Divine Mercy Parish Launches Little Lambs Playgroup for Young Families
Little Lambs Playgroup at Divine Mercy Parish Offers Faith-Filled Fun for Families This Fall
If you’ve been looking for a space where your child can play, learn, and grow in faith — and where you can meet other families doing the same — Divine Mercy Parish is opening the doors to just that this fall.
Launching in September, the Little Lambs playgroup at Divine Mercy Parish is a free, weekly gathering for children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. It’s a place for little ones to explore and connect — and for parents, grandparents, and guardians to do the same.
The playgroup meets Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the Parish Center, with a target start date of September 25. Registration is now open, and space is limited.
What to Expect at Little Lambs Playgroup
Each week, families gather for a morning of free play, crafts, storytime, songs, snacks, and prayer — all thoughtfully designed for early childhood development and grounded in the Catholic faith.
But what sets Little Lambs playgroup at Divine Mercy Parish apart is its hands-on, shared approach. This isn’t a drop-off program — adults stay and join in the fun. That makes each session an opportunity not only for children to learn and socialize, but for grown-ups to build friendships, too.
A Place to Slow Down and Connect
In a world that moves fast, Little Lambs encourages families to pause — to sing a song with their toddler, to sit on the floor with a storybook, to enjoy a morning together with purpose and joy.
The experience is playful and welcoming, yet deeply meaningful. It’s about forming bonds between children and caregivers — and among parish families walking similar paths.
A New Parish with a Long-Standing Home
Although the church building on St. Paul Street has stood for more than a century, Divine Mercy Parish itself was established just three years ago, uniting several local parishes into one faith community. From the start, the parish has focused on creating opportunities for all ages to grow in faith outside of Mass — and Little Lambs is one of the first programs built with young families in mind.
The program is open to both parishioners and families in the wider Blackstone-Millville area who are looking for a faith-based playgroup with heart.
What to Know Before You Go
- Who can attend: Children from birth through age 5, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.
- Schedule: Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, running from September through May.
- Location: Divine Mercy Parish Center at 48 Saint Paul Street in Blackstone.
- Cost: There is no fee to attend — the program is completely free.
- Planned Start Date: The first session is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025.
- How to sign up: Registration forms are available at the church, the rectory, and also online.
- Space is limited: The program can accommodate up to 25 children, each with an adult.
Looking Ahead: More Programs for Young Families.
Divine Mercy Parish is also preparing to launch another program called Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. This Montessori-based religious education program for children ages 3 to 6 will deepen faith formation and follow the parish’s religious education calendar. According to Toni Harvey, Pastoral Associate, the parish hopes to roll this program out before the end of the year.
Have questions on any of the Parish Programs or want to sign up?
Call Toni at (508) 883-6726 x3 or email associate@divinemercyparishma.org.
A Gentle Beginning, A Lifelong Foundation
For many families, Little Lambs playgroup at Divine Mercy Parish may be a first step into faith formation outside of Sunday Mass. It’s a small beginning — a shared song, a quiet prayer, a craft made with love — but it plants seeds that can grow into something lasting: friendship, belonging, and faith that moves with your family through the years.
Though Divine Mercy Parish is newly formed, its home at St. Paul Church has been a familiar part of Blackstone for generations. Our town has a long, proud tradition of faith and community — and while Divine Mercy is just one of the many churches that serve our neighbors, this program is a new way to carry that tradition forward, one morning at a time.
So if you’re looking for something gentle and joyful — a place to be present with your child, to meet others, to feel rooted — know that this is here, too.
Right in the heart of our little town.
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