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"The Christian family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the communion of the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit. In the procreation and education of children, it reflects the Father's work of creation. It is called to partake of the prayer and sacrifice of Christ. Daily prayer and the reading of the Word of God strengthen it in charity. The Christian family has an evangelizing and missionary task" (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2205).
At St. Mary's we take seriously our responsibility as a parish to form children and youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to prepare engaged couples for Christian marriage, and to foster the development of healthy and strong marriages and families. All of these efforts help contribute to the building of what Pope John Paul II has called the "culture of life" and a "civilization of love." We welcome you to join us in this cornerstone work of Christian discipleship.
Faith Families
These are the children and parents of families whose children range in age from infants through sixth grades. These families often meet for fun activities for the children, a meal for everyone, and a program on Catholic teachings. This program is under the auspices of the Family Life Commission. Volunteers are always needed and attendance does not require a special invitation or reservation.
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Word for children is scheduled during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (September-May). The children are dismissed from Mass at the Penitential Rite to read/hear the scripture readings during the Liturgy of the Word. Trained adults direct the program. The children return to Mass, sometimes with art work, during the offertory procession.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
This program for 3 year olds through third grade is held in the atrium at St. Mary Basilica, 8:30-9:45 on Sunday mornings September-June. This program is grounded in the scriptures and the Church's liturgy and uses Montessori principles of learning. Contact the parish office for more information.
At St. Mary's we take seriously our responsibility as a parish to form children and youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to prepare engaged couples for Christian marriage, and to foster the development of healthy and strong marriages and families. All of these efforts help contribute to the building of what Pope John Paul II has called the "culture of life" and a "civilization of love." We welcome you to join us in this cornerstone work of Christian discipleship.
Faith Families
These are the children and parents of families whose children range in age from infants through sixth grades. These families often meet for fun activities for the children, a meal for everyone, and a program on Catholic teachings. This program is under the auspices of the Family Life Commission. Volunteers are always needed and attendance does not require a special invitation or reservation.
Liturgy of the Word
Liturgy of the Word for children is scheduled during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass (September-May). The children are dismissed from Mass at the Penitential Rite to read/hear the scripture readings during the Liturgy of the Word. Trained adults direct the program. The children return to Mass, sometimes with art work, during the offertory procession.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
This program for 3 year olds through third grade is held in the atrium at St. Mary Basilica, 8:30-9:45 on Sunday mornings September-June. This program is grounded in the scriptures and the Church's liturgy and uses Montessori principles of learning. Contact the parish office for more information.