Wonderfully His - Mother/Daughter Tea
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Sunday, October 11 | 1:00–4:30 PM
For girls in grades 4–7 and their mothersKnown. Beloved. Created for More.
Mothers and daughters are invited to spend a beautiful afternoon together at Wonderfully His: A Mother-Daughter Tea, a special event created to celebrate the unique bond between mothers and daughters while helping young girls discover the truth of who they are—and Whose they are.
Rooted in our Catholic understanding of identity and St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, Wonderfully His will encourage girls to recognize their God-given dignity, beauty, and purpose and to see themselves as beloved daughters of God.
The afternoon will include tea and refreshments, shopping and socializing, games and activities, as well as inspiring witnesses from women in our community who will share their own stories of faith, identity, and discovering God’s purpose for their lives.
Most importantly, mothers and daughters will have the opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life, enjoy one another, and create meaningful memories together.
Registration:
$40 — Mother & Daughter
$50 — Mother & Two DaughtersCome enjoy a lovely afternoon together and leave with a beautiful reminder:
You are known. You are loved. You are wonderfully His.
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A Beautiful Beginning to Lifelong Conversations
We know that one afternoon cannot answer every question your daughters may have—or every question parents will eventually need to navigate with them. Wonderfully His is designed to help begin the conversation.
Rooted in the truth that we are created in the image and likeness of God, this mother-daughter retreat will provide a beautiful and age-appropriate opportunity to talk about the goodness and gift of our bodies, the dignity of being created as women, and how we are called to be good stewards of this gift in our relationships with God, others, and ourselves.
Most importantly, we hope this day helps “break the ice,” giving mothers and daughters a shared language and foundation for conversations that can continue naturally at home as girls grow and mature.
What to Expect
Doors will open immediately following the 11:30 AM Mass for check-in (roughly 12:45 PM). Mothers and daughters will have time to socialize, enjoy tea and treats, and shop from local vendors before our structured program begins at approximately 1:30 PM.
Throughout the afternoon, mothers and daughters will hear from women in our community on topics designed especially for this important stage of a young girl’s life:
Rooted in His Love: Identity & Withstanding Peer Pressure - Presented by Rachel Price, this talk will focus on discovering and embracing our unique identities as beloved daughters of God while offering practical guidance for navigating friendships and withstanding peer pressure. Girls will be reminded that when Jesus is at the center of our hearts and lives, He strengthens and guides us in the relationships we build with family, friends, and those around us.
Wonderfully Made: God’s Plan for Your Body - Presented by Catholic pediatrician Dr. Jill Fitzpatrick, this session will offer girls an age-appropriate introduction to the way their bodies function from a biological perspective while helping them recognize the beauty, goodness, and intentionality of God’s design.
A Bond to Treasure: Strengthening the Mother-Daughter Relationship - Melissa and Lucy Treuting will share from their own experience as mother and daughter, offering encouragement and practical ideas for cultivating a relationship built on trust, communication, faith, and love.
Mother/Daughter Breakout Session - During a special breakout session, daughters will head to the Youth Room for a fun game and age-appropriate activity. Meanwhile, mothers will have an opportunity for conversation, questions, and practical guidance with Dr. Jill Fitzpatrick, Melissa Treuting, and Tiffany McGoey as they seek to accompany their daughters through the years ahead.
Throughout the afternoon, our sessions will be interspersed with games, activities, door prizes, tea, treats, and plenty of opportunities to simply enjoy being together.
Our hope is that mothers and daughters leave Wonderfully His feeling celebrated, encouraged, informed, and better equipped to continue these important conversations at home—while remembering above all that they are wonderfully made, deeply loved, and forever His.
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Meet our Presenters
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Rachel Price
Rachel Price has been a parishioner at Mary, Queen of Peace since she was a baby. One of eight children, Rachel comes from a big, close-knit family that now includes twelve nieces and nephews. She is currently a sophomore at Southeastern Louisiana University and enjoys playing the piano and spending time with friends and family.
Rachel is excited to share her own journey toward womanhood, along with some of the lessons she has learned about embracing who God created her to be and remaining true to that identity.
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Dr. Jill Fitzpatrick, MD
Dr. FitzPatrick is a pediatrician with Ochsner on the Northshore, where she has cared for children and families since 2010. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology, summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama and her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital New Orleans through LSU Pediatrics, where she was honored by her peers with the Gretchen Life Award for her compassion and dedication to patient care.
Her approach to medicine is deeply rooted in her Catholic faith and her belief that every child is a precious human life deserving of dignity, respect, and compassionate care.
Dr. FitzPatrick is also a wife and mother of four children. She considers her vocation as a wife and mother her greatest calling and is grateful for the opportunity to serve children and families through both her faith and her medical career.
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Melissa and Lucy Treuting
Melissa Treuting is a New Orleans native, wife, and mother who has called the Northshore home since 2016. She and her husband, Kurt, have five children. Melissa is passionate about her Catholic faith, Catholic education, and the arts. She currently teaches art at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic School while also pursuing her love of fine art through her growing art business.
Lucy Treuting is a senior at Archbishop Hannan High School, where she holds leadership roles in several clubs and honor societies. She is especially passionate about her Campus Ministry internship and enjoys competing in both track and field and swimming. Lucy also serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. After graduation, she plans to attend college and study psychology.
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