Episode Details

Your son drapes a towel over his shoulders to bless the dog, and your daughter arranges her dolls on the bedroom floor for Sunday school. Are those just picture-worthy moments—or more? In this episode, we talk with Father Michael Prevas about cultivating our children’s God-given gifts. He explains what to do when gifts aren’t obvious, shares what brings them to the surface and walks us through helping a child find a place to serve in the Church. Download this week’s free Discussion Guide here.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking with Father Michael Prevas about recognizing and growing our children’s gifts.
• What was it like growing up in a community that cultivated so many priests?
• How do we keep our children’s attention on God when they’re pulled in so many directions?
• How can we teach our kids to use their gifts?
• Is it OK to redirect our kids when something isn’t a natural gift?
• What should we say if our child feels called to the priesthood?
• How did you make the Church the center of your children’s lives? 
• What makes you feel hopeful about the next generation? 
• What’s one concrete thing parents can do to cultivate their children’s gifts?  

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