Why We Love CCS

After my children graduated from local Catholic high schools, I was looking to continue my involvement in a Catholic community. Christ Child Society of Pasadena has been a wonderful extension of that community.

My mother, my sister and my sister-in-law were all members of Christ Child Society of Pasadena. It was only natural that I would join. I have SO enjoyed the friendships I have made and the variety of events. I admire the service that our members provide to the community.

There is something for everyone. We have bridge, Bunco, service projects, Masses and a fun yearly auction and fashion show. The membership requirements as a provisional are minimal. Once a full member, you get to pick and choose how engaged you want to be.

I was introduced to CCS by my good friend Gina who was helping to get me involved in the Pasadena community, which was then new to me. What I love most about CCS is being able to serve the needier parochial school children in the community while managing to have so much fun with a group of amazing woman. A true win-win!!

I joined Christ Child Society of Pasadena to put my faith into action. And what better way then providing a newborn with a layette of necessary items.

I joined CCS in 2015 and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know and work with all the very friendly and kind women from all parts of San Gabriel Valley. Whether we are assembling tote bags of baby supplies, called Layettes, or bidding against each other at a Silent Auction, I know that everything we do will ultimately help a child or family who really needs our support. There is a wealth of opportunity to help the cause — taking photos as the Public Relations Chair, writing the newsletter, knitting or crocheting baby items, helping distribute layettes to the different agencies we support, or acting as a Liaison to one of the 15 schools we help. There is so much variety that it’s easy to find a worthwhile activity. I highly recommend the experience of participating in the Christ Child Society of Pasadena.

I joined CCS of Pasadena because I wanted to be involved in a women’s group that was: Catholic faith based, with women from all over the Pasadena area and did impactful service projects to benefit children. There is a nice balance between the social, service and spiritual aspects of the group. I wanted to get to know and serve with women from different parishes and I love the multi-generational aspect of women of all ages involved. CCS of Pasadena has been a great joy in my life for many years now. I also love the faithful women involved who have a heart for service for children and enjoy being together to have fun at the same time.

I joined Christ Child as a great opportunity to serve the children of the community. Also, I love being a part of Christ Child because of all the wonderful women that I meet from so many different parishes.

I joined CCS at the suggestion of my friend Sharon. She said it was a group of lovely women with a fun annual luncheon, and an impactful (on a small scale) charity that wasn’t a huge time commitment. CCS of Pasadena works with my life and provides fulfillment when I can participate. The thing I love the most is helping with the Layettes!!!

I had friends who were active members in the Christ Child Society of Pasadena. I questioned them about the organization and its purpose. I was impressed as I learned more about efforts and endeavors of the women in the organization to help children in the Catholic Schools in the San Gabriel Valley. I decided I wanted to become a member and participate in their good works too. I like being together with women who share a common purpose to help students and their families enjoy the benefits of a Catholic education. I also appreciate the opportunity to socialize and enjoy the company the very special dedicated women who make up the membership of Christ Child Society of Pasadena.

I joined Christ Child Society of Pasadena to spend time with my mother because doing the activities together would give us opportunities to be together and to help children. It has also given us time to share in our faith with other Catholic women in our community. All that we both have given to Christ Child has given even more back to us.

I joined the group 26 years ago sponsored by my mother-in-law who had joined a few years earlier and thought it would be a good organization to join to get to know new people as I was just moving into the Pasadena area. I love the CCS mission to help vulnerable children which I have seen first-hand by volunteering as a Parish Representative for the group. I experienced how relieved and thankful the kids and their families are to have someone help them. I also like the membership for the friendships. The CCS community as a whole not only enriches children's lives but also creates long lasting bonds among its members.