Not-so-great expectations (for clergy kids – and all of us)
Clergy kids get special expectations. But Jesus overturned the expectations of others.
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Children in church
Can’t get to church? Morning Prayer at home can work with tweens and teens.
Our family is in church every Sunday. Except for one week this summer, when we weren’t.
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Secrets of a Pew Whisperer: Let the Children Pick the Seat
I have my own criteria for selecting a seat in church. But giving my children the freedom to pick where they want to sit has helped me see my limitations.
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5 Ways to Teach Kids Financial Stewardship in the Digital Age
Now that many of us give online through automatic donation, how do we teach kids what it means to tithe?
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I was a grandkid who didn’t go to church. Here’s what mattered.
My relationship with my grandparents planted some of the seeds for my adult conversion to Christianity.
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Preparing to Celebrate St. Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew reminds us that when we support our children’s participation in church youth programs, they will be transformed by their connection to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
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5 Ways To Revive Your Family’s Faith This Fall
There is no better time than fall to start new traditions, get back into parish life, and dive into faith with your family.
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Secret of a Pew Whisperer: Explain the Game
My dad didn’t just explain football to me—he and mom explained what was going on in church too: what we were doing and why it was important. Now I do the same.
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The Legacy of a Faith Community
I was reminded on Sunday that people make a church a home. Physical structures cannot compare to God’s spirit shining through God’s children.
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My daughter is growing into leadership – as an acolyte.
I am blessed as I watch my child grow. She is blessed as she learns she can be part of leading liturgy.
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