Faith Alive Families
Office of Family Life
"Families are mirrors in which God sees Himself
Pope Leo
FAITH Alive in the Home Program
...offers personal support for parents in Family Faith Formation for toddlers and pre-school children.
...provided in the home or a shared parish space by trained parent mentors
FAITH Families receive
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personal mentoring for parents with focus on the spirituality of the young child
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Parent support for growing as First Witnesses of the Faith
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Parental choice of a particular family focus for faith development
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Community built with other families
Children's Spirituality
“The adult who wants to give a child a moral formation … should announce God’s love and help the child to experience and enjoy it in reflection and prayer.”
- Sophia Cavaletti
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Graced to be Grand
Outreach
The Gift of Being Grand
We offer programs and gatherings for grandparents to help one another in evangelizing their children and grandchildren through faith-based activities and resources tailored to family needs.
October Events
Tell Me Why You're Catholic
Free Evangelization event for Grandparents
Tell Me Why journal included
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Aging with Dignity Conference
Collaborative conference on resources for serving elders
October 30 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cardinal Rigali Center - free event
more information coming soon
Grand Groups
Parish Programs
Form a Graced to Be Grand group in your parish, where grandparents connect, share experiences, and strengthen their faith while nurturing the next generation.
Parish Plan:
Archdiocesan Grandparents Parish Plan
Related Associations:
Catholic Grandparents Association
International
St. Peter's Parish Kirkwood Chapter
Legacy Coalition on Christian Grandparenting
Resources
Supportive Materials
Access a variety of resources aimed at empowering grandparents in their mission of instilling faith.
Vatican Dicastory for Laity and Family LIfe
Recommended Reading:
Everything a Child should know about GOD by Kenneth N. Taylor
The Catholic Grandparents Handbook
by Lorene Hanley DuQuin
by Susan M. Erschen
The Good Shepherd and the Child - a Joyful Journey by Sofia Cavaletti et.al.
Helpful Sites for Family Challenges
Sr. Maureen Martin, ASCJ
Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO
Family Life Office
314-792-7612
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