We realize that parents are the first and foremost teachers of our faith. Our role as a Children's Ministry team is to support families in laying the foundation as our child(ren) prepare for a lifelong faith journey. 

Children's Ministry at Pax Christi currently offers two programs (descriptions below).

Both programs are available for children as early as three years of age, by September 1st of the current school year, through fifth grade. These programs are made possible by volunteer catechists. These catechists are teens, young adults, parents, grandparents and many other parishoners. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please contact, Michelle L. Todd, Director of Children's Ministry.
Email: mtodd@paxchristichurch.org
Office hours: Mon/Sat Off
phone: (507) 226-0393

Registration for either program is required. If you are interested in having your child attend, please visit the website, https://paxchristichurch.org/faith-formation-pre-k-12-information, to sign up.

As of February 1, 2021, the availability is as follows: 

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Wednesday evenings 6 - 7 P.M.)
Level I - None
Level II - None
Level III - None 
Online option - None 

Kingdom Kids class in person (Sunday evenings 6 - 7 P.M.)
Preschool/Pre-K - 2 spots
Kindergarten/1st -  2 spots
Second grade - 1 spot 
Third grade - 4 spots 
Fourth grade - None
Fifth grade - 4 spots    

Online option: Each student has a login link for their classroom. Students login via Skype and appear virtually during the live classroom time. 

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 

• This religious formation program utilizes Montessori techniques and develops each child's knowledge of our faith and relationship with God. Trained catechists gather with children in small groups and present lessons using interactive materials that represent the Bible and our Church’s liturgy. Children meet in specially prepared rooms with materials geared toward each age group. In addition to working in small groups, children are encouraged to move about the room to work with materials and everyone participates in a prayer time each week. Session II begins January 13, 2021 through February 24, 2021. Session III begins March 3, 2021 through May 5, 2021.

• Kingdom Kids 

  This religious formation program utilizes a traditional classroom setting. Children meet in grade specific groups. Our curriculum is textbook based, and we provide a wide range of activities and creative crafts. We provide music and prayer time, with thoughtful and caring catechists. Children will have opportunities for service projects, and come together in large groups for many activities which support our Parish and our community. Session II begins January 10, 2021 through February 28, 2021. Session III begins March 7, 2021 through May 2, 2021