"Whether or not there are any children in your congregation, there are a few simple things you can do to welcome children who may …
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Dear Parents: Thank You for Bringing Your Children to Church
"I can’t think of a better way for God's family to enter the church building on a Sunday morning than by shaking your hand and …
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Reflection: A Vow to Be Clear
There were so many things I didn’t know when I became a mother. I didn’t know how to change a diaper; the hospital nurse showed …
Just Reading the Bible
"I recall asking a wise lady who homeschooled, what Bible curriculum she used. She answered, 'I don’t use curriculum. I …
A Parenting Reflection: “Do You Love Me?”
In the process of baptismal preparation I always try to develop a relationship with both parents. I was …
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Reflection: Who is Your Good Shepherd?
"In our congregations many of us become shepherds for the children among us, complementing or supplementing a mother or father …
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A Reflection: Holy Water, Holy Hands
On that day the Nursery worker was out sick so Ruthie’s mom, Elizabeth, kept the Nursery. Since nine-year-old Ruthie …
The Cuteness of Children in Church (not)
Children in Church There is a conversation in our parish, as in so many churches around the country, about what role children and …
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Helping Children Grow Spiritually
The following article is adapted from “Children and Spirituality,” a brochure developed by the Mother’s …
What Adults Can Learn from Kids
The following TED talk could be used as part of a church parenting class, or other educational setting. Adora Svitak begins her …