For this session place individual unlit tea candles, one for each participant, around the bigger candle. The facilitator closes the first session by saying a prayer for each participant, lighting the candle closest to the person being prayed for. Most certainly father and mother are apostles, bishops and priests to their children, for it is they who make them acquainted with the gospel. In short, there is no greater or nobler authority on earth than that of parents over their children, for this authority is both spiritual and temporal. What is needed is the support for families to name, claim, and find road maps to the holy ground of life-affirming conversations.
Many people report similar answers.
They are the holy grounds of their life. Places that people have those special conversations where memorable, intimate dialogue takes place. Place some food on the table that the group can share. With the candle still lit and the snacks on your table, invite participants to pray any meal time prayers they share now, or grew up sharing in their families. Light the candle on the home altar.