Chapter 6: It's Only the Beginning

Objectives:

• Great habits help us become the-best-version-of-ourselves.

• Daily prayer helps us hear God’s voice and gives us courage to do what he is inviting us to do.

• Gratitude for God’s blessings fills us with joy.

Opening Prayer:

Start by saying, “Let’s take a moment in silence to be still and quiet and open ourselves up to whatever God wants to lead us today.”

Have your child/children bless themselves and read the prayer:

God, our loving Father, thank you for all the ways you bless me. Help me to be aware that every person, place and adventure I experience is an opportunity to love you more. Fill me with a desire to change and to grow, and give me the grace to become the best-version-of-myself in every moment of every day. Amen.

Modeling is an important part of many aspects of parenting. And it’s important in the faith life, too! Go to confession as a family. Make an appointment with Fr. Martin or go to the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan.

It can be difficult and distracting, but it’s important that our children see us going to this Sacrament regularly, and that we think it’s important – to help them know that even though it may be difficult and scary, we do this too.

Make it a point to go once a month or twice a month. It makes it easier for them to have the routine, and to have the witness of their parents going to confession, too.

Pray this Prayer with Your Child Each Day this Week