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There are several habits that can be introduced that will guide formation for the whole family and help them to build a virtuous family routine, here are some suggestions. - Try to keep one meal a day screen free. -  Let your children see you intentionally put your phone down throughout the day. - Ask your children what they’re watching and what it is teaching them rather than just worrying about  how long the video was. - Plan to serve somewhere in the community together on the weekend. -  Visit the grandparents without phones. - Practice sitting in silence together or praying out loud as a family before bed.

Maybe add this prayer honoring creation, written by St. Francis himself, to your daily routine: https://franciscanfriarscresson.org/the-canticle-of-the-sun/

Resource List: Websites: ·      https://startwithsunday.org/ ·      https://www.52sundays.com/ ·      https://dioceseoftrenton.org/faith-at-home ·      https://catholicsprouts.com/ Books:·      Father Ben gets ready for Mass by Katie Warner ·      A Missal for Toddlers by Vivian Dudro ·      Child’s Guide to the Mass by Sue Stanton ·      Jesus is Here: My Lift-The-Flap Mass Book by Mary E. Wingfield, Ed. D ·      We go to Mass by Christine Way Skinner ·      Teach Me About The Mass by Paul S. and Joan E. Plum (coloring book) ·      Catholic Book of Bible Stories by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton ·      Seek and Find Bible by Elisenda Castells

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Forming Faith, One Page at a Time Faith Focused books for Kids and Teens: Ages 0–3: Baby and Toddler 1.     “God Gave Us You” by Lisa Tawn BergrenThis beautifully illustrated board book explains to little ones how they are uniquely loved and created by God. Perfect for bedtime reading. 2.     “Jesus Is Here: My Lift-The-Flap Mass Book” by Mary E. Wingfield, Ed.D.This book is perfect for young families to bring with them to Mass because it helps little ones follow along in a fun and interactive way.   Ages 4–7: Preschool to Early Elementary 1.     “WOW! The Good News in Four Words” by Dandi Daley Mackall (Author) and Annabel Tempest (Illustrator) “WOW!” tells the Good News using four words: Wow! Uh-Oh. Yes! and Ahh. This book shows littles that God’s story is really their story, too! 2.     “I Went to Mass: What Did I See?” by Katie WarnerA rhyming picture book that walks young readers through the parts of the Mass with vibrant illustrations—an engaging tool for families preparing children for full participation in the liturgy.   Ages 8–11: Middle Grade 1.     “The Life of Jesus According to Saint Luke” by Sophie de Mullenheim Part of the Children’s First Bible Stories series, this book shares the story of Jesus through illustrations and age-appropriate scripture summaries. 2.     “Carlo Acutis: The First Millenial Saint” by Nicola Gori This book introduces children to Blessed Carlo Acutis—a modern teen who used his tech skills to evangelize and share the Eucharistic miracles online with the world.       Ages 12–14: Early Teens 1.     “The Saint Chronicles” (Graphic Novel Series) by Sophia Institute PressIntroduce middle schoolers to the heroic lives of saints like Joan of Arc, Maximilian Kolbe, and St. Patrick with these compelling graphic novels. 2.     “Shadow in the Dark” (The Harwood Mysteries) (Vol. 1) by Antony Barone Kolenc Each volume of the Harwood Mystery series not only entertains but also weaves in Catholic themes such as forgiveness, vocation, and the power of prayer, making it a compelling series for deepening faith through fiction.   Ages 15–18: High School Teens 1.     “The Blessing Effect” by Robert K. Pozil This fast-paced story inspires young readers to reach out to those in their community in need of love and inclusion and to embrace the power of prayer and kindness. 2.     “Do Hard Things” by Alex and Brett Harris Written by Christian teens, this inspiring book challenges high schoolers to rise above cultural low expectations and live boldly for Christ.

Resources: https://dioceseoftrenton.org/catechist-resources