Our Mission

Dads serving, teaching, and witnessing to the children of Prince of Peace Catholic Community.  

What we stand for — Discipleship. Accountability. Devotion. Serve.  

Who benefits from POPDADS?

The Children
  • Children earn better grades and report feeling more competent when their Dads are involved in their school activities
  • Children enjoy school more when their Dads are directly involved on the school grounds
  • Children who are not faring well in school have less school-related anxiety when their Dads are more involved on the school grounds
  • Children who see their Dads interested and involved in their schooling are more likely to view their education as important and worthy
  • Children learn by example how to be good community citizens and involved Dads

The Mothers
  • Dads help share the burden of parenting responsibilities
  • High levels of Dad involvement are related to closer father-child relationships, which in turn allow for smoother-running households

The Fathers
  • POPDADS serve as a social support network, and men who have greater social support networks also have fewer symptoms of depression
  • Through POPDADS activities, Dads can become better acquainted with their child’s teachers, school administrators, and friends
  • Participation in POPDADS activities gives Dads a chance to compensate for their own Dads' lack of involvement, or even a “second chance” to be more involved with a younger child
  • POPDADS provide an avenue for community involvement

The School
  • Schools have an extra source of parental involvement on hand
  • Schools can directly benefit from fundraising events organized by POPDADS
  • POPDADS can oversee the repair and maintenance of school facilities where school budgets fall short

The Community
  • POPDADS help make the school safer, which is an asset to any community
  • POPDADS help to forge a greater sense of community between the schools and their surrounding neighborhoods
  • POPDADS create an environment where important community issues can be discussed and acted upon
  • Community involvement is contagious!

Source: Rachelle Swan PhD. "How to Increase Father Involvement at Your School: The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Dads Club." 2003

Get Involved. 

    Are you ready to make a difference in your child's life? 

Leadership Council

Chad Evans - Chairman
Fr. Tom - Co-Chair
Brad Moon - President  
Carlos Diaz
Ray Gallegos
Jamie Gill
John Lehman
Tim Montpas
Rob Rickman
Robert Thoele
Tom Walsh
J.D. White

Dad's Prayer

God, bless all the fathers in the world.
Guide them to be good role models
and loving to all their children.
Help them to be a father like You are.
Give them grace and patience
to handle situations in a loving way.
Amen.