In this episode, we dive deep into what kids need most from their parents, emphasizing the importance of understanding reality and the imperfect love we receive. We discuss how parents can instil faith, beauty, and hope in their children, and how to be a living example of joy and faith. Learn practical tips on teaching young kids to pray, create family traditions, and broaden your teenagers' horizons. Discover the profound impact of showing children that life can be awesome.

Fr Phil and Fr Paul will explore with us:

• The importance of giving children experiences of beauty to open their perspectives.

• How to promote a Living Faith: with naturalness and freedom.

• How to help children understand that God is alive, and we can talk to Him through simple prayers.

• The importance of knowing that suffering is a reality that can exist alongside hope.

• The importance of expanding teenagers' horizons and the meaning of self-giving.

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Fr Phil and Fr Paul are school Chaplains for Tangara School for Girls and Redfield College.

In this first episode of the Growing Hearts Podcast, Fr Phil and Fr Paul join us to discuss what lies in store for families starting out on their family's faith adventure. Whether they're primary-school age or teenagers, our guests explore:

• Natural and enriching ways to nurture and pass on the Catholic faith within your family
• The importance of integrating family prayers into your daily routines and how these rituals can strengthen your family's spiritual bond
• How to respect your children's freedom so that faith can grow freely and authentically

You can:

• Follow us on Instagram @thegrowingheartspodcast
• Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website
• Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday

Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes!