MISSION STATEMENT

The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Children's Ministry program strives to encourage and empower young children to become the best version of themselves by bringing them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
We do this by:

• partnering with parents a the first teachers of the Catholic faith, providing resources and inviting involvement.
• instilling a love of God, His Church and His word by presenting Biblical truths in a creative, age-appropritate, and engaging way
• providing a safe place for children emotionally, physically, and spirtitually
• developing a community of faithful friends committed to loving Jesus and each other
• mentoring children, families, and our parish community through relationships and example

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word has RETURNED in-person during the 8:30 and 11:00 AM Masses! This program is designed for school aged children in grades K-4.

Check out the weekly Children's Liturgy of the Word lesson

*We are currently looking for faith-filled ministers who LOVE JESUS and CHILDREN!  If you are interested in helping with our Children's Liturgy of the Word ministry please contact Jill Sires (jsires@seasp.org). 

The Prayground and Prayzkids programs, which are designed for younger children, will reopen on the weekend of September 12th! 

You're invited to stop by the Information Desk to pick up weekly Children’s Bulletins.

Do you enjoy sharing your faith and bringing children into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ?

Our Children’s Liturgy of the Word has been up and running safely and social distanced since October 2020 and we are excited to invite NEW and returning ministers back into the program.

All you need to commit is 20 minutes, once a month at Mass.
The 20 minute PowerPoint lesson is created for you, so you just show up, love God, and love others!

Please email Jill Sires at jsires@seasp.org to sign up to join this wonderful ministry team.

The PRAYground (ages 0-3)

Available every Sunday during the 8:30 AM Mass time

Kids enjoy an age appropriate faith experience including Scripture, stories, praise and worship, prayer and fun activities.

No pre-registration is required.

Space is limited to the first 12 children on a first come basis.
 

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PRAYZkids (ages 3-4)

Available Sundays throughout the school year during the 8:30 AM Mass time.

Preschool aged kids will enjoy age appropriate faith eperience including stories, scripture, praise and worship, prayer, crafts, and fun activities.
The program will teach kids the structure of the Mass as well as expectations for full and appropriate participation in Mass as they reach elementary age.

No pre-registration is required.

Space is limited to the first 15 children on a first come basis.

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Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW)
(Kindergarten-4th grade)

Available every Sunday during the 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Mass times.
Children experience God's Word at an age appropriate level.
Mass Scriptures are read from the Catholic Children's Bible.
Ministers share a homily and prayers intended to connect with children and apply the scripture message to their lives.
Children rejoin their parents after CLW to fully participate in the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

No pre-registration is required.