“Children are not only the future of the Church; they are also the present. Let us encourage their participation in the life of the Church from an early age.” – Pope Francis
Vision and Mission:
Vision and Mission:
To support and engage families with babies and children younger than school age in the church community, fostering a sense of belonging and creating a supportive network for young families active in our faith.
All families with at least one baby or a child younger than school age (<6) are welcome.
Activities:
• Monthly Meetings: Come join us for fellowship with other young families. We’ll have space for our children to play and for parents to chat while enjoying refreshments. This time is intended for us to informally connect, meet new people, and to share our experiences, challenges, and success living out our catholic faith with young children.
• Family-Friendly Mass: We know that bringing babies and young families to mass can be challenging! To help improve your experience, we are offering coloring pages in the Narthex for special masses and services, such as Holy Days of Obligation and Holy Week.
• Communication: Email us to join our listserv and receive event reminders as well as resources for parenting young children and engaging with Mother Seton Parish.
• Childcare at parish events: We’ll facilitate childcare at select parish events and retreats with our parish’s VIRTUS-trained volunteers. Contact us to request childcare support at your next event!
• You tell us! As a new ministry, MSP wants to know what our young families need and want. Please share your hearts and minds with us at mspyoungfamilies@mothersetonparish.org. Our virtual door is always open!
Young Family Ministry
Meeting Time/Location: Every Third Sunday, from 11:30 to 12:30 (between the 10:45 am and 12:30 PM masses), outside or below the church.
Point of Contact: Sean & Hannah Mack
Contact: mspyoungfamilies@mothersetonparish.org