Interfaith Family School

Moms and Tots Group

Partners Religious Education Program

S.P.O.K.E.S.

Adoption Group

The BluePrints Experience

Interfaith Union

Under Fives

You may think to yourself, “what does this mean?” Does it apply to how long you like your eggs cooked? Maybe how long it takes to get in and out of the shower on a workday? Well, not long ago, a group of young parents decided that the name "Under Fives" defined, in part, who they were – interfaith (Catholic and Jewish) parents of children who are “under five.” HOWEVER, all agreed that it was a most crucial time to continue to explore issues of faith and family formation.

Our mission statement:

1. To share examples and be role models for each other on how best to integrate two religions into
   family life;
2. To form relationships/friendships with other interfaith couples who have similarly aged children; and
3. To learn how and when to start teaching our young children about God and the principles of our respective religious traditions.

We gather once a month, from October to May, in three locations, including Old St. Pat's. The focus of our meetings are adult discussions, with an emphasis o n topics that are important to interfaith families with young children; to arm you with information to make wise choices as your family grows together. Children are welcome too: they can stay in the room with their parents, or attend the free childcare across the hall. Again, the emphasis is on adult learning.