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Coordinator:  Jenny Kenner | 765‐5108, ext. 25 | jkenner@stpiuscda.org

“The ministry of evangelization carried out by Christian parents is original and irreplaceable. It assumes the characteristics typical of family life itself, which should be interwoven with love, simplicity, practicality and daily
witness.” -Familiaris Consortio

Family Ministry is one component of Purposefully Catholic, a joint initiative between Pope St. Pius X and St. Thomas Catholic Churches! As part of family ministry, join in PC@HOME & PC@CHURCH Tuesday nights (see calendar for exact locations).  In addition, families will gather the 4th Sunday of the month to address faith in the home specific to families with children, as well as build community.  PC FAMILY SUNDAY is for children in Sacramental Prep, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (preschool & kindergarten), and 3rd-5th grade.Let’s get PC!

*Please note that during COVID restrictions, monthly gatherings may be virtual.  Please see the bulletin or e-messenger for up-to-date information

How do families with children grades pre-k through 5th participate?

• Join in every Tuesday for PC@HOME or PC@CHURCH OR view the recording afterward.
• Gather with other families with children on the 4th Sunday of the month.  Participate in community building as well as age-specific break-out sessions.
• To help support families, a household guide book, and a Children's activity book are included in registration!

See all archived PC@HOME or PC@CHURCH shows here. 

• These topics help encourage and equip parents to be the primary educator in the faith, as they are called to by nature of their vocation. (These programs are not aimed at children; there is no requirement that they tune in)

As an additional prayer opportunity for your family, please join us the 4th Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM at St. Thomas for a dynamic family Adoration night.

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Level I Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (PreK - Kindergarten)

The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is an approach to the religious formation of children grounded in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Doctrine, Liturgy, and Prayer. Themes are presented in such a way as to develop the religious potential present in every child: the capacity to love and be loved and be in a deep relationship with God.

• Age availability:  children must be 3, 4, or 5 years of age by September 1st and must be potty-trained.
• Class size is limited to 15 students.
• Regular attendance is important.

We are also in need of some items to help finish our Atrium (the name of the room where CGS is held).  Please visit our Amazon wish list here. Thank you!

Sacramental Preparation (1st - 2nd Grades)

First Reconciliation and First Communion (Received in 2nd Grade)
Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion is a two-year process (Year 1 and Year 2) and is a pre-requisite to receiving the Sacraments.  Sacramental Prep will happen as part of our parish-wide initiative, Purposefully Catholic.  Also, families will meet once per month, with breakout sessions for all children including sacramental prep.  Finally, the child and parents together attend First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion retreats.

• Sacramental Prep will include:
  • Tuning in Tuesday evenings to Purposefully Catholic @Home
  • Attending the monthly Purposefully Catholic @Church nights on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
  • Attending the monthly Family Ministry group on the 4th Sunday of the month after 9:30 Mass. 
  • Weekly Sunday Mass attendance
  • Completing a portfolio
• In their breakout sessions, sacramental prep students will be supporting what is learned at home through the St. Joseph's First Communion booklet and working on a portfolio. Breakout sessions will include:
  • 1st grade (or year 1 sacramental prep)
  • 2nd grade (or year 2 sacramental prep)
  • Parents
• 2 retreats per year are required for students and their parents:
  • Saturday, February 6th; 9 am-Noon
  • Saturday, April 17th; 9 am-Noon

Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th Grades)

• 3rd-5th grade boys
• 3rd-5th grade girls
• Parents