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Family Banner created for the Family Mass
Activities for Parenting
and Family Enrichment
CHRISTIAN ACTIVE PARENTING
Christian Active Parenting is a 4-6 week video-based course for parents of children from toddlers to teens. Courses run for 2 hours. There are evening courses for parents of Toddlers, Elementary school children and Teens. This program, nationally acclaimed and imbued with a Christian perspective, focuses on such topics as: how to understand your children and their behavior; how to deepen self esteem; how to effectively discipline; how to establish healthy lines of communication, and how to promote responsibility and cooperation. The courses are facilitated by trained members of the Parenting Enrichment Team and some are mental health counselors from our parish. Courses for parents of Elementary and Teen age children will be offered in English and Spanish. Class size is limited to 12-15 participants. Babysitting is available upon request. For more information contact the Church Office 407-834-1212.
FAMILY LIFE SOCIAL AFFAIRS MINISTRY
This ministry celebrates the sacred in the ordinary. Its purpose is to plan and celebrate social events where the whole family is welcomed and involved. The two most significant events of our year are: Chili Cook Off and Family Camping Retreat. For registration or more information contact the Church Office 407-834-1212. Family Camping Retreat
FAMILY LIFE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT MINISTRY  Resources
The Spiritual Development Ministry focuses on developing, implementing, and supporting programs that enhance the spirituality of the family. Besides the Family Mass, creating an Advent Wreath for the Family, promoting the Family Reconciliation Service at SMM and the Living Stations of the Cross in the Diocese during Lent, we hope to offer during May a Living Rosary for families. For registration or more information contact the Church Office 407-834-1212.

Blessings for Families Awaiting the Birth of a Child

Liturgy of the Word for Children
Our Sunday Family Mass
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Sunday Child Care and Faith Formation
MINISTRY OF MOTHERS SHARING (M.O.M.S.)  Resources   Photos 
This eight-week course is for any mother (married, single, divorced, widowed, stepmother, grandmother, etc.) all ages welcome, interested in developing self-esteem, relationship skills, and deepening her sense of spirituality. Those who attend develop deep personal friendships and become eager to reach out to our parish family to share their gifts and strengths in the future. Three women who are trained by the Diocese of Orlando act as facilitators for the program. We offer an evening and morning program in the Fall and the Spring. The group is limited to 10 participants each session. Childcare is available upon request. Cost is $30 for materials, but no one will be denied due to lack of funds. For registration or more information contact the Church Office 407-834-1212.
MOTHERS' GROUP    Resources   Photos  
This is a group of mothers who come together every other Tuesday morning in Annex # 7 from 9:15-11 AM to share friendship and faith, support each other emotionally and physically, and enrich their personal and family lives through informative speakers, discussions, and group activities. They also reach out to serve women in the parish who have recently become mothers or who have lost a child through miscarriage. For more information contact the Church Office 407-834-1212.
THE SUPPER CLUB
This ministry seeks to help families get to know different families in our parish. It includes singles of all ages as well as Single Parent families. After signing up for this ministry, a coordinator will assign a group of families (usually between 4-5) to meet at the home of a designated family. The next month families will rotate. Each month the family at whose home the gathering will be held informs the other families to bring part of the meal. This is a great way to meet others in our Parish in a new and exciting way. Sign up to chair this group or to participate. For registration or more information contact the Church Office 407-834-1212.