From the moment you get out of bed, you start making choices about how to spend your day. Praying with your child can be a great way to bond and to help your child get into the habit of daily prayer. What you typically pray for may be a little different from what your child has in mind. Here are some prayers you can say with your child to start the day.

Whether you’re a parent of a Catholic school student or hope to be one in the future, Catholic Schools Week is a great opportunity to see what the Catholic schools in your community are doing. If your child isn’t enrolled in Catholic school yet, you can check out the Catholic schools around you to see which one would be the best fit. Go to events that showcase the best of what your school or future school has to offer.

The Catholic faith has a reputation for being solemn and serious. The amount of time dedicated to Mass, prayer and Holy Days of Obligation can look overwhelming from an outside perspective. However, there’s a lot of joy to be found in these practices. Faith can give children and adults guidance that helps in difficult times. Through religion, people can find joy, love and peace.

Let’s face it — being honest isn’t always easy. For children who don’t always take into consideration the consequences of their actions, it can be especially difficult. They learn early on that they’ll be punished for making mistakes, and lying can seem like an easy way to cover up for wrongdoing. Children need to be taught why honesty is important with graceful guidance. Here’s how you can help your child understand the value of honesty.

While the Bible contains complex overarching themes and morals for adults, children can also benefit from reading it. Fantastical stories and poignant verses can guide anyone who wants to learn. Some lessons can be simplified in a way that teaches children new concepts and reminds adults of what matters. Here are some of those lessons.

By attending a Catholic school, your child has a unique opportunity to learn in an environment that promotes faith, academic achievement, and service to the community. Help your child have the best educational experience by bringing the lessons home. At our Osceola County Catholic schools, we work to help children reach their full potential.