Registration NOW open!
OUTDOORS IN OCTOBER!!
(Fall-Ordinary Time 2023) 

Classes begin October 6th
Oct 6, 20, 27 and Nov 3
10:30 AM, Fridays
Mary Garden at Holy Martyrs
(no class 10/13)

Grab your kiddos and join other moms from the Parish as we move and groove to upbeat songs specifically tied to the liturgical church year. 

Bring your own batch of instruments to "play" with and a blanket to sit on or use ours! We have an ample supply.  (Homemade instrument guide below...)

You and your little will GROW as we "pray twice" while singing and playing instruments in praise of God!
 

Registration closed.
"FALL" (ORDINARY TIME) INTO ADVENT 
(2023 Fall Extension)

Classes tied to the season of Advent,  in December.  Culminating in
THE NATIVITY HOUR, a lessons and carols for little ones.

Classes Dec 1, 8, & 15
Holy Martyrs Green Room 
featuring The Nativity Hour on the final day
 

Registration closed.
SHAKY EGG SHAKE-UP
(2024 Winter-Ordinary Time)

Beat the winter blues with 4-5 classes in January - February when Maine is at its coldest, but indoor free instrument play and shaky egg shakeups are at their finest!

tbd

Holy Martyrs Green Room 
 

Registration closed.
LOOSEN UP IN LENT
(2024 Winter Extension)

By now you're going stir crazy.  Join us for a 4 classes in March for this Lenten extension.  Divine Mercy chaplet will be featured during these classes where we model deeper spirituality for our littles.

tbd
Holy Martyrs Green Room 
 

Registration closed.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT IN MAY
(2024 Easter-Pentecost)

Join us for the return of outside Making Music, Praying Twice  sessions during the Easter Season!  These are inspiring, fun, lively, faith-filled classes for little ones (under 5 - but older is welcome too!) and their caregivers!  

Mary Garden at Holy Martyrs
tbd

Registration closed.
SUMMER CAMP WEEK 2024
JUNE TBD
 

(4 daily one-hour classes)

Each summer Making Music, Praying Twice takes on the feel of summer camp!  Classes meet daily for an hour each morning with a uniquely summer vibe - think "Take me out to the ballgame"... sign language songs...gathering drums....   

Shorts are encouraged and lots of families check us out for the first time with this program.

Perfect for the family who has multiple young children at home!  No official musical equipment required.  Families will be encouraged to collect homemade instruments and materials with their kiddos at home (think pots & pans, beans in tupperware or papertowel tubes, mom's scarf collection or sheer curtains.)  Parents who exhibit joy while making music with their voices, bodies and homemade instruments will have children eager to join in!

free to POTHE parishioners!
Summer Camp Registration fee is $35 for non-parishioners
Make checks payable to POTHE (Parish of the Holy Eucharist) memo: makingmusiccamp

Mary Garden at Holy Martyrs (weather permitting, inside if raining)
june or july
10:30 - 11:15 AM

The Nativity Hour free!
"Lessons & Carols for Littles"   (formerly Christmas Music Day) 

Usually in December
Looking for an Advent/Christmas activity you can do with the whole family from home?  Join veteran Making Music, Praying Twice teacher and POTHE's Director of Sacred Music Ministries Jennifer Runge and friends for "The Nativity Hour"! 

The Nativity Hour weaves short vignettes about the Birth of Jesus together with song, puppet shows, dancing, instrument play and more through a fun, interactive, hands-on parent/child Christmas Making Music, Praying Twice class perfect for the youngest parishioners (0-5 years of age) but open to entire families!   Join with even the littlest babes to celebrate the birth of our Savior along with other young families from our Parish and beyond!

You are invited to gather at-home instruments.  Think of things you already have in the house:  shakers, rattles, drums, scarves.  See the AT-HOME INSTRUMENT GUIDE for more ideas on how to make your own.  And don't forget to have a special lovey on hand for our lullaby to Jesus!

Register online at pothe.org/makingmusic or call 1-207-847-6884.    

Making Music, Praying Twice classes are especially designed for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers
and their parents, grandparents or caregiver.  

This is fun, easy, joyful music and faith formation for you and your little one - TOGETHER!  

Our classes immerse the child and parent in a cultural world that includes:

• Folk songs
• World songs
• Catholic songs and chants
• nursery rhymes

...and bathes their little ears with a "language" that is both highly musical and deeply spiritual.