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Children's Ministry Materials for Sunday Mass
While we cannot meet in person in the coming weeks as we work to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, we will be providing Children's Ministry materials that you can use at home.
July 19, 2020 worksheet 3+
July 19, 2020 worksheet 7+
July 5, 2020 worksheet 3+
July 5, 2020 worksheet 7+
June 21, 2020 worksheet age 3+
June 21, 2020 worksheet age 7+
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Mass Swag Bags
Mass Swag Bags are coming! They are filled with age appropriate items to keep children engaged and help them discover and learn about our faith on a weekly basis. You get to keep them and bring them to church if you attend in person.
The sign up period to request a bag has concluded. Ali Maahs will be in touch with pick up times for them. If you're intested in signing up for a bag in the future, let Ali know by emailing her at amaahs@seasp.org. -
MISSION STATEMENT
Learn, Grow & Pray Together with Jesus
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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All in-person children's programming is suspended for the time being due to the Corona Virus.
The information below is for information only as we wait to resume our programs.
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Program Offerings
The PRAYground (ages 0-3)Available every Sunday during the 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Mass times
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.
PRAYZkids (ages 3-4)
Available Sundays throughout the school year during the 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Mass times.
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 i limited to the first 15 children on a first come basis.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Available every Sunday during the 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Mass times.
(Kindergarten-4th grade)
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.
Parents and middle/highschool youth are invited and encouraged to share their time and talent by serving as ministers in these programs on a rotating basis.
We cordially invite ALL families with young children to participate in our growing Children's Ministry programs. We are excited and blessed to share Jesus with all our littlest members!
Contact Ali at with questions or to get involved.amaahs@seasp.org