Children’s Ministry
Mission: To introduce the youngest members of the parish to the practice of participation in the Mass, and lay the foundation for a life of prayer.
Children are always welcome in the Mass, as it is encouraged for them to witness the practice and tradition they are learning to participate in. However, parents are welcome to utilize the Lady Chapel or nursery for breaks with their children as needed.
For parents wishing their children to participate in the Children’s Ministry during the 9:30 AM Mass, we have two classrooms upstairs dedicated to education and structured activities.
Children ages 0-3 are welcome in the Nursery classroom, where they loosely engage in activities related to the liturgical season; listening to stories and coloring. The Nursery is open each Sunday during the 9:30 AM Mass.
Ages 3-7 join together in the Education classroom where they follow God’s Big Story according to the liturgical calendar and practice prayer, singing hymns, and listening to lessons in a structure that closely parallels the Mass. This class is offered every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, with a break for the summer.
For either Children’s Ministry class drop off begins at 9:20 am, upstairs in the respective classrooms. Check the church Calendar for updates. Please direct any questions related to the Children’s Ministry to Amber Lane.
“If you want to raise your family in a traditional, orthodox community, look no further than Saint Mary’s. Bringing our family into mass at Saint Mary’s has provided a great opportunity for our toddlers to practice discipline, patience, and stillness, while witnessing their community participate in ancient tradition.”