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Advent Family Day Book Party: “Saintly Adventures” by Alexi Sargeant
Saturday, December 5, 2026
10:00 am EST - 12:00 pm EST
Catholic Information Center
1501 K Street NW
Washington,
DC
20005
United States
Description
The CIC invites DC-area kids and parents to our family-friendly Advent party on Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A 9:00 AM family Mass will be offered as well, followed by a snack time for the children and coffee break for moms and dads.
We will be joined by children’s book author, Alexi Sargeant. Alexi will kick the morning off with a reading and little lesson, followed by the Family Day Advent Party with crafts, food, and fun. During the party, parents will have the special opportunity to buy the book and chat with the author.
Attendees are also welcome to shop from our array of Christmas gifts at the CIC’s bookstore.
The CIC is located at 1501 K Street, NW. Please note that the CIC building’s garage is closed on Saturday mornings, but street parking is available or use an app like Spothero to locate open garages.
12/5 Schedule:
- 8:40 AM: Doors open for check-in
- 9:00 AM: Family Mass
- After Mass: Snack and coffee break for kids and parents
- 10:00 AM: The Saintly Adventures Family Day Book Party kicks off with the author’s reading of the story
- 12:00 PM: Party concludes
This program is offered for in-person attendance only.
About the Book:
Meet a maiden who led armies into battle, a man who journeyed across the world to become a priest, a nun who faced danger in the jungle, and many more holy men and women guided by God on great adventures!
As the highly anticipated companion book to Sargeant’s popular Saintly Creatures, Saintly Adventures brings fourteen extraordinary tales to life, highlighting the daring bravery and heroic virtue of the saints. Specially crafted for children aged 5-12, each captivating story ignites young imaginations and shows them that a life lived for God is the greatest adventure of all!
Paired with breathtaking, full-color illustrations on every page, this beautiful storybook will quickly become a cherished family read-aloud. It makes the perfect gift from parents, grandparents, or godparents to introduce young readers to the inspiring faith and holiness of the saints!
Saintly Adventures is available for purchase at the CIC’s bookstore.
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About the Speaker
Alexi Sargeant is a Catholic teacher, writer, and game maker. He has worked at publications such as First Things and Magnificat. Alexi lives in Hyattsville, MD, with his wife, Leah, and their children Beatrice, Thalia, and Malachi.
