KEEP YOUR CHILDREN CATHOLIC

Among the biggest challenges faced by Catholic parents today is keeping children from being tempted away from the faith.  Parents who nurture their own faith, model it for their children, and pray for them constantly stand a good chance of keeping them Catholic.  Try these suggestions to help:

Make regular use of the sacraments:
The sacraments open the flood gates of God's graces that holy life possible.  Attend Mass as a family on Sundays and Holy Days.  choose on Saturday each month to attend Confession.  Refresh your Baptismal promises at least once a year.

Teach children to understand what they believe:
It is not enough to memorize prayers and articles of faith.   Parents need to explain the meaning behind them.  Use the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a reference

Be Patient:
Don't panic if your children occasionally veer from the spiritual path you have set.  Gently guide them back and remember that some of the saints occasionally strayed too.