Presented by Benedictine Life Foundation of Wisconsin, Inc.

Family Gathering: Dec. 20, 2025

Registration has ended

About This Event

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon concluding with an opportunity to share a meal. Children ages 6-9 are invited to join Sarah Wilkin Gibart for prayer and creative work time. We will explore the rich theme of Advent in the spirit of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Parents, this is an opportunity to enjoy the monastery and catch a breath in this busy season! You may choose to join in the children’s program, or take in the art exhibit, relax in the library, bring a project of your own, or simply have time for coffee and conversation.

Registration cost includes a simple entree prepared by the culinary team using fresh, seasonal offerings (families may also wish to bring a side dish or dessert to share).

Schedule

3:00 pm – Gather
~3:30-5:15 pm – Programming/free time
5:15 pm – Dinner
6:00 pm – Adjourn

Leader

Sarah Wilkin Gibart is a teacher of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd who leads regular Children’s Prayer during Sunday Assembly worship.

Cost

$25/family

Questions

Please contact Sarah: sjwilkin09@gmail.com or Nichole: nfromm@holywisdommonastery.org with any questions.

About This Event

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon concluding with an opportunity to share a meal. Children ages 6-9 are invited to join Sarah Wilkin Gibart for prayer and creative work time. We will explore the rich theme of Advent in the spirit of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.

Parents, this is an opportunity to enjoy the monastery and catch a breath in this busy season! You may choose to join in the children’s program, or take in the art exhibit, relax in the library, bring a project of your own, or simply have time for coffee and conversation.

Registration cost includes a simple entree prepared by the culinary team using fresh, seasonal offerings (families may also wish to bring a side dish or dessert to share).

Schedule

3:00 pm – Gather
~3:30-5:15 pm – Programming/free time
5:15 pm – Dinner
6:00 pm – Adjourn

Leader

Sarah Wilkin Gibart is a teacher of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd who leads regular Children’s Prayer during Sunday Assembly worship.

Cost

$25/family

Questions

Please contact Sarah: sjwilkin09@gmail.com or Nichole: nfromm@holywisdommonastery.org with any questions.

Getting There

Holy Wisdom Monastery
4200 County Hwy M
Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
United States