Parents and children attend a one and one-half hour session (6:30 to 8:00 PM), choosing either Monday or Tuesday evenings of each month. Each session begins with a shared prayer, followed by an adult presentation with opportunities for dialogue and questions and a child session facilitated by a catechist. Shared adult and child activity when appropriate and shared closing prayer.
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS FOR FAMILY PROGRAM - 2009-2010 YEAR:
- September 22: Parent Meeting for those children celebrating Reconciliation & Eucharist this year at 7:00 PM
- September 29: Family Orientation Meeting for parents with children in Grades 1-5
- October 12 or 13: Family Program – Theme: Meeting Jesus.
- November 9 or 10: Family Program – Theme: Dynamics of Faith
- November 30 or December 1: Family Program – Advent Activity Grades 1-8
- January 11 or 12: Family Program – Theme: Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
- February 8 or 9: Family Program – Theme: Prayer
- March 8 or 9: Family Program – Lent Activity Grades 1-8
- April 19 or 20: Family Program – Theme: Forming a Christian Community
(parents are asked to check this site or “The Harp of the Holy Spirit” weekly bulletin for any changes.)
