Thompson believes that families of committed Christian faith are privileged places of intentional formation in Christ and the primary places of faith formation for children as well as ongoing adult spiritual growth. The Catholic school is uniquely positioned to supply what today s society no longer provides, namely, a Christian vision of family life . The vision we are speaking of goes beyond theological teachings to a personal, interactive reinforcement. When this aspect is missing from the home, the school can often do a great deal to help make up for it. The school has a unique distinction to offer families when it comes to stressing not only quality time , but also adequate time with children.
Many adults are unsure where or how to begin spiritual practices at home.
They may lack confidence in their ability to communicate faith. Catholic-school educators should consider it part of their mission to provide ample opportunities to parents to enable them to integrate their daily family lives with spiritual development. The first step is to make a conscious effort to educate ourselves, our co-workers, and then the community to the primary role of the family and its importance to the Church and society. We then view ourselves more in the position of servant leaders and resource persons who educate and inform. Great opportunity to follow the liturgical calendar and give seasonal formative thoughts.