One of our favorite times of year is Advent, when we paint our Nativity Sets! This tradition has lasted over 30 years, and is eagerly awaited by the kids, catechists and parents! 

Mission Statement: To teach Christ-Like attitudes and discipleship. To develop children with soulful minds, a sense of compassion for others, and to act on their Catholic beliefs. 

Kingdom Kids is our traditional faith formation program. Youth are in a single-age group classroom. Our weekly sessions include a welcome, Scripture, connection to life, and prayer.  Emphasis is placed on the Four Pillars of the Catholic Faith:

1. What We Believe ((The Apostles' Creed)
2. How We Worship (The Sacraments)
3. How We Live (The Ten Commandments and Beatitudes)
4. Prayer

When do you meet?

You have two choices on Monday evenings, from either 4:45-5:45 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm. We meet most Mondays during the school year. 

What curriculum do we use?

The catechists teach from the Sadlier series for all grade levels. The Sadlier: We Believe curriculum is on the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (usccb) conformity list. Each child is given books appropriate to their grade level. 

What does a traditional Kingdom Kids class "look" like?  Gathering time: Kids and catechists work on small art projects until all kids are present.  Prayer: All gather and pray, usually around the theme of the chapter they are to study that evening.  Study: Traditional faith formation study. A class is anywhere from 3-11 kids in size, and it lasts an hour long. Once a month we gather for a full group prayer/music service, created by and for kids!
Additional Acitivities		St. Mary's Press
We create an original, self-published book of prayers and drawings each year. Kingdom Kids are given months to be inspired, develop, and work with catechists and family to create prayers and drawings.   Service project yearly. The last two years of service projects include donations to Birthright of Rochester, the Rice Bowl campaign, and the Diocease of Winona refugee resettlement program. in 2015-2016, a generous Pax Christi seamstress hand-sewed a prayer shrine for each student. Kingdom Kids decorated our shrines, and had them blessed by Father Fogal during our slow-motion Mass.		Sadlier

How can I help?

It's very easy to be a catechist (teacher). The lessons are written for you and all supplies are prepared. Come share your faith! The Diocese of Winona asks that all volunteers complete a VIRTUS safe environment session. You may go attend any session offered on the website: virtus.org. To volunteer contact Jessica Scully.

Can I register for Kingdom Kids and First Communion preparation? 

Yes, Kingdom Kids is an excellent preparation for First Communion and First Reconciliation.

How do I register my child? 

Register online.

For questions contact Jessica Scully.
jessica.scully@paxchristichurch.org