SSPP - Education

Sunday Morning Offerings for Children

Ss. Peter & Paul Parish

Dear Parents,
The pastoral staff and parish leaders at Ss. Peter & Paul are dedicated to providing a full and meaningful experience of our Catholic faith for you and your family. We want to make you aware of some options and opportunities that are available on Sunday mornings for families with young children. If you have any questions or would like further information about these, or any other parish programs, please call Monica Meagher at the Rectory Office, 962-2443.

0 to 5 years
Parish Nursery: We offer child care for young children during the 11:00 Mass on Sunday mornings during the months of September through May. The "Nursery" is located on the 2nd floor of the Cramer Building and is staffed by 1 adult and 1 youth assistant. Parents are welcomed to stop by, tour the facility and meet our Nursery staff.

3 to 5 years
Sunday Morning Pre-School: Each year, from October through May a special religious education program is offered for children 3 through 5 years old during the 11:00 a.m. Mass The mini-curriculum guides the children through a series of topics that follow the church year: prayer, saints, thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, baptism, Noah's Ark, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Easter and May Crowning. The program is directed by Tracy Osborne and the classes are taught by volunteer catechists. Registered parishioners with children between the ages of 2 and 5 will receive an invitation letter each Fall. All are welcome and may receive information by contacting Tracy at 964-5682 or Monica at 962-2443. There is a materials fee for this program.

6 to 13 years
Children's Liturgy of the Word: On first and third Sundays at the 11:00 a.m. Mass during the school year, children between grades 1 and 7 are invited forward before the first reading. After a blessing by the priest, the children and one of four mom-volunteers process downstairs. Children are gathered in a circle and after an opening prayer, the volunteer reads the first reading and the Gospel from a children's Lectionary. The volunteer then leads a reflection on how these two readings tie into the children's own lives. After the reflection, children participate in the Prayers of the Faithful and the service ends with the sign of the cross. The children return to church in time to bring up the gifts at the Offertory procession. All the children re-join the congregation fro the Liturgy of the Eucharist. No registration is necessary to participate - simply encourage your children to go forward at Mass when invited by the priest.