The Diocese of Fort-Wayne South Bend and Saint Pius X Parish present
The Messy Family Project Workshop for Parents
Your mess is His masterpiece
EVENT CANCELLATION NOTICE
Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, we are taking precautions to keep all our families safe and healthy and unfortunately postponing this event for the time being. Those who have registered will receive a refund. We hope to reschedule for the fall and apologize for any inconveniences. We pray you all stay healthy in this time!
On March 28, Mike and Alicia Hernon, co-founders of the Messy Family Project and parents of ten, will present a two-part workshop: “Messy Parenting 101” and “Keeping Love Alive” at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
The afternoon will include discussion, Q&A, and a social.
Cost is $10/person. Childcare is FREE but you must register by March 22!
Who are Mike and Alicia Hernon?
Michael & Alicia Hernon are on a mission to empower parents, strengthen marriage, and bring families to Christ throughout their ministry, the Messy Family Project. The Hernons have traveled within the United States and around the world giving encouragement and seeking to spark a conversation between spouses on how to be the best parents for their children. Parents of 10 children and grandparents to 3, Mike and Alicia offer down to earth, practical insights into family life through their website and podcast, which is downloaded over 20,000 times every month. Learn more about them & their ministry at: www.messyfamilyproject.org
Schedule
March 28, 2020
12:30 PM
Registration and childcare open
Parish Life Center
1:00 PM
Welcome and Opening
St. Pius X Church
1:15Â PM
Talk 1: Messy Parenting 101
St. Pius X Church
It is a myth that there is a perfect way to be a parent. The reality is that every family, every couple, every child is different but when parents work together, they can figure it out. Sharing wisdom borne from experience, Mike and Alicia share practical advice, encouragement, and tools to enable spouses to collaborate so they can make a plan to parent their children without losing their mind.
2:00 PM
Couple discussion
Opportunity for snacks in the Parish Life Center
2:20 PM
Talk 2: Keeping Love Alive
St. Pius X Church
The grace to be a mother or father comes from the Sacrament of Marriage. Realizing this is the first step to become an effective parent. When parents strengthen their marriage they are able to love their children more effectively and create a community of faith and love within the home. In this session, Mike and Alicia remind couples of the beauty of marriage, give practical ways to renew the well and demonstrate the effect marriage has on the culture within the family.
3:10 PM
Couple Discussion
Opportunity for snacks in the Parish Life Center
3:30 PM
Q&A with Mike and Alicia
St. Pius X Church
3:50 PM
Blessing and Close
St. Pius X Church
4:00 PM
Social with Mike and Alicia
Parish Life Center
4:30 PM
Childcare Ends
Parish Life Center
Questions?
Contact us!
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Lisa Everett: leverett@diocesefwsb.org or 574-234-0687
Caty Burke: cburke@diocesefwsb.org or 260-422-4611