Parenting Classes
Parenting Classes
During certain times of the year Saint Peter’s will host a series of “classes” for parents. This take place on Sundays and during the week. Scroll down for previous class topics and check back here for when our next series is scheduled.
–– Spring 2025 - Lenten Program
Parenting as a Spiritual Practice
Parenting can be incredibly rewarding and exhausting all at the same time. Sometimes, we enter into a relationship full of loving commitment with our children and wonder what happened to the person we were before we became ‘Mom’ or ‘Dad’. Our culture expects us to simply layer our identities and wear many hats in a compartmentalized existence of shift work. With Adrien Gehring, mom, spiritual director, artist. See below for more about Adrien.
Free class for parents! Come for one or all five sessions. Free childcare available.
–– Fall 2024 Parenting Classes
Raising a Kid Who Can
We care about you and support the important work of parenting in families that flourish together. This fall we are sponsoring a series of parenting classes led by Katie Hurd, LMSW, who will explore science-based advice and strategies to help our children thrive. Come learn with us!
Class Dates & Topics (9 AM)
Sunday, September 15, “Tolerating Difficult Feelings”
Sunday, September 22, “Independence, Motivation, and Self Control”
Sunday, October 20, “Accepting Anxiety”
Sunday, November 17th, “Compassion and Gratitude”
Come to one class or all four! The class is suitable for parents with children and is based on the book, Raising a Kid Who Can: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength by Catherine McCarthy, Heather Tedesco, and Jennifer Weaver. (Jennifer and Catherine are parishioners here at Saint Peter’s.) Copies of the book will be provided. Donation accepted but not required.
Bring your children to Sunday School in the Education Wing and make your way to the Meeting Room on the lower level.