Parents

Intentional Parenting

Inspire faith in the next generation.

Producing and guiding the next generation is a mission that stretches us and pushes us to depend on God like few other things in life, all the while revealing and shaping our larger purpose within God’s plan for humanity.

Building Strong Families

Those blessed with the gift of children are called to inspire and nurture the faith of the next generation as life’s greatest privilege and priority.

Every believing parent hopes his or her child will embrace the faith and grow deep spiritual roots. But studies tell us that over half of those growing up in Christian homes will walk away from Christianity by the time they leave the teen years – never to return.

Too often, parents “outsource” the spiritual formation of their children to the church. And while a good church is very important, God designed the family to be the primary place where faith is nurtured.

Parents can become intentional about launching simple faith routines. You can help your children, at age appropriate levels, become intentional about fostering relationships with their parents, siblings, friends, family, and Jesus.

Life Stage Pointers & Idea Cards: Parents

Life Stage Pointers provide a Catholic Christian perspective on common family seasons and challenges.

Caring for an Aging Loved One
All of us know that our parents, spouse and other family members will eventually grow old and face inevitable health challenges. We even understand that sickness and death are partContinue reading “Caring for an Aging Loved One”
The Empty Nest
Achieving the long-term goal of raising and launching children is one of those milestones in life that can lead to surprising emotions. One day you might feel relieved to catchContinue reading “The Empty Nest”
Launching Young Adults
After years of saying, “When I grow up, I’m gonna be…” there comes a point in which your children start going through the steps of actually making it happen. Dr.Continue reading “Launching Young Adults”
Preparing Your Child for Adolescence
“Enjoy ‘em now, because they’ll drive you crazy when they’re teenagers!” That’s the warning parents of pre-teens often hear. Obviously, you and your pre-teen are in for a lot ofContinue reading “Preparing Your Child for Adolescence”
Your Child’s Schooling Options
Parents are the gatekeepers and ultimate decision makers for their children. As you evaluate the many schooling options available to your family, reflect on the following questions and apply prayerContinue reading “Your Child’s Schooling Options”

The Idea Cards help you make faith conversations easy by providing simple activities you can do in one evening.

Epiphany Home Blessing
Best Use:This tradition is done at the beginning of each year so that you can invite God into your homes and placeContinue reading “Epiphany Home Blessing”
Back to School Prayers
Best Use:To ask God’s blessing upon a a new school year or term. Nutritional Value:These prayers are a great way to helpContinue reading “Back to School Prayers”
Family Lenten Calendar
Best Use:Simple steps your family can take for a meaningful Lent. Nutritional Value:Print this Lenten family calendar from Loyola Press and postContinue reading “Family Lenten Calendar”
Young Children: Parent Picture
Bedtime Blessing Best Use:As a bedtime prayer activity with young children Nutritional Value:A fun way to share a story and a prayerContinue reading “Young Children: Parent Picture”
Adoration Guide for Children
Best Use:To help children participate and pray during Eucharistic Adoration.