Children

Being a parent can be a daunting task, even in the best of situations. In today’s society, a parent has to deal with many challenges such as: consumerism, technology, the media, and many other issues. As parents we are responsible for the moral and faith formation of our children.

While parents may choose various modes of education for their children (Catholic education, public school or homeschooling), it remains the parents’ duty above anyone else’s to teach their children. This necessarily means remaining informed and involved in the education children are receiving and supplementing or moderating when the need arises.
 
The Catechism reminds us of this role by saying that parents “bear witness to this responsibility first by creating a home where tenderness, forgiveness, respect, fidelity and disinterested service are the rule. The home is well suited for education in the virtues” (Catechism, 2223).

Contact your local parish for additional information.