Families
& Youth
Baby & Me Playgroup (0-6 years)
Parents , grandparents, and caregivers, together with children ages 0-6 years old, are invited for drop-in play at St. John the Divine Parish (Loft), on Monday mornings from 10 AM until 12 PM. Toys will be available, and refreshments will be provided. Some gatherings may include formation for young families.
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During the summer months, Baby & Me is facilitated out of Springbank Park (weather permitting).
This group is facilitated by Alexandria Fung, Pastoral Minister to Families & Youth.
We recommend signing-up for our e-mail communications in case of inclement weather or programming cancellations. Contact: afung@dol.ca
Coffee Club
All are welcome to the celebration of Mass at 10AM, followed by a drop-in social in the Narthex of St. John the Divine Parish - on the second Sunday of the month.
Coffee and tea are provided. Freewill offerings or donations of nut-free snacks to share are appreciated.
Second Sunday of the Month
Liturgy of the Word with Children (4-6 years)
Sundays at St. John the Divine Parish Loft, 10AM Mass
Saturdays at St. George Parish Library, 5PM Mass
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​Annual registration is required. Please complete one Waiver per child and return to Alexandria Fung: afung@dol.ca
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Children ages 4-6 years old are invited to participate in catechetical activities about the Sunday Gospel while their families attend Mass. Activities include reading the Gospel at their learning level, learning prayers and songs, completing crafts related to the Gospel message.
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Programming is facilitated by trained volunteers of our Family of Parishes. This ministry is growing, recruiting and training new volunteers is ongoing. Scheduling is flexible. To get involved please contact Alexandria Fung,
Pastoral Minister to Families & Youth: afung@dol.ca
Family Adoration
Fourth Thursday of the Month
Fourth Thursday of Every Month, 6PM-6:30PM,
Followed by a family social
Different than usual Adoration times at Springbank Catholic, Family Adoration events are offered with young families in mind. These 30 minute opportunities for prayer before the blessed sacrament will include music ministry, and activities for young people to pray with / work on while their families pray nearby. Coloring sheets and quiet activities will be available.
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Family social time will follow Adoration.
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation
Preparation to receive and celebrate the sacraments at Springbank Catholic Family of Parishes is ongoing. To support this growing ministry, we are in constant need of volunteers. Training and resources will be provided, and scheduling is flexible.
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For more information about joining the Team, please contact: sacramentsatspringbank@dol.ca
Little Church Day Camp
Little Church Day Camp is a unique experience in the Diocese of London for children, ages 4 to 6 years old, to explore the Catholic faith hands-on. This experience applies the pedagogy (teaching style) of Sofia Cavalletti, a student of Maria Montessori.
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Alexandria Fung, Pastoral Minister, is the creator and facilitator of Little Church Day Camp. She has completed training with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd of Canada (Level 1 Catechist).
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Little Church Day Camp will take place this year (2026), from July 13 until 17.
Catholic Schools
There is something unique and special about education that views human life as an integration of body, mind, and spirit. Faith and spiritual growth are at the heart of Catholic education, which fosters the search for knowledge as a lifelong spiritual and academic quest. Through Catholic education, students learn about their Catholic faith and how to live it in all areas of life.
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Springbank Catholic Family of Parishes is responsible for the pastoral care of the students, staff, and families of
five Catholic elementary schools:
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​St. George (Feast Day, April 23)
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St. Jude (Feast Day, October 28)
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St. Nicolas (Feast Day, December 6)
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St. Rose of Lima (Feast Day, August 23)
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St. Theresa (Feast Day, September 30)
