Your Catholic Family

"Your children receive their faith from you in much the same way that they receive their language, their loyalties, their preferences, their talents and their habits from you. Your faith will almost inevitably be their faith at whatever level you express it, so if you want them to have a deep, solid and lasting faith, then you will have to put some effort into the way you express your faith to them. The first goal of this book is to help you explore your own faith. The second goal is to give you simple and effective ways to share your faith with your children."—from the Introduction "Jim Merhaut has accepted the challenge to prepare a new generation of parents (and grandparents) with this wonderful new resource. This encyclopedic work is a treasure chest of solid content and engaging activities. Jim provides parents with the wisdom and guidance they need to share the Catholic faith with their children…[and] leads families through a journey of discovery, uncovering the riches of the Catholic tradition and helping families apply their learning to life today."—from the Foreword by John Roberto, Center for Ministry Development "Jim Merhaut's book is a creative breakthrough toward solving the catechetical challenges that face the Church in the United States today…a breath of fresh air in catechesis."—Father Ken Miller, former executive director of pastoral and educational services for the Diocese of Youngstown and pastor of St. Louis Church in Louisville, Ohio Parents and grandparents will find many activities to explore and share faith at home, all based on the four themes of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Scriptural Foundations, Celebration of the Christian Mystery, Life in Christ and Prayer. Scriptural Q & A Word games Board games Games for young children Activities for teenagers Creative art/learning projects Topics for discussion Countless ways to pray and faith-share And so much more!

Looking for a way to bring your family together in faith and fun, but not sure where to start? Discover how game night meets Catholicism in this guidebook of activities with strategies and suggestions for fun family engagement— with one another and with faith! Adaptable ideas for storytelling, arts & crafts, meals, outdoor adventures, places to go... these are just some of the ways families can bond and deepen their faith, building a "domestic church" of their very own!

A series of insightful and often humorous weekly reflections on raising faithful Catholic families, Homegrown Faith, draws on familiar situations--sibling rivalry, fender-benders, lost shoes before Mass--to reveal unexpected sacramental riches. What you can expect to harvest: Short readings designed to fit into even the most chaotic family schedule Related questions for reflection for application in your own circumstances A guide for using the book for group study

There is no more beautiful model to encourage spouses and parents in their magnificent mission than the Holy Family. God, knowing that we need examples in life, wished to give everyone in the Holy Family an unsurpassable, admirable, and yet mostly imitable model.Now more than ever the core of the Catholic family is under attack. We must do all that we can to remove the destructive influence of the world from our homes while striving to instill joy in each member of the family, working together with love in Christ through the Faith.

What ever happened to family prayers? It's not too late to start your own tradition. This beautiful leather-bound book helps make faith and prayer a part of your life at home, at work, and everywhere you go.

Capturing the heartbeat of the Roman Catholic way of life, "Talking with Catholic Friends and Family" provides an insightful glimpse into the way Catholics think about God, the church, getting to heaven, and the practice of their religion.