Summer School will be held virtually this year, August 3 - 14, 9 -noon, Monday through Friday.  We will have a virtual parent meeting on July 27 at 6:00 pm.  Registration information will be in your email box soon! It will be different and not the same as in person, but will will have many of the same features, including music, Life in Jesus' Time, and time for individual classes with their catechists. Please call or email me with any questions.  262-284-2102 or 262-692-2097
Blessings!
Denise​

St. John XXIII Child Ministry
1802 North Wisconsin Street
Port Washington WI 53074
262-284-2102 cell 262-692-2097
Denise Murre - Director
​Michelle Thill - Assistant

!!!!!!!!CURRENT, IMPORTANT, EVENTS!!!!!!!
We will hold our Summer Program in August, it may not be in person, we hope so, but we need to be realistic we may have to have it virtually or as a blended program.  We will let you know soon!  Registration will be on it's way soon.
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​Check out the resources at the bottom of this page!  

FAITHFUL PLAY IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

A SPIRITUAL WAY TO WASH YOUR HANDS WET YOUR HANDS, LATHER UP WITH SOAP, THEN WASH FOR 20 SECONDS.  INSTEAD OF SAYING THE BIRTHDAY SONG SAY EITHER A HAIL MARY OR AN OUR FATHER AND A GLORY BE.  YOU WILL GET IN SOME EXTRA PRAYER TIME AND YOU WILL BE WASHING FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS!

CALL 284-2102 or 262-692-2097 (DENISE'S CELL) WITH QUESTIONS.

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​The Child Ministry Program is designed for preschool children through sixth grade.  We strive to provide a solid foundation that will allow your child's faith-life to be a part of everything they do now and as they grow up.  We are Christ-centered, our goal is to help your child learn about the Catholic Faith and to become Christ-like in their words, thoughts, and actions.  We also want to help you, their parents, grow in your own faith.

Check out these resources!
​Talking to your child about racism.
http://www.usccb.org/news/2020/20-15.cfm

A beautiful depiction of the Ascension  and Pentecost.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLa-lj0zCGg&t=82s    
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https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-how-talk-child.html
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https://sermons4kids.com/road_to_emmaus.htm
https://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/2017/07/teaching-real-presence/
https://www.osvnews.com/2011/03/21/what-catholics-need-to-know-about-making-their-homes-a-domestic-church/
https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?s=70



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Fun Stuff
www.more4kids.info/1890/life-lessons-i-learned-from-my-dog/

Check this out for weekly sermons and activities just for children.
www.sermons4kids.com/
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Contact Denise for more information on our programming. 262-284-2102 or murred@stjohn23rd.org

​Pandemic Prayer  Carol Penner
Great God,
you are an ever-present help in times of trouble,
and that’s why we’re praying now.
We are troubled and we’re worried things
are going to get more troubling.
This virus is spreading around the world:
so many are seriously ill
or will be seriously ill,
so many health care systems are stretched
or will be stretched.
Be with front line medical workers,
give them courage to do their work
and keep them safe.
Be with public health officials
as they make decisions for the common good,
and politicians as they roll those decisions out.
Help us to be kind to one another,
because anxiety can make us snappy.
Help our communities to be resilient
and expansive as we reach out to help
all who are isolated and afraid.
In these times of shutdowns and slowdowns,
when travel is restricted or banned,
as routines are disrupted and we spend
less time together or more time together,
help us zero in on what is essential.
Thank you that love is also contagious
and stronger than any virus.
You will be with us,
and we will be with each other
in sickness and in health.
Amen.

Fall Program
The Fall Program is held on the first three Mondays of the month September through April.  We meet at St. Peter's Church, 6 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm.  We provide Christ- Centered Faith Formation to help your child grow in their Catholic faith. Denise at 262-284-2102. Email murred@stjohn23rg.org

Sunday for Your Family
Join us at Heritage Nursing Home on the fourth Sunday of the month 10:00 - 11:00 am  (except in April) We will play Bingo with the residents, fulfilling one of the Corporal Works of Mercy, visit the sick. Call Denise at 262-284-2102. Email murred@stjohn23rg.org
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L.I.F.T.
​All participants are expected to attend L.I.F.T. programming.  L. I. F. T. is family programming in a two hour format held once each year and is a part of the St. John XXIII Religious Education Program.
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Summer Program
The Summer Program is a unique opportunity if traditional religious education programming does not work for your family. We meet for two weeks from 9 am - noon, during the summer. Week days August 3 - 14, 2020.
Check the Religious Education tab for more information, or call Denise at 262-284-2102. Email murred@stjohn23rg.org

Online Home School 
This program is ideal for anyone who can not attend classes. There will be online course work, a project,  and we will meet face to face once in May.
Check the Religious Education tab 

Family Program
Learn about your faith as a family.  We meet on the third Sunday of the month from 8:30 - 10:30 at St. Peter's.  Call Denise at 262-284-2102. Email murred@stjohn23rg.org

Faithful Play
Faithful Play meets on the first Sunday of the month in the Parish Library at St. Peter's.  It is designed for children three and up.  Your child will learn about the Bible and the Catholic faith in a hands on child friendly manner.  ​Call Denise at 262-284-2102. Email murred@stjohn23rg.org

Mini-Camp
Mini-camp is a three morning program from 10:00 am through noon, for three through five year old children.  Based on Faithful Play, your child will learn about God and their faith through hands on guided play, crafts, puppets, and song. July 7 - 9, 2020 Call Denise at 262-284-2102. Email murred@stjohn23rg.org

Please check this website for Safeguarding information.

www.archmil.org/archdiocese-milwaukee/home.htm





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