Raising Catholic kids is intentional, says Bishop at NDHS talk
November 21, 2024 at 9:44 p.m.
“Talk to your kids,” was the advice of Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., as he spoke Nov. 21 as one of the first guests of the KenX President’s Lecture Series at Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville.
After expounding on the topic “Raising Catholic Kids in our Modern Age,” the Bishop was joined by Dr. Ana Samuel, research scholar at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton and current NDHS parent, for a moderated discussion that sought to give parents and educators in attendance some guidance on keeping the Catholic faith alive and relevant for youth.
“Children live what they learn,” he emphasized, noting the importance of leading by a lived-faith example, and how the three P’s – parents, parishes and parochial schools / religious education – work together to raise children in the faith. “Raising Catholic kids is a miracle – but it’s never an accident. It’s always intentional.”
More to come on this story.
Dr. Ana Samuel moderates a discussion with the Bishop on how parents can address some difficult questions of faith in light of today's culture. EmmaLee Italia photo
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“Talk to your kids,” was the advice of Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., as he spoke Nov. 21 as one of the first guests of the KenX President’s Lecture Series at Notre Dame High School, Lawrenceville.
After expounding on the topic “Raising Catholic Kids in our Modern Age,” the Bishop was joined by Dr. Ana Samuel, research scholar at the Witherspoon Institute in Princeton and current NDHS parent, for a moderated discussion that sought to give parents and educators in attendance some guidance on keeping the Catholic faith alive and relevant for youth.
“Children live what they learn,” he emphasized, noting the importance of leading by a lived-faith example, and how the three P’s – parents, parishes and parochial schools / religious education – work together to raise children in the faith. “Raising Catholic kids is a miracle – but it’s never an accident. It’s always intentional.”
More to come on this story.
Dr. Ana Samuel moderates a discussion with the Bishop on how parents can address some difficult questions of faith in light of today's culture. EmmaLee Italia photo