Intentional Catholic Parenting Blog
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The blog for Intentional Catholic Parenting. Parenting tips and faith ideas; commentary on parenting science; perspectives on faith and culture. Kim Cameron-Smith lives in Northern California with her husband Philip and their 4 children. She is the founder and editor of ICP and the host of the Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast.
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Here are some tips for explaining to kids why we make Lenten sacrifices, plus suggestions for helping kids choose a sacrifice that will help them grow spiritually ..read more
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For Catholic Christians, Christmas doesn’t end on December 25! Christmas season lasts for 12 days in the Church, so we’re just getting started with our celebration! Here are some ideas for introducing some new traditions into your family’s Christmastide ..read more
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The Flos Carmeli (Flower of Carmel) prayer is traditionally prayed on July 16, the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, but it can be prayed anytime ..read more
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Pentecost is the last day of the Easter season. It’s the Church’s birthday! Here are some realistic ideas for celebrating Pentecost at home with your kids ..read more
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May 1 is the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker. Here is a free printable prayer card to use with your family ..read more
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On Easter Sunday, we Catholics are just beginning our 50 day celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection! In this post, I offer some ideas for observing the Easter Octave and Divine Mercy Sunday with your family ..read more
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Lent is a time to prepare our hearts and minds for Easter. The Church recommends prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as a way to focus our preparation. These 3 pillars of Lent help us to pause and reflect on our relationship with God and others. Here are some tips and resources for practicing the 3 pillars as a family this Lenten season ..read more
Intentional Catholic Parenting Blog
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Ash Wednesday is around the corner! Want to supercharge your family’s Lenten prayer? Here is my free “Lenten Lectio Divina for Families”! The guide provides an explanation of lectio, a script for leading your children through the stages of meditation and contemplation, discussion questions, and beautiful sacred art for contemplation ..read more
Intentional Catholic Parenting Blog
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Parents can feel overwhelmed when they hear messages about the importance of pausing and finding quiet time for prayer during Lent. Our lives are often so, well, chaotic and LOUD! In this article, Kim shares some insights about how parents can experience spiritual renewal in the ordinary, chaotic tasks of raising a family ..read more
Intentional Catholic Parenting Blog
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Here is my free “Advent Lectio Divina for Families,” a wonderful guide for deepening your family’s experience of Advent! Here you’ll find an explanation of lectio, the four stages of lectio, and scripture passages for four weeks of Advent along with reflection questions. I’ve also included full-page images to use for visio divina ..read more