“The Christian home is the place where children receive the first proclamation of faith. For this reason the family home is rightly called “the domestic church”, a community of grace and prayer, a school of human virtues and of Christian charity.” (CCC 1666) Families are important centers of living faith and the Christian family is the “church at home.” St. Anthony Parish nurtures faith formation in the home by offering a variety of resources.

Pope John Paul II spoke of the family as a “church in miniature”.  He wanted families to embrace the idea that their life, no matter how ordinary it may seem – is genuine church life!!!!! 

A Family Back-to-School Prayer

Loving God, thank you for the gift of summer vacation
that we all have enjoyed.
We ask your guidance as we begin a new school year as a family.
Help us to listen to each other, be patient when others are stressed,
be helpful when others are struggling and be kind when others are frustrated.
Guide us all to be better students in your Word and ways, O God,
and help us to listen to ourselves, each other and to You.
Amen.

We are all aware that no one can predict the future.  Yet, God gifts us with the ability to imagine.  Each of us has been charged with imagining and planning the year ahead.  Fill it with God’s word, loving actions, and solid teaching – and stand back to see what God brings to sight.”    -Marlene Sweeney, Catechist Magazine, Sept. 2010