
Thomas Griffin 3/25/24 (For National Catholic Register)
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Excerpt: How do we (as parents) instill the faith in our children in a way that is impactful and memorable?
Lent is always the perfect time to take stock of this question. My wife, Joanna, and I have been trying, and sometimes failing, at being intentional about this since we got married almost five years ago. With sons Benedict, 3, and Gabriel, 1, we pray before meals, attend Sunday Mass, and say our prayers before bed. As every parent knows, many times these occasions are filled with challenges. Since Holy Week can have its own set of difficulties as a young family, planning ahead is critical.
Last year, we began some traditions that we plan on continuing every year in order to allow our kids to experience Holy Week as more than just attending a few extra church services.
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Thomas Griffin is the chairperson of the religion department at a Catholic high school on Long Island where he lives with his wife and two sons. He has a masters degree in theology and is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Empty Tomb Project: The Magazine.
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