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MINISTRY OF MOTHERS SHARING
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Introduction
What is MOMS?
The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) is a ministry of the
Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Objectives
- To gather mothers together to form a network of mutual spiritual
support.
- To provide a group experience of learning, praying and ministering
to each other.
- To introduce mothers to opportunities for personal and spiritual
growth in a faith sharing group.
- To increase communication skills and the use of prayer rituals
in the home.
History
This Peer Ministry was co-created by Paula Hagen, O.S.B., Vickie
LoPiccolo and Patricia Hoyt based on the theology of "Called
and Gifted". Since 1992, MOMS has reached over 500,000
women and their families in over 100 dioceses. More than 3000
parishes have purchased the initial Beginner's Kit.
Structure
MOMS is an eight- week, parish-based peer ministry using the book
MOMS: A Personal Journal. Each session begins and ends
with a prayer ritual designed to enhance the Christian perspective
on each of these topics.
- Session 1 – Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance
- Session 2 – Stress, Worries and Anxiety
- Session 3 – Everyday Spirituality
- Session 4 – Feelings
- Session 5 – Personal Goal Setting
- Session 6 – Expressing Values in Friendship
- Session 7 – Discernment of Gifts
- Session 8 – Celebration of New Beginnings
A Beginner's Kit includes all the information and sample of books, DVD and audio tape needed to initiate the Ministry. This is available for review (free
for 30 days) prior to purchase. For more information or to order the kit contact:
National MOMS Office
St. Paul's Monastery
2675 Larpenteur Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55109-5097
651-748-4089, 877-281-6298
moms.custserv@stpaulsmonastery.org
MOMS Staff:
From Left: Jean Glaraton, Administrative Assistant; Sr. Paula Hagen, Retreat Director;
Mary Boespflug, National Director, MOMS; Sue Narog, Customer Service Manager
jglaraton@stpaulsmonastery.org
srpaula@stpaulsmonastery.org
maryb@stpaulsmonastery.org
snarog@stpaulsmonastery.org
Please consider making a donation to provide leadership training for women in this Ministry. You may send check or money order made out to St. Paul's Monastery, with MOMS on the memo line, or click here to donate on-line.
PLEASE SEE PUBLICATIONS PAGE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM MOMS
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