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Ministry of Mothers Sharing (M.O.M.S.)

The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (M.O.M.S.) is a ministry of the Benedictine Sisters of St. Paul's Monastery in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Contact Information

Colette Crowley, M.O.M.S. coordinator for the Boston area, 978-474-0985
Archdiocese of Boston Family Office of Family Life, 617-746-5800

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, M.O.M.S. 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

M.O.M.S. is an 8 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 I – Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance
Session II – Stress, Worry and Anxiety
Session III – Everyday Spirituality
Session IV – Feelings
Session V – Personal Goal Setting
Session VI – Values in Friendships
Session VII – Celebration
Session VIII – Discernment: Spiritual Gifts Inventory

Contact/More Information

To request more information, training for your parish or to review free for 30 days a Beginner's Kit (includes all the information and sample of books, video and tape needed to initiate the Ministry) contact: