Bringing Your Kids to Mass

About this sermon

It's great to bring your kids to Mass, but there’s no ecclesial law saying you absolutely have to (until they reach the age of reason). Jackie and Bobby Angel, who have three young children of their own, have learned some things from attending Mass with their children. 1. Keep in mind, you don’t have to bring your kids to Mass until they receive first holy Communion. 2. Use the cry room when you need it. 3. See if your parish has a nursery or Sunday school for kids. 4. Bring Catholic-themed books. 5. Do what you can. If you see a family with young kids, please don't judge. Be supportive. Celebrate that a young family got to Mass! We’re a church family, so maybe see if you could help. As Bobby says, “The sound of a crying baby is the sound of a growing Church.” Share you stories about going to Mass with kids in the comments below! Having trouble paying attention at Mass yourself? You should read Dr. Ted Sri’s book, A Biblical Walk Through the Mass (https://bit.ly/2RPDj1h). It will show you all of the amazing connections between the Mass and Scripture, which will blow your mind.

Topics

• Parenting