Church frustration

[jessicaem]

I was going to go to a young adults conference hosted by my diocese today, but it got canceled for lack of interest. This is extremely frustrating to me. Not that I was so pumped for this particular conference; in fact, I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy any of the morning sessions and was only excited about the afternoon session because it was

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[lissiehoya]

I kinda understand how you're feeling. I've wanted to get to know people at my parish but they only seem to have activities aimed at seniors. Then there's a "women's club" which doesn't say it's just for seniors but I assume based on the parish community. Anyway, my gut says speak up and say something, but I know I wouldn't take my own advice either. :(

[jessicaem]

Yeah, women's groups are usually for senior women. In the same way that "women's" clothes are.

I have spoken up, and the response is usually like, "Yeah, you're right, we don't have childcare then," or, "Oh, really? Naw, I bet there's childcare. Lemme look into that."

[garpu]

I know what you mean...your parish actually *doing* things aimed at non-teens is a good thing. Seems like a lot of the ones out here just don't do anything because it's assumed we'll be busy with kids.

[jessicaem]

That's true! I was thinking about how my kids really DO keep me very busy, both practically speaking and mentally. I can't grasp stuff the way I used to. Maybe that's why for eons, the menfolk did the studying while the wimmins stayed home with the children.

Bah.

[annabellissima]

Wow... your church is so vibrant with activities. You're blessed in that you have a church that has a strong ministry to young adults. This is something I've often lamented because of it's almost complete absence in most Catholic churches.

Childcare would be nice, but I honestly don't expect the Catholic church to provide this. Sometimes they'll have it, but it's usually for mom-specific groups, not womens groups.

Is it impossible to find someone who would be willing or available to babysit for an hour here or there? A friend, a relative, or someone else you trust? If not, it's time to find someone! Sean and I are almost in the same boat and we need to find someone (outside of my mom and my best friend) who can do this every once in a while so that we can have a date night (we go out together without Ellie about once every 3-6 months) or do something else.

[annabellissima]

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[jessicaem]

Yeah... there really isn't anybody I wouldn't feel like I was imposing a huge burden on. When you say you need to find someone other than your mom and your best friend, you are two childcare givers ahead of me already.