Parent Program: Beginning Fall 2022!

Summer 2022

Dear St. Ann Parents,

I’m delighted to extend you an open invitation to our new Parent Program at our parish! This Fall 2022 Program is called “Walking Faith Together.” This Program is open to parents of young and adult children alike: All parents need community and support!

As you know, the teen Youth and Parish School of Religion Programs at St. Ann are unique opportunities for our teens to slow down and connect with their Catholic values, making God a priority by participating in peer community service, spiritual and social activities.

Parents, you may wonder: Should my child be involved in the Parish Programs? What do they think of it? Are they encouraged? What's the point? How can we make it work in our everyday lives and routines?

This Fall, we hope you can take the first step and be an example for your child in their walk of faith by joining the Parent Program. In so doing, you’ll be accompanying your child in their growing faith, while honing your own, and be more prepared to respond to tough questions.

“Walking Faith Together” involves our hearts, and invites us to reflect on the inner movements of our hearts and those our children experience at church. That said, we hope to provide a space for parents to strengthen their faith by sharing experiences and ideas as adults, couples and a family.

More Details about the Parent Program:

• Frequency: The Program consists of six encounters and closes with a joint meeting with your children around Thanksgiving.

• Time: Fridays biweekly from 6:00 to 7:30pm, final meeting on 11/20 from 5:00 to 7:00pm

• Location: Meetings are blended face-to-face meetings and online. Online meetings will be held on Zoom and face-to-face meetings will be held at St. Ann's Undercroft (parish basement). We know schedules are busy, but encourage all to attend the whole program.

• Directions: Enter the tan Iron Gate at the intersection of Yuma Street and Wisconsin Avenue. Proceed through the Iron Gate and walk straight ahead to the end of the walkway.

Please know how grateful I am for your support.

Sincerely yours,

Ms. Maria del Carmen Teijeiro
Youth Minister