Weekly Mass exposes our children to God less than one percent of their time. No one doubts that attending church as a family is extremely important. But parents must find ways to reinforce what is learned there. Here are 10 suggestions for ensuring that daily living reflects one's faith in God. Most parents make sure their children brush their teeth and go to the bathroom before getting into bed.
Many parents routinely read their children a bedtime story.
Show them by example how to pray in their own words. You could read a Bible verse. You've waited all year for your vacation. The car's packed, everyone's in, and you've just put the key in the ignition. Saying a prayer can become as much a part of the trip as filling the gas tank.