Parent Cafe
About
We support and guide parents in deepening their understanding of the faith, equipping them to pass on religious teachings and values to their children.
Have Questions?When We Meet
We meet weekly during the school year:
Tuesdays from 6-7:45 pm in the Fr. Ryan Stawaisz Community Center in Spanish
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm in the Fr. Ryan Stawaisz Community Center in English and 6-7:30 pm in Room 108/110 of the St. Joseph Center in Spanish.
Why You Should Attend
Because it will help you grow in your own faith, gain valuable knowledge and resources to raise your children in a spiritual way, and build a supportive community with other like-minded parents.
2023-2024 Parent Cafe Calendars
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Learn More About Parent Cafe
Parents are expected to come every week during their child’s faith formation time either as a volunteer or as a participant in our weekly Parent Cafe Session.
Because our Catholic faith is best learned and practiced within families, the Church calls parents to be the first and most important teachers of their children.
To help parents teach the faith to their children, we offer weekly Parent Cafe Sessions, a time when parents can learn how to pass on their faith to their children through presentations, small group discussions, as well as take-home resources.
It is our hope that our Parent Cafe sessions can address the decades of large numbers of young people leaving the faith (see statistics here).
If you have a conflict that prevents you from attending Parent Cafe sessions, please contact the appropriate staff member or volunteer to discuss other options.
Learn about Volunteering for This Ministry
Anyone 18 and up
We assist in organizing and facilitating the sessions, provide support to parents, and help create a welcoming and nurturing environment for learning and growth.
You can choose to serve during the following times:
- Tuesdays from 6-7:45 pm in the Fr. Ryan Stawaisz Community Center in Spanish
- Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm in the Fr. Ryan Stawaisz Community Center in English and
- Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm in Room 108/110 of the St. Joseph Center in Spanish
To make a positive impact on families, support parents in their spiritual journey, and help strengthen the foundation of faith within the community.
Our archdiocese requires all adult volunteers 18 and up to complete safe environment training.
This short one-hour online training teaches people how to create a secure and protected environment for everyone, especially children, by recognizing and preventing potential risks or harm.
Click here to sign up for training.
Contact Us
Cecilia Maya (Bilingual)
Parent Cafe Coordinator on Tuesdays in Spanish
Dave Regitz
Parent Cafe Coordinator on Wednesdays in English
Juan Rodriguez and Mirna Ochoa (Bilingual)
Parent Cafe Coordinators on Wednesdays in Spanish