OLD – Family Ministry

Many mothers and fathers want to have family devotions but struggle to find fun and simple materials to use. Over the past several years Emily Cavins has written Family Night, a weekly devotion for families to aid parents in teaching the faith. Each lesson coincides with the Sunday mass readings.  With just a few minutes preparation time, your family can enjoy fun activities, discussion time and even a creative snack, but best of all, the family will remember the time spent together learning more about God. Plan on about forty-five minutes per session or less, but feel free to lengthen or shorten as you wish.

Select an evening when all the family is home. Sunday evening usually works best, but pick a consistent night for your family to meet each week. A Bible for each person who can read is important. For children who cannot read yet, a picture Bible or Bible storybooks would be helpful. A Catechism of the Catholic Church is also an essential tool for Family Night.

While enjoying the time with your children, pray that their hearts will be open to hear the voice of Christ.