or contact us about joining our team or helping to plan a one-time event.
Thank you and God Bless!
R.O.C.K. Ministry Team
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
We've compiled a list of resources where you can dive deeper on your own or with your children! Check out the list here. It ranges from apps to podcasts, to books and everything in between!