“He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents.”
– Malachi 4:6
Our goals are to:
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Support parents and caregivers by providing resources to learn, adapt, and embrace time-honored practices to share Christian faith and values with your children
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Support congregations with resources and educational opportunities to create or strengthen ministries to help parents and caregivers share their Christian faith and values with their children
Relational Parenting Workshops
Mondays or Wednesdays 7:00 pm
1 session per week, 6-weeks total
Topics Covered:
- Session I: A Christian-Based Approach
- Session II: Systems Theory – Parenting Approach
- Session III: Understanding Parentalization
- Session IV: Attachment Theory
- Session V: Parenting with a Cultural Approach
- Session VI: Trauma-Focused Parenting
Join the Relational Parenting Classes at any of the 6 locations
Lighthouse Family Center – Mondays 7 pm
3405 N. Front St. Philadelphia PA 19134
Iglesia Pena de Horeb – Mondays 7pm
211 W. Ontario St. Philadelphia PA 19134
Iglesia Tabernaculo de la Fe – Wednesdays 7pm
315 E. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia PA 19124
Iglesia Cantico Nuevo – Mondays 7pm
2344 N. 5th St. Philadelphia, PA 19133
Grace Church – Wednesdays 7pm
123 E. Wyoming Ave. Philadelphia PA 19120
With each attendance, you will be entered into a raffle for prizes and experiences that will bless you and your children, such as dinner at Fogo de Chão and a visit to the Sight & Sound Theater!
Rites of Passage Ceremonies
Rite of passage holds particular significance in Hispanic families. These ceremonies play a crucial role in shaping our children’s cultural identity, values, and traditions.
Quinceañera Celebration:
The quinceañera is a traditional coming-of age celebration for girls in Hispanic culture, typically held on their 15th birthday.
This important event can incorporate Christian elements such as a thanksgiving service, where the young woman offers prayers of gratitude for her life and future, and a blessing ceremony where she reaffirms her commitment to her faith and receives blessings from family and the church community.
Passage to Manhood Ceremony:
A passage to manhood ceremony is a symbolic ritual that marks a boy’s transition into adulthood.
This ceremony can include elements such as receiving a special token or symbol of manhood, participating in a time of reflection and commitment to Christian values, and receiving words of wisdom and guidance from male mentors and family members.