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THE
ROLE OF PARENTS
Parents play a
vital role in their child's discernment of their future vocation,
whatever it may be. It is crucial that their future vocation be
nutured in the home. Parents are urged to establish an environment in
the home in which their children may more clearly hear God's call. It
is often difficult to hear God's call, but you as parents have a
special ability to help make this happen.
As parents, you
should teach your children to listen to God; to quiet their minds and
listen to His voice and his call. You can do this through example, by
showing them how to listen in general.
Of course, you
need to pray. Teach them to pray on their own, and pray together as a
family. Help them learn the Scriptures.
Keep them involved
in church activities. Take them to mass, to daily offices, to special events.
Get them involved
in learning about themselves. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are good for
this, as are other after-school activities.
Get them involved
in volunteer activities. Make sure they understand about the
importance of serving others.
Remind them that
marriage is also a vocation. Show them how you live out your
Christian vocation of marriage.
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