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 or contact Child and Family Ministry Coordinator Sara Larson at larsonsa@archmil.org

Parish Nursery: We offer child care for young children (0 to 5 years old) during the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday mornings during the months of September through May. The "Nursery" is located on the lower level 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. If you need help finding the nursery, ask an usher for directions.

Children's Liturgy of the Word: Every Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. Mass during the school year, school-age children (6 to 13 years) are invited forward before the first reading. After a blessing by the priest, the children and a volunteer leader 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. The children return to church in time to bring up the gifts at the Offertory procession. All the children re-join the congregation for 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.