Support for the family in the local parish

Question 1

What is a diocese?

Answer 1

A church area under the direction of a bishop.

Question 2

How do parishes try to help families?

Answer 2

1. Most local parishes have schools that provide Christian and standard education.
2. Has family worship that helps them get closer to God together.
3. Sunday schools to learn religion in a child-centred environment.
4. Helps families through rites of passage.
5. Confirmation classes.
6. Toddler groups and messy church.
7. Youth clubs.

Question 3

Why do parishes help families?

Answer 3

1. They have a duty to help children baptised in the church.
2. Family is where children are introduced to the faith, parish has a responsibility to help the faith grow.

Question 4

Why support from the Church is important for Christian families?

Answer 4

1. Teaching children Christianity requires knowledge that parents may not have.
2. Knowing that the local parish is praying for families bring God’s strength.
3. Being part of the larger church family, acting as a source of comfort

Question 5

SOWAAs about the parish:

Answer 5

1. “Let the little children come to me”