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Momentum

- Find more about Momentum at: www.momentummothers.org Or contact the Archdiocesan Family Life Ministry Office.
  713-741-8710
- Catholic Single Mothers
  
  For single mothers seeking healing, community, and a deeper connection to their faith, Momentum offers a supportive environment to grow closer to God and build connections with women on similar journeys. All single mothers are welcome, whether never married, separated, divorced, or widowed. Momentum provides faith-based gatherings and retreats for single mothers. Chapter leaders receive mentorship and scripture-based programming, which includes videos and leader guides. Typical gatherings feature faith-based programming for women, childcare, and often a meal or refreshments
  
  How to Start a Momentum Chapter at Your Parish:
  
  a) Introductions. The pastor, FLM office, and Momentum participate in a 1-hr virtual meeting for a personalized debrief on the parish’s needs and expectations, ministry purpose, community benefits, and activities.
  
  b) Invitation: Gather 2-4 single mothers in the parish to lead or extend an invitation to the community for getting started.
  
  c) Formation and Discernment. Interested people will participate in
  An information session led by the FLM office and Momentum leadership.
  The interested moms will receive a two-day formation on the fundamentals of family enrichment ministry conducted by the archdiocesan Family Life Office and an invitation to discern their call. Momentum will provide formation on program management.
  If required, formation for mom-to-mom childcare can be provided.
  Safe environment certification is required for everyone providing childcare.
  
  d) Setup and support: Provide a meeting space, childcare accommodations, and space for a meal or refreshments for attendees. Accompaniment from our clergy at retreats is highly appreciated.
  
  e) Community Connection: Promote the ministry's availability and reach out to single mothers in the parish and community through presider announcements, the bulletin, flock notes, a ministry fair, and other viable communications.