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Maria wrote:

Hi, guys —

I am a lapsed Catholic — it's been so long — I've forgot a lot of what I was taught. I am married with two daughters, ages 6 and 10. They are baptized but know nothing about the faith.

It's beginning to concern me that they know absolutely nothing about religion, let alone the Catholic Faith.

Maybe it wasn't the best choice to not allow them to have a Catholic education.

  • Is it too late?
  • What can the local parish do to help me correct this situation?
  • My husband won't interfere but he may not be too supportive.
  • Should I talk to the people at the local parish?

Maria

  { Since I'm a lapsed Catholic who forgot what I was taught, is it too late to educate my children? }

Eric replied:

Hi, Maria —

You absolutely should talk to the folks at Church. There is a program known as the (RCIC)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Children that might be appropriate for your children, although it may be fine for the six-year-old to join the CCD program now, only being a year behind or so.

Perhaps you can teach them yourself (using the appropriate resources). Then you would both learn, but I'd consult my local priest.

The most important thing is to return to going to Mass every week. Once you make your faith a priority in your life, they will be inclined to follow.

Eric

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