The Little Way

We take inspiration for our ministry’s name from the life and spirituality of Saint Therese of Lisieux. She declared her vocation to be “Love,” and her “little way” was to trust in Jesus to make her holy and to practice good deeds and small, daily sacrifices.

Saint Therese reminds us that it is the little things that build up God’s Kingdom and inspires us to do the ordinary with extraordinary love.

Love.  Daily sacrifices. Little ways and little things. Doing the ordinary with the extraordinary love of a mother’s heart. Trusting in God to make us holy as we immerse ourselves in family life and the never-ending tasks of childrearing and homemaking…

Sounds like the Little Way for Moms and Kids to me.

As Catholic women, we can find inspiration and encouragement for our vocation of Motherhood from many sources: The church, God’s Word, the Sacraments, prayer, Our Blessed Mother Mary, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Saints Monica and Elizabeth Ann Seton—to name just a few. And of course, we have each other.

Thank you for your interest in The Little Way for Moms and Kids. I’m looking forward to meeting you and your children.

May God bless all that you do so that your entire life becomes a prayer!

Is KCYS training required?

At this time, Keeping Children and Youth Safe (KCYS) training isn’t compulsory for our members since the nature of our ministry requires each member to accompany and be responsible for her own children at all times.

All members are encouraged to attend a KCYS training session, however. It is a Diocesan policy that all volunteers have a background check and attend a KCYS training session, and as our ministry grows and we branch out into service to our church community, KCYS training will be required.

Our Ministry Coordinator (and her husband) are current with KCYS certification.

Please contact the parish office for details about upcoming KCYS training sessions or e-mail the Ministry Coordinator with any questions.

How do I join?

Joining The Little Way for Moms and Kids is easy! Just complete our Member Survey, e-mail the Ministry Coordinator, or join us for our Monthly Meet & Greet on the first Sunday of the month after the 8:30 a.m. Mass during hospitality (coffee & doughnuts in the gym).

Remember, it is free to join!

Is there a wellness policy?

Yes. In short, mothers and children are restricted from attending if they are ill. Please read the Wellness Policy for details.

Can I send my child to playgroup with a friend, relative, or babysitter?

No, mothers must accompany and supervise their children at all times.