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CHURCH: CULTIVATING INTERGENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIPS
Many of us tend to naturally surround ourselves with peers roughly our own age. Yet, Church encircles us with people of all ages. In this sacred space, we have the opportunity to cultivate some our the richest non-familial relationships. We can share wisdom with other parents, laugh with teens in the youth group, study scripture together, pray in Eucharistic Adoration, or simply have conversations about faith with an eclectic mix of folks. Share life experiences and initiate meaningful conversation with those from your faith community! Cultivating intergenerational friendships will certainly enrich your faith!
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Corporal Works of Mercy are acts of love that address the physical and material needs of others. The Corporal Works of Mercy are:
The Spiritual Works of Mercy address the needs of peoples’ minds, hearts, and souls. The Spiritual Works of Mercy are:
At first it may seem like one more task to check off the list, but by faith, we know that prayer is not just another task. Prayer is the breath of the soul. If we don't pray, our souls are suffocating! But with busy lives, how are we supposed to "fit" prayer into our already hectic lives?
To keep prayer from feeling like just another thing to do, below are some helpful resources to make "getting into prayer" easy for you and your family.
FOR FAMILIES:
Loyola Press Family Resources
The Kids Bulletin for Sunday
Holy Cross Family Ministries
The Kennedy Adventures - Practical solutions for Catholic parents
CathFamily - Resource library for raising children in the Catholic Faith
Strong Catholic Family - resources and activities for Catholic families
Faith and Fabric - Activities for Catholic families
The Catholic Toolbox - ideas, inspiration and resources for catechists and parents
Teaching Catholic Kids from Our Sunday Visitor