1st Fridays

1st Friday meetings begin with Mass in the church, followed by activities at the parish center. These meetings are generally unstructured to encourage socialization. Children are welcome to participate in a variety of outdoor activities as weather permits. Indoor activities usually include a seasonal craft, and board games are available. Children are encouraged to enjoy social time or bring something from home to share, such as friendship bracelets, knitting, crocheting, trading baseballs cards, etc. We always welcome creative moms who are willing to lead a craft or activity with the group.  For those wishing to follow the Nine First Friday devotions we have included a link with the devotional prayers and explanation below.

https://www.thecatholiccrusade.com/first-friday-devotion.html

SCHEDULE

9:15 a.m. – Arrive

9:30 a.m. – Mass in the church

10:00 a.m. – Head to the gym for opening prayer followed by activities. Bring a sack lunch or snacks to eat.

12:00 p.m. – Clean up time

Participating Family Expectations

All moms are required to help supervise the children during their activities, and to help clean up afterward. All parents in attendance must have completed Protecting God’s Children and Safe Environment forms as well as a background check on file with VIRTUS, per the Rockford Diocese policies.