My Faith My Life

♦ Prayers, Blessings, and Mealtime Graces
Create your own collect based on what has happened during the day following this traditional three-part format for a collect.

♦ Gifts for Confirmation
The greatest gift we can give those who are being confirmed is our loving presence, but sometimes you want to present a keepsake at confirmation too. Here are some ideas.

♦ Reduce stress in your life
If you have ever flown on a plane you'll remember the instructions if the oxygen mask falls in front of you: "Put on your own oxygen mask before helping others put on their oxygen masks." This simple instruction reminds us that we need to take the time to care for ourselves or we won't be able to care for our children.

Other Resources for parents

On average children watch over 1,680 minutes of television each week, but spend only 3 1/2 minutes in more-than-just-passing conversation with their parents. Consider making mealtime a sacred time in your household. FaithTalks cards and the Blessing Bowl below are two resources to help with conversation and sharing the day.

FaithTalks™ by Youth & Family Institute generates conversations about our beliefs and experiences among youth and adults alike. We've used the cards with our children at home, small gatherings of friends, and youth group. Sharing stories of our faith helps us recognize God's love and work in the world. Its handy canvas case makes it easy to bring on trips. Children's version also available. Click on the image to view this item in the Youth & Family catalogue. Also available as a set of 32 way cool coasters that can be tossed around from person to person. (Coasters are in both Spanish and English.)