Children

Being a parent can be a daunting task, even in the best of situations. But as daunting as it might be sometimes, parents can never forget that they have been entrusted with the faith formation and spiritual lives of their children. 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).

Therefore, 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 that their children are receiving and supplementing or moderating when the need arises. The Office of Catechesis and Faith Formation seeks to support parents in this essential task. 
 

Contact your local parish for additional information.