Family discussions foster adolescent growth and service
Mary and James Kenny discuss how adolescence combines self centeredness with idealism and how parents can guide this era. They propose semi formal family religion discussions as a tool to explore values and faith, choosing topics that deepen concern for others while avoiding peer group pressures.
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Saint name guessing and feast day project for All Saints Day
Lesson suggests unscrambling names of saints for All Saints Day on November 1 and learning feast days and lives of saints. It discusses Saint Augustine and Paul, discusses how saints are real people, and proposes activities like dressing as saints, family discussions, and reading lives of saints.
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Saul
Christ
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Augustine and the Pelagian Challenge in Original Sin
Fr. Palmer discusses Augustine’s insight on original sin and its consequences, noting the Pelagian denial and the Church’s infant baptism practice. He explains how sin leads to inner rebellion, outward violence, and the need for reconciliation through Christ, linking the Holy Year to peace and mission.
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