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Vacation Bible School 2019
Make plans to join us this summer for Vacation Bible School at St. Elizabeth’s.
June 24-28th, 2019
9:00am-11:30am
This epic African adventure engages the whole herd. At Roar, kids explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life!
VBS Registration Form
VBS Volunter Information:
Registration forms AND VOLUNTEER FORMS FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH ENTERING GRADES 5-12 are available below. Questions? *Adults volunteering to help with VBS will need to have a background check on file and have taken the Archdiocese of Dubuque Safe Environment Training prior to June 1st. Please contact Kathy Lester with questions about the background check or training requirements: (klester@seasp.org or 393-37878)
Youth VBS Volunteer Form
Adult VBS Volunteer Form
Questions about VBS? Contact Jill Sires, VBS Coordinator: devinandjillsires@gmail.com -
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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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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 kidsthe 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