MISSION STATEMENT:
The Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS) creates in women an awareness of the inner sacred self, while at the same time teaching them new ways to inspire, encourage and affirm each other. Through the process of personal and spiritual growth, women have the opportunity to clarify their values, claim their own giftedness and bring these new strengths to their family relationships and to the Christian Community.

BACKGROUND:
M.O.M.S. was created in the fall of 1986 by Paula Hagen, O.S.B. and a group of mothers at St. Timothy's Parish in Mesa, Arizona. It was designed to encourage prayer, discussion and friendships between mothers of all ages. St. Timothy's has offered over 30 M.O.M.S. classes facilitated by mothers. In 1993, it was published and was marketed nationally. Over 50% of the participants have continued in on-going study groups and have been more actively involved as leaders in a variety of community areas. Currently over 75 dioceses and 15 retreat centers in the United States and Ecuador have initiated M.O.M.S.

OBJECTIVES:

• To gather mothers together to form a network of mutual support in a chaotic society;
• To provide a group experience of learning, praying, and ministering to each other;
• To introduce mothers to opportunities for personal and spiritual growth through group dynamics;
• To increase communication skills and use of prayer rituals in daily family life;
• To increase their awareness of the community resources and provide opportunities for ministry.

For more information, call 1-800-788-4616 or 307-237-2723 or e-mail pat@dioceseofcheyenne.org