Comments on: Having Faith: The Spiritual Education of Mommy, part I

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[...] a post I wrote back in November, which for reasons I didn’t articulate at the time, I titled Having Faith: The Spiritual Education of Mommy, Part I. Why Part I? At the time I typed without thinking about it. I must have figured I’d have more [...]

By: Christina Baglivi Tinglof

Christina Baglivi Tinglof — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:30:06 +0000

Wow, I’ve never heard of a parish offering family classes. Like the idea. I’ve taught religous ed at our local parish for several years. I was very nervous when I started. Would I know enough about the Catholic religion to teach my fourth-grade class? Ironically, I learn more about my Catholic faith every day from my little students. It’s very rewarding.

By: Meagan Francis

Meagan Francis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:21 +0000

I think that it sounds really interesting, and even though, like you, I’d be hesitant at first, I would enjoy the “excuse” it gave me to go and learn all about the faith. My kids went to a Catholic school for a couple of years, and I really wanted to learn more about Catholicism (I was born/baptized in the Church but we left it when I was 5 or 6) but at their school/parish there was no easy way in–I’d have had to sign up for adult religious ed and I just wasn’t there yet. Cool opportunity.

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uberVU - social comments — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:49:36 +0000

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By: Karen Bannan

Karen Bannan — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:57:22 +0000

We have to do this family program, too, but only for first grade. The woman who runs it…well, I feel sorry for her. She’s not capturing everyone’s attention. Actually, she’s just making people angry and frustrated.

Anyway, I am envious that you are having such a great experience. I am not what you’d call religious, but I am spiritual. I wish we had something similar at my parish.

By: Melody

Melody — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:11:36 +0000

I love the idea of daily sacraments too. Have you read any of Anne Lamott’s recent books, the ones about faith? They’re wonderful at exploring the beauty of being religious and having a spiritual community as an adult. Love them.

By: edj

edj — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:56 +0000

I think the Family Classes sound fun. I like the idea of everyone participating.
And that quote is from Hebrews, but it sure does apply to parenting, doesn’t it?

By: Denise

Denise — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:58:32 +0000

Alida,
Wow, how interesting — and wonderful! I’d love to know how it works out for you. What’s funny is that I didn’t actually HAVE to do this Family Program. I assumed that St. Elizabeth was our local parish, and went there to sign up. In the middle of it, the woman who runs the program figured out that based on where I live I’m in the boundaries of a different parish, one that has the “regular” CCD classes. But she said, “Well, you’re here now…” and signed us up. So maybe you’re right and faith has a lot to do with circumstance.

Denise

By: Alida

Alida — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:53:31 +0000

I love that definition of faith. For me it also means that things your are supposed to do, reveal themselves in the most unlikely places.

For instance, I debated about Catholic religious education for my kids. Recently I decided that I would have them attend, but have been lazy about calling and setting up classes. Also I haven’t joined a Parish since we moved here four years ago, though we have attended mass.

This morning, this is the first blog I read and this is your post. I’m going to go make a phone call now:)

By: Karen Maezen Miller

Karen Maezen Miller — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:12:06 +0000

My motto: faith is forward motion.