esus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs."  We can remember the first time we held our child in our arms.  We likely prayed for help?  Would we have what it would take to be a good parent.  At the Baptism of our child we made promises to them ... to guide and form them in the Catholic Faith, to help them realize that the Church is their second home, to form a "domestic" church at home, to bring them to Church on Sundays and Holy Days, to teach them how to live as Christ taught us, by loving God and neighbor.

Sometimes we need help.  We don't have all the answers.  It's great for us to admit that.  It's good for our children to know that as well.  I hope this is a place you can visit from time to time.  I've tried to select some links that are practical and helpful.  It's likely you have some favorite links of your own.  Please share them with me.  I'll check them out and perhaps add them to this page.  My address is:

May you never forget how important it is to spend time with your family.  May you always know love ... the love of God, the love of the Church, the love of your family.  Enjoy!


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Parents and Children Together

Great ideas for the whole year! Teen Chastity
True Love Waits Sex Respect

Special Pages

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The Rosary Project
This is a wonderful DVD for teaching children the prayers of the Rosary ... in seven languages.
This testimonial is unsolicited.  Kids as young as 1 will be mesmerized!


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On the road or at home ... listen to Relevant Radio,
Bridging the gap between faith and everyday life
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