S12 E15 - How to Root Your Kids in the Soil of Faith

Abiding Together

In this episode, we chat about helping children cultivate a deep relationship with God. In today’s culture, with entertainment and distractions at our fingertips, this can seem like a difficult task. We discuss the importance of being a good witness to our children and living out daily what you want them to learn. We also share examples of what we have done well, what we need to improve upon, and the amazing power of intercessory prayer.

Heather’s One Thing - Letter to Families from JPII

Sister Miriam’s One Thing - Jason and Crystalina Evert’s new book Male, Female, Other?

Sister Miriam’s Other One Thing - The Pints with Aquinas episode: Responding to Transgenderism With Truth and Mercy w/ Jason Evert

Michelle’s One Thing - The women’s bracket of March Madness

Discussion Questions:

• How is God inviting you to have a deeper role in the formation of children?
• How can we help our kids grow in their relationship with God in the culture?
• Do you have a rule of life? If not, what would you like to include in your rule of life?
• What is the current culture of your family or household? How would you like it to grow?

Journal Questions:

• How was I formed in the Faith as a child?
• Who are my spiritual children?
• What does the Lord want for my family’s rule of life?
• How is God inviting me to change the culture of my home?

Quotes to Ponder:

“As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world in which we live.” - St. Pope John Paul II, November 30, 1986 Homily in Perth

“…the family is the centre and the heart of the civilization of love.” - St. Pope John Paul II, Letter to Families

Scripture for Lectio:

"As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” -Joshua. 24:15

Sponsor - The Augustine Institute:

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