Praying College Moms is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) religious organization that provides outreach and resources to mothers of college-aged children. The Praying College Moms local groups provide invaluable service in their faith communities, such as mentorship, encouragement, perspective, resources and networking with others who are going through the same experiences. In addition to our Bible study and prayer groups, we have socials and activities to deepen our friendships so our members can join together for a strength of purpose. Join us in our prayer for our college students: "They are our future and they need our united prayers that God will strengthen them and give them the grace to stand for all that is good and true on campus."

We pray for our children who are on a new journey in their lives--may they be safe and successful, living their lives with dignity and honor, being true to the values taught by their families and having the courage to share their trust in God with all those they encounter.

Check PCM Events for additional information

Meet at ZooLights at the National Zoo on Gaudete Sunday  

Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 5:30-8:30PM (Secure your free tickets online on November 25th)
National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008

PCM families are invited to get together and wear pink on Gaudete Sunday, December 11th, for a night of free festive fun, spectacular light shows and live performances at Zoolights, which transforms the National Zoo into a holiday winter wonderland. Food trucks offering tasty treats  will be on site. This is a free, ticketed event.  Free tickets for the day of our outing (December 11th) will be available online on November 25. Please secure your free tickets at https://secure.nationalzoo.si.edu/events We will meet at the gate under the Zoolights lighted sign at the National Zoo at 5:30 PM on December 11th. This is a walk-thru outdoor event, so wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Please remember to wear pink in celebration of Gaudete Sunday.

RSVP before November 25 to gam@jjgmullins

2022 Army Band Holiday Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022  from 3pm to 5pm

DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20006  

Join other Praying College Moms at the annual holiday concert. This concert is free and is a wonderful way for you and your family to start the Christmas season.  Request tickets for your entire family from Maria.

Doors open for seating one hour prior to show time.  These tickets are not for reserved seats and all seats, inlcuding wheelchair accessible seating, are first-come, first served.

NOTE: If you are interested in carpooling, email Maria Minero at this email address: Maria.  We can meet at IHOP (Blake Lane in Fairfax, VA) at 11am for anyone who wants to meet for breakfast or lunch before the concert.  After the concert, we plan on meeting for dinner at Tony Cheng's Chinese and Mongolian Restaurant at 619 H Street NW, which is about 15 minutes from DAR Constitution Hall.  Other suggestions are welcome.  We look forward to being together again!  

Praying College Moms Rosary

Rosary (In-person): Tuesday, December 6, 2022  from 7 to 9pm 

St. Mark's Catholic Church (Chapel),  9970 Vale Road, Vienna, VA

The Praying College Moms invite you to join with other parents of young adults to pray for their children's good health; emotional well-being; spiritual strength; finding of holy friendships; success in their end of school studies, projects and exams; for their work opportunities; success in their employment and/or continued education programs; for young adults in the military; and for young adults seeking employment.

Refreshments and fellowship at Room C-103 after the Rosary. 

Contact: Frances Chamberlin at #(703)981-7100

Weekly Rosary: Mondays at 7:00 pm Eastern Time through ZOOM

While we are still social distancing, we join together virtually in prayer by offering a Holy Rosary for our young adults, ages 17 to 27, friends, caregivers, school administrators and teachers, and families. We pray for their moral strength, good mental and physical health, successful support and strengthening of their Faith. We hold over 600 students in our hearts as we pray.

Contact Rowena to receive the Zoom meeting information. Note: A new Zoom link is provided each week. 

THE HOLY 14 SAINTS TO PRAY TO FOR PROTECTION FROM COVID-19:  The collect for their feast in the Missal of Bamberg reads: “Almighty and merciful God, who didst adorn Thy Saints George, Blase, Erasmus, Pantaleon, Vitus, Christopher, Denis, Cyriacus, Acacius, Eustace, Giles, Margaret, Barbara and Catherine with special privileges above all others, so that all who in their necessities implore their help, according to the grace of Thy promise, may attain the salutary effect of their pleading, grant to us, we beseech Thee, forgiveness of our sins, and with their merits interceding, deliver us from all adversities, and kindly hear our prayers.” For details on each of the fourteen Saints, click here: 14 Saints to Pray to for Protection from COVID-19

PCM Meetings Status

Frances Chamberlin, OCDS, Seminar on Divine Trust

The WINGS, a Women’s prayer group from a parish in California, requested PCM’s Frances Chamberlin to give the PCM Zoom Seminar on ‘Divine Trust’ with a Lenten theme.  On March 25, 2021, thirty-five women of all ages participated in the seminar with Frances.  Following Frances’ talk, there were group break-out sessions with questions.  One question that provoked much lively conversation was “God has given us all thorns in our lives. Why don’t we let God just take care of them?”  Frances’ seminar was warmly received.

. . . And So We Pray Blog

Author Maribeth Harper shares her 'And So We Pray' Blog which is full of timely guidance for Moms with College Age Adults. Maribeth is the author of the PCM . . .And So We Pray books.

And So We Pray Blog 

**Read Maribeth's article (August 2020) regarding '10 Weeks to Joy' at Maribeth Harper's Blog

How to Start a PCM Parish Group

Check out this new video of 'How to Start A PCM Parish Group' - hosted by Frances Chamberlin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJhS4hdEL2w&feature=youtu.be

Thanks to Gabriel Ridout for taking and editing the video!

. . .  And So We Pray - Guidance for Moms with College-Aged Young Adults Book

. . . And So We Pray - Guidance for Moms With College-Aged Young Adults, Praying College Moms third book in the  . . .And So We Pray series is available now in English and Spanish versions.   These books were written by Maribeth Harper and include a foreward by Rev. Paul Scalia. Do you know a mom whose child is in college? Offer her the perfect companion: And So We Pray. This book makes a great gift for moms of graduates!