"No society can be called healthy when there is no real room left for family life."
- Pope Francis
Did You Know?84% of teenagers think highly of their mothers while 89% think highly of their fathers. More than three- quarters of teenagers enjoy spending time with their parents. The most influential way to parent a teen is by being a good listener and being a good role model espeically when dealing with stress and other life difficulties.
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Did You Read in the Catechism?"Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child's earliest years. This already happens when family members help one another to grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in keeping with the Gospel. Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God. The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families; it is a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents." CCC 2226
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Resources for you!
Here highlights the topics to help you journey with your teen!
Before You Watch 13 Reasons Why by Leah Murphy13 Reasons Why, a new Netflix original series based on the novel of the same name, has virally captivated audiences, with many expressing serious, strong emotional investments in the stories of the characters depicted. Social media is full of loads of people commenting on the most “important,” “powerful,” and “deep,” moments depicted in the series. However, this show, despite it’s mysterious, captivating nature, is not harmless and there are some serious considerations you should make before watching, or as you reflect on what you’ve already seen. Read more.
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"What "13 reasons Why" Gets WrongThe hit Netflix series, "13 Reasons Why" brings up a lot of important topics that need to be discussed, but it gets a few things wrong in its commentary on suicide. Those are explained here.
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