Whether your children are students in the Holy Family Family Faith or Teen Faith programs or enrolled at Holy Family Catholic Academy the good news is the same; Religious Education makes a positive difference in the lives of children and teens.
Extensive research done by social scientists and educators, over the past fifty years, show that children who are given a strong foundation in faith development gain several advantages.
- A higher overall sense of happiness, security and connectivity to a community
- The ability to make friends more easily
- Development of better coping skills during times of stress and illness
- The capacity to hold more positive societal values and make better overall decisions
- Lower rates of depression and anxiety
- Fewer problems with alcohol and drug abuse, sexual promiscuity and delinquency
- The tendency to have more successful marriages and a greater appreciation of family values and tradition (The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2012).
This research only confirms what Religious Educators already know. The surprise is not the results of such study it is that they come from secular sources who claim no stake in the conversation about faith. This is why many parents, who now see the value of what they were given as children, want to provide a similar foundation in our faith to their children. They do so despite the challenges contemporary family life poses, which can make it difficult for parents to give this lifelong gift. Holy Family is here to help you do this for your children.
We recognize that parents are the first and best teachers of their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. Though passing on our faith and moral values is one of the most rewarding aspects of parenthood, it is not an easy task. The Holy Family Catholic Community wants to partner with parents in this important work. We want all of the children in our community to have every advantage possible as they grow toward maturity. Don’t pass up this golden opportunity to invest in your children’s future happiness and success.
For more information about the Holy Family Catholic Academy contact the Academy Office at 847-907-3452 or hfca@holyfamilyparish.org. For more information about our Family & Teen Faith programs contact the Family & Teen Faith Office at 847-907-3436 or visit https://www.holyfamilyparish.org/2015-2016-family-and-teen-faith-registration/ Registration for all programs is available now.