Good News is for Kids

I recently read the message to children given by Pope John Paul II in 1994. In it he tells us the whole of the Gospel could be understood as the “Gospel of children” and how important children are in the eyes of Jesus. He also said, “we could even say that the Gospel is full …

Being Christ to our Kids

In early June, Pope Francis spoke of the important role of parenting as an educational mission. He said: “Today we consider the vocation of families to educate their children, to raise them in the profound human values which are the backbone of a healthy society.” “This educational mission is essential nowadays,” he said. I am …

Striving for Peace and Joy in the Family

THE Catholic faith, with its richness of tradition and understanding of the scriptures, is a great resource to pass on to our children. I’ve come to realise the best opportunity to pass on the faith to our children is seizing small teachable moments in our everyday life. I had such an opportunity when my five-year-old …