A collection of resources & tools to help parents and students have a successful school year.

A prayer as we start the school year

Heavenly Father,

May this new start be a chance to reconnect with you, the one who holds all things together.

(pause)

I surrender my kids, knowing they are safe in your hands. I pray this year would be one of growth, courage, and joy for them. I pray they would come closer to knowing who you have made them to be.

(name each of your children)

I surrender my own work and hours, allowing you to be my hope, motivation, and reward in all things.

(name your jobs & responsibilities) 

I surrender all the things I hope and long for this coming year. I surrender all the things I worry over in these coming months. I pray for help to rest in your perfect timing and care.

(name your hopes & fears)

I surrender my home, and all the moving parts. I pray all the things that demand our time and effort would be given with intentionality and love.

May this year be one I submit fully to you.

Amen

FamilySmart : Monthly Online Events for Parents & Caregivers Fall 2024

Monthly Online Events for Parents & Caregivers Fall 2024  Registration for our Fall Series is open … Every month we bring families together online to watch a video and to talk about what helps. All of our events are hosted and facilitated by Family Peer Support Workers.  Here are our fall topics, we hope to see you there!

Making Sense of Anxiety in Children and Youth

As we enter into a new school year, the Archdiocese of Vancouver is pleased to once again be offering Making Sense of Anxiety in Children and Youth, a Dr. Neufeld video course with discussion facilitated by Kevin Bredeman, M.A.

3 Ways to Keep the Faith This School Year

https://beholdvancouver.org/resources/3-ways-to-keep-the-faith-this-school-year “Here, try these on and see what you think.” Handing a pair of red gym shoes to my oldest, I fully expected him to quickly lace them up and take off running through the store in his typical all-boy fashion. Instead, he paused during 

9-day Novena for the Start of the School Year

I’m inviting anyone who wants to join me to commit to setting aside even just five minutes each day to pray for our children and our schools, for the Holy Spirit to open our eyes to the specific ways in which we are being called to take action and be part of the change, and for God to give us the vision that we need to be who God is calling us to be in a broken world.

FamilySmart Fall Programs for Parents & Caregivers

Parent Peer Support  We provide emotional support, information, resources and help in navigating services for all parents and caregivers with a child, youth or young adult with mental health and/or substance use challenges.  Our services are free and available to families living in BC and 

Sensory Processing Workshops

Are you new to the world of sensory processing? Would you like a different view on your child’s behaviour? Join Jennifer Sexton, occupational therapist, for her Sensory Processing Workshop Series: What is Sensory Processing? November 19th, 6.30 – 8.00pm Helping The Sensory Child At Home 

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