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Do you have kids ages 0-6? Or are you expecting your first baby? Would you like a way to connect with other parents while deepening your Catholic faith? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Rooted was created by a group of parents who had the desire to support, strengthen, and empower other Catholic families as they walk through the first few years of raising young children (think of it like that "village" everyone keeps talking about).

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Rooted is a collaborative, city-wide apostolate made up of:
 

  • Saint Charles Borromeo Parish

  • Notre Dame Parish (part of Our Lady of the Falls)

  • Holy Ghost Parish (part of Our Lady of the Falls)

  • St. Peter Parish 

  • St. Bridget Parish (part of Our Lady of the Falls)

  • McDonell Area Catholic School System (MACS, particularly St. Charles PreK-2)

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Inspired by Acts 2:42, our community aims to share life together, pray together, participate in the liturgical and sacramental life together, and grow in our faith together – all while trying to keep our toddlers quiet during the homily! From your baby’s birth and baptism to their first year of kindergarten, you can expect to receive support and solidarity in this season of Catholic parenthood. Raising young children in faith may not come with an instruction manual, but it does come with a village. We can’t wait for you to be part of it!

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Rooted Events 2025

All events are family-friendly and geared toward parents with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, but older siblings are always welcome (scroll down for more details)
 

  • Rooted at Catholicism on Tap – Monday, February 3 / 6-8pm @ the GREC

  • Mardi Gras Family Potluck – Tuesday, March 3 / 4:30-6:30pm @ Holy Ghost

  • Go-to-Confession Playdate — Saturday, April 12 / 9-11:30am @ Notre Dame

  • Itty Bitty Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 20 / After 10:30 Mass @ Notre Dame

  • Pentecost Playground Picnic – Sunday, June 8 / After 10:30 Mass @ Holy Ghost

 

Get Connected with our Community:
 

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Event Descriptions 

 

Monday, February 3 – Rooted Goes to Catholicism on Tap
6-8:00pm / The Goldsmith Religious Education Center (across from Notre Dame parish)

One of the best Catholic events our parishes have to offer! Enjoy free childcare, sit with other Rooted parents, and listen to a dynamic Catholic speaker while snacking on hors d’oeurves and sipping local brews. Click here for more info and childcare registration info > https://www.ourladyofthefalls.org/catholicism-on-tap
 

Tuesday, March 4  – Mardi Gras Potluck
4:30-6:30pm / Holy Ghost Parish Fellowship Hall

Feast together like proper Catholics! Bring your absolute FAVORITE dish to share and let the kids eat whatever they want for dinner as we explore practical and doable ways to ready ourselves for the Lenten season. Potluck Signup - Coming Soon!

 

Saturday, April 12 – Go-to-Confession Playdate
9-11:30am / Notre Dame/GREC

We’ve booked a priest for a special Saturday morning confession! Come sip coffee and take turns socializing/supervising kids while each of us gets a chance to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation this Lent.
 

Saturday, April 20 - Itty Bitty Easter Egg Hunt!
Immediately following Mass / Notre Dame lawn (GREC as backup)

Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord at Easter Mass then let the little ones loose for a baby/toddler/preschool friendly egg hunt. There might even be a few surprises for the parents, too!
 

Sunday, June 8 – Pentecost Playground Picnic
Immediately following Mass / Holy Ghost

Ease into summer and mark the end of the Easter season! Pack a lunch or bring a dish to pass for your family and come for a casual hangout as we celebrate the patron of Holy Ghost parish - the Holy Spirit! This is a great chance to invite other families with young children as well.

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