Children

Family of Faith

St. Patrick church offers catechesis for parish children from First grade (age 5) through 8th grade. Inquiries can be directed to the Parish Office, at 740-852-0942 or [email protected].  

Engage Families in Your Parish

Many parishes are looking for ways to help families practice their faith and participate fully in the parish. With A Family of Faith, families come together regularly — growing in relationship with one another and learning the truths of the Catholic Faith and how to apply them in their lives. In the parish and at home parents and children have the opportunity to build strong relationships through discussion and reflection on topics that matter in their lives.

Learn to Follow Jesus

As families continue to come together to learn about the life of Jesus Christ, His teachings, and the Catholic Faith, they desire to know Him better. The home becomes the place of deep learning as families desire to follow Jesus more closely. Families are introduced to the spiritual treasures of the home, the domestic church. Parents can learn and share with their children practices such as grace before meals, reading and praying with Scripture, and learning about the lives of the saints. All these are included in the monthly Our Catholic Home feature.

Rebuild the Domestic Church

As parents and children engage in discussion about what they are learning, spiritual curiosity is awakened and families desire to deepen in their understanding. Each month parents have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities and discussion that they can do as a family to explore the concepts that are taught in each lesson. Younger children might learn through the experience of coloring one of the beautiful illustrations while older children might meditate on the Scripture.  Families using A Family of Faith attend Mass regularly, learn and practice prayers together, and engage in spiritual conversations at home, helping them to grow in holiness.

Children's Mass Bags

A Mass Bag is available for children under 7, and has an age appropriate Mass book and quiet activities in it. Parents will be contacted when your child’s Mass Bag is ready for pick up. Parents receive an Information Folder along with the Mass Bag. Mass Bags can be stored in the hallway near the Parlor. Mass Bags will be ready for pick up each Sunday before attending Mass and can be stored in the storage file cabinet to be ready for pick the next time you attend Mass.