The Catholic Parent
7 Episodes
Do you ever feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You're not alone. This six-episode series features real Catholic families like yours sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent aims to encourage you as a mom or dad as you embrace your God-given role to form your family in the richness of the Catholic faith.
Watch the series with your spouse, with friends, on your own, or as part of a small group! The participant guide includes questions for group discussion, topics for personal reflection, and ideas to try at home.
Want to share The Catholic Parent at your parish? Download the parish promotional flyer here.
Download the participant guide here.
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The Catholic Parent | Trailer
Coming to FORMED January 15!
Do you ever feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You're not alone. This six-episode series features real Catholic families like yours sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the...
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Our Sunday Obligation | The Catholic Parent | Episode 1
Episode 1
The realities of bringing the whole family to Mass can strike fear into the hearts of many parents. How do you navigate crying, distractions, and looks from other parishioners? How do you teach that the Mass is the "source and summit" of the Christian life when it's sometimes confusing, even as a...
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Confession | The Catholic Parent | Episode 2
Episode 2
Going to Confession can be challenging. You feel anxious and guilty for your sins, and you certainly don't want to tell them to a priest! How do you muster the courage for Confession and convince your family to go with you?
Confession is actually a place of victory. The Lord meets us in our brok...
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Family Prayer | The Catholic Parent | Episode 3
Episode 3
Prayer is hard for everybody, let alone a family with rambunctious, sugar-crazed children. Prayer is the foundation of a relationship with God.
But how do you do it? And how do you do it as a family?In this episode of The Catholic Parent, you'll hear stories of success and failure from parent...
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Sacrifice | The Catholic Parent | Episode 4
Episode 4
It's an understatement to say marriage demands a lot. Family life and raising children demand even more. Isn't fulfilling those duties enough? Why does the Church teach that we should fast, and what does that mean practically?
In this episode, Sr. Rachel Marie discusses these questions alongside...
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Generosity | The Catholic Parent | Episode 5
Episode 5
Tithing. Maybe you've heard the word before, but what is it? What does it really mean to tithe?
In this episode, we explore tithing—our obligation to provide for the Church's material needs—and examine how generosity bears fruit in our lives. Join other Catholic parents and enter into the story ...
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Handing on the Faith | The Catholic Parent | Episode 6
Episode 6
The Catholic Church calls parents to be the “first heralds of the Gospel” by teaching and handing on the faith to their children. But even well-intentioned moms and dads can feel inadequate about this monumental task and tempted to give up.
If you've ever felt the weight of this responsibility, ...
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Parent Guide | The Catholic Parent
28.6 MB
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Promotional Flyer | The Catholic Parent
2.75 MB
