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Family Life
Adoration for Parents: A prayer time as a couple following a guided format with meditation and music. Stay a little longer for some social time at the end.
When: Sept 1st, 2026 | Nov 3rd, 2026 | Feb 9th, 2027 | Apr 20th, 2027
Where: OLG Chapel
Where: OLG Chapel
When: Dec 6th, 2026
Where: Upper School gym
Rorate Mass: Enter deeper into the meaning of Advent, a time of expectation, eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Son of God, the Light of the World.
When: Dec 4th, 11th, and 18th 2026
Where: OLG Chapel
When: Dec 4th, 11th, and 18th 2026
Where: OLG Chapel
Couples Retreat: Day retreat for couples led by Father Terrance LC, Gaetane Auger, and couples of the Family Life team.
When: February 21-22, 2025
Where: Pinecrest Academy
Family Mission Downtown: A service opportunity to encounter the homeless in Atlanta.
When: February 2027
Where: Downtown (meet up at Holy Spirit Preparatory School)
When: February 2027
Where: Downtown (meet up at Holy Spirit Preparatory School)
Parent's Rosary: Every Monday a group of parents connect virtually to start the week with the prayer of the rosary. No sign up required, all invited! On Wednesdays, meet up at 8am in front of OLG chapel for an in person rosary.
When: Monday 10am, Wed 8am
Where: by zoom (Mon) and at OLG (Wed)
When: Monday 10am, Wed 8am
Where: by zoom (Mon) and at OLG (Wed)
When: April 18, 2025
Where: Pinecrest Academy
Contact: Sarah Gagnier
When: Sept 16, 2026, 3:30-6pm
Where: Upper School Gym
Mom’s coffee: organized by PAPA (Pinecrest Academy Parent Association)
When: Friday 8am-9am, Aug 18, Nov 10, Dec 14, Jan 26, Feb 7
Where: Amphitheater / Upper School gym atrium
Pillars: Parent small groups by grade levels
When: Weekends 2x/year
Where: In homes
Contact: Dianne Patota
“To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children." ~ Saint John-Paul II
Our Pinecrest Family Life programs exist with this premise in mind, designed to support our families in the Integral Formation® of their children, through parenting formation, spiritual growth, and marriage enrichment. We want to accompany and help strengthen parents for the benefit of their beautiful children.
We believe that the essential relationship between Pinecrest Academy and parents, who are the primary educators of their children, is collaborating with and supporting them in the formation of their children into Christian leaders. Family Life serves as a valuable tool for families gifted with this most important role!
In addition to supporting each individual family, the Pinecrest Family Life program seeks to build community among all of our families. Families have the opportunity to engage with one another in a unique and enriching way through Family Life, and treasured friendships have been forged through participation in the various programs.
Our Pinecrest Family Life programs exist with this premise in mind, designed to support our families in the Integral Formation® of their children, through parenting formation, spiritual growth, and marriage enrichment. We want to accompany and help strengthen parents for the benefit of their beautiful children.
We believe that the essential relationship between Pinecrest Academy and parents, who are the primary educators of their children, is collaborating with and supporting them in the formation of their children into Christian leaders. Family Life serves as a valuable tool for families gifted with this most important role!
In addition to supporting each individual family, the Pinecrest Family Life program seeks to build community among all of our families. Families have the opportunity to engage with one another in a unique and enriching way through Family Life, and treasured friendships have been forged through participation in the various programs.
What parents are saying:
"The Family Life programs offer excellent opportunities for personal and spiritual growth as a parent and as a family. Many of the events also provide a chance for families to bond and experience the strong sense of community that exists at Pinecrest.“ - Jennifer Althardt, Pinecrest parent
"At Pinecrest, we found our life community.” - Mark and Hope Thatcher, alumni parents
“One of the things I was most impressed with when we arrived at Pinecrest was the Family Life program. I couldn’t believe that a school would have a program like that, and that you wouldn’t just drop your kids off at school. Our family had the support that Family Life offered which we had not found in public school.” - Vivian Heard, alumni parent
"At Pinecrest, we found our life community.” - Mark and Hope Thatcher, alumni parents
“One of the things I was most impressed with when we arrived at Pinecrest was the Family Life program. I couldn’t believe that a school would have a program like that, and that you wouldn’t just drop your kids off at school. Our family had the support that Family Life offered which we had not found in public school.” - Vivian Heard, alumni parent
Our Mission: To form Christian leaders who will transform society.
