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Children's Activities

Nativity Set Painting
Each year a parishioner generously donates her time, talent, and treasure so each of our elementary students may have a wooden Nativity set to paint. All Pax Christi children are invited to participate and everything you need is provided: wooden pieces, paint, paintbrushes, halos for angels, straw for the manger, etc. Sign up via the link below.
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Nativity Play
Every Advent, the children 3 years old through 5th grade present a the story of the birth of Jesus in the church. This simple program, with no lines to memorize and minimal rehearsals, helps us to reflect on the coming of our Savior at an incredibly busy time of the year. Practices will be at 12pm on Dec. 4, 11, and 18th. All Pax Christi children are invited to participate! Please register below. All are welcome to attend the Play at 1:30pm on Dec. 18th.
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Children's Choir
Children in first grade and older are invited to sing in the choir at the 4pm Christmas Eve Mass. Interested families should register children via the link below and plan on attending practices at 4:30pm on December 2, 9, and 16.
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Family Ministry Activities
For the most part, our faith formation sessions and activities run alongside the local Rochester schools calendar. These activities are in order as they would appear on a school year semester calendar. Prior to the events, families will be notified how to register through a link to be provided closer to the date of each event listed below.

Faith Formation Family Nights
These nights are for all parishioners. We’ll have two Family Nights each semester, for a total of four. Topics will be announced about a month in advance.

Trunk or Treat - October
Currently looking for a core team to lead this event. Come dressed in your costume for some trick-or-treating in our back parking lot (we'll move to the Youth Center Gym if the weather forces us inside).
Parishioners who are willing to bring and pass out candy are also welcome and needed. Pax Christi will provide warm beverages for all in attendance.
Prizes for the top three creative costumes and car/trunk decorations.

Nativity Painting - November
We’re looking for more volunteers to help Connie Dykhuis with this event. Each year, a parishioner generously donates everything needed for our elementary students to paint a wooden Nativity set. All Pax Christi children are welcome to join, and everything is provided (wooden pieces, paint, brushes, halos, straw, etc.).

Children's Christmas Mass Choir - December
Lead by parishioner, Stephanie Rauh, children in first grade and older are invited to sing at the 4pm Christmas Eve Mass. Plan to attend 3 practices in December. Typically on the Friday's at 4:30pm prior to Christmas week.

Nativity Play - December
Lead by parishioner Anne Bajzer, children ages 3 through 5th grade present the story of Jesus' birth. This simple program requires no lines to memorize with two rehearsals prior to the play helping us reflect on Christ’s coming during the busy season. Children who play an instrument or sing are invited to provide prelude music prior to the performance.
Two rehearsals will be Sunday's at 12:30pm two weeks prior to the play. The play will be on Sunday prior to Christmas week at 1:30pm. All Pax Christi children are invited to join.

Children's Living Stations of the Cross - During Lent
Lead by parishioner Stephanie Rauh, children ages 3 through 5th grade present the story of Jesus' Passion. This simple program requires no lines to memorize with three rehearsals prior to the play helping us reflect on Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection during Lent. Children who play an instrument or sing are invited to provide prelude music prior to the performance.
Three rehearsals will be Sunday's at 12:30pm three weeks prior to the play. The play will be on Sunday prior to Easter at 1:30pm. All Pax Christi children are invited to join.

Easter Egg Hunt - Easter Sunday after the 5:15 pm, 9:00 & 10:45 am Masses
Currently looking for a core team to lead this event.
Prior to the event, plan on using the backyard by the volleyball court and Marian Grotto. If the weather is inclement, it will be moved to the youth center. Stockpile your eggs and treats. Plan on each child getting about 10-12 eggs after each Mass. Provide small white bags for the kids to color to add time for you to finish hiding eggs if needed. Some games for the children such as the Egg Toss, Egg-on-a-spoon race and the Bunny Hop with potato sacks. Have some color sheets, crayons, jump ropes, bubbles, chalk to entertain even more.

Pax Christi Catholic Church

4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester MN 55901 ~ 507-282-8542

Children's Activities