Dads Group (Jesse)
Cultivating Strong Fathers and Strong Families
The Dads Group at Stella Maris offers fathers the opportunity to build a supportive community, one where they can grow together in the essential virtues of fatherhood. Through this initiative, fathers are equipped to navigate the challenges of modern parenting, strengthening both their families and the broader community.
The Jesse Model is a significant inspiration for the Dads Group, drawing from the father of King David, whose lineage led to the birth of the Savior. Just as Jesse’s legacy shaped the future of salvation, the Dads Group aims to shape the future of our children through strong, virtuous fatherhood.
Key Virtues of Fatherhood
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Hope: Sustains a confident vision for the future, even amid challenges, and helps fathers persevere while instilling hope in their children.
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Magnanimity: Calls fathers to seek what truly matters, set high standards, and inspire greatness in family life and work.
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Virility: Expresses mature responsibility, initiative, and leadership, guiding the family with purpose, integrity, and care.
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Concord: “Loving together”; builds harmony and collaboration in the home and beyond, fostering conversations about what serves the genuine common good.
The Importance of These Virtues
These virtues are fundamental for fathers to live out their roles with strength, purpose, and grace. By cultivating hope, magnanimity, virility, and concord, fathers can navigate the complexities of parenting with confidence, enriching their families and the community. This collective growth also strengthens the bonds between fathers, fostering a robust, supportive network that benefits the entire school community.
Additional Activities
To foster camaraderie and healthy bonding, the Dads Group participates in various activities, including:
• Soccer: Thursday evenings
• Basketball: Saturday mornings
These activities provide opportunities for fathers to connect with one another outside of formal settings, building lasting friendships and reinforcing the spirit of teamwork and support that defines our school community.
At Stella Maris, we believe that strong spiritual and familial bonds are key to developing well-rounded, faith-driven individuals. We invite parents to join these enriching groups, where they can grow in faith, form lasting relationships, and play an integral role in the spiritual and personal development of their children.
