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Talking to Kids About God
I wouldn't go that far, but my daughter's questions still have me stumped. Very often when we're talking to children about faith the problem is us, not them, says the Rev. J. Brian Bransfield, of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. We live in a secular world and we try to reduce mysteries to simple facts. Children can experience a mystery, he says. When I ask him to help me explain how the soul leaves the body, he suggests using the analogy of an embrace: we hug each other, then we let go. "Whenever the child asks the adult something, the child is inviting the adult in," says Father Bransfield.
I am going to try to accept the invitation, and still answer my child's questions as honestly as I can. A quick flip through the book she's using in her Sunday classes is comforting. "What are some things that you think make a mother special?" asks one page. Who can't get behind that? And come Ash Wednesday, I will be prepared to explain the dirty smudge on my head. Because I Googled it.
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Posted By: WandaBall @ 03/01/2008 5:17:44 PM
Comment: This article was exactly why my book "Kids Ask The Darndest Things About God And The Beginning" was written! Sex shouldn't be an easier subject to talk about with our kids because God created life and sex for procreation in the beginning. "Kids Ask The Darndest Things About God And The Beginning" would help to answer these questions easily and truthfully about death, life and everyday occurrences that go on in kids daily lives and not feel lost or uncomfortable talking about it. And my book will also educate you with misconceptions and lessons missed while you were a child attending church. I share the exact scripture that answers our everyday questions yet simplify the answers so we all, parents and kids, can understand. I believe that once the parent has this resource then the child will feel at ease when asking questions of ANY sort, because they know it's the truth. You can find "Kids Ask The Darndest Things About God And The Beginning" at www.amazon.com or my site at: www.ball-publications.com for more info. May God Bless!
Posted By: WandaBall @ 03/01/2008 5:08:57 PM
Comment: This article was exactly the reason why my book, "Kids Ask The Darndest Things About God And The Beginning" was written! Sex shouldn't be a easier subject to talk about with our kids because God created life and sex for procreation in the beginning. "Kids Ask The Darndest Things About God And The Beginning" would help her to answer these questions easily and truthfully about death, life and everyday occurrences that go on in kids daily lives and not feel lost or uncomfortable talking about it. And my book will also educate you with misconceptions and lessons missed while you were a child attending church. I believe that once the parent has this resource then the child will feel at ease when asking questions of any sort, because they know it's the truth. You can find "Kids Ask The Darndest Things About God And The Beginning" at: www.amazon.com or my website at: www.ball-publications.com for more info. May God Bless you!
Posted By: brianjbyrne @ 02/27/2008 3:02:05 PM
Comment: Kathleen - If you are interested to learn more about your Faith you might consider asking your Pastor if you could audit their RCIA program - basically CCD for adults. The Catechism is also a great reference for doctrinal questions, such as on the theory of evolution. It provides and explains the Teaching of the Church.
Pax et bonum
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