The Christ Child Society of Pasadena is an all volunteer, non-profit organization members dedicated to improving the lives of children facing economic hardship. The work is accomplished by working on a variety of projects focused in the San Gabriel Valley. The center of our service is always focused on our spiritual life and the love of the Christ Child.
Learn more about our local Pasadena area organization.
Some of the tasks within the organization include planning and organizing events while other participation includes assisting in our many service projects.
Members serve on committees helping with various tasks throughout the organization. Some members knit or crochet sweater sets or knit, crochet or sew small blankets for the Layettes that we distribute to underprivileged families. Many members enjoy volunteering for our PALS reading to children program while others offer their help with our Annual Fundraiser, Auction and Luncheon event.
View our Christ Child Society of Pasadena Organizational Chart to view all of the activities and the committees that oversee them.
Our meetings and social events begin and end in prayer. Our inspiration and direction has been handed down from our foundress Mary Virginia Merrick. Mary believed: “The spirit of the Christ Child Society is one of personal love for the Christ Child expressing itself in the personal service for the least of “His little ones.” We are a Catholic based organization although we help low-income children of all faiths and we welcome anyone who is interested in serving God’s children in need.
For all of our meetings and events, view our calendar.
Applicants for membership in the Christ Child Society of Pasadena are sponsored by two current members who are in good standing and have been active members for at least one full year. The sponsoring Active members will complete a “Provisional Member Proposal Form.”
Applications are due in March and reviewed by the Membership Committee and then submitted to the Board for approval. Upon approval, an invitation is sent to the applicant in April to become a Provisional member in May.
Provisionals are admitted once each year in the spring (usually May) and receive a formal orientation by the Provisional Chairwomen who act as guides and resources along with the Provisional’s Sponsors throughout the Provisional year.
Provisionals are obligated to participate in:
Provisional members are invited and encouraged to participate in all service, spiritual and social activities of the Christ Child Society of Pasadena.
Upon completion of the Provisional year and obligations, the Provisionals are welcomed into active membership in the Society at a Mass and Luncheon in May.
* These are expectations for all members
