Spending time remembering Him with family is important. Although, between work and school, it can be difficult to make time during the week for other family faith-building activities. This makes the weekend an ideal time to pull the family together for fun, faith-filled activities. St. Charles Borromeo, an Orlando private school, cares deeply about the spiritual lives of our community. We would like to share a few fun ideas for faith-building activities that you and your children can enjoy over the weekend.
Begin With Prayer
The heart of your faith begins with prayer. When we start our day remembering the Lord, we prepare ourselves to continue to follow and trust Him throughout our day. Once your family has woken up refreshed on a Saturday or Sunday, take a moment to pray as a group. Starting your day thanking Him for his blessings will help your family strengthen their overall spirituality, as well as remember to be thankful for all that you have.
Donate Time to a Charity
Serving others in the community is a great way to follow in His footsteps—and it’s something the entire family can enjoy. Look up local charities with your children and find one that you feel invested in. Then, dedicate some time over the weekend to helping that charity. You can introduce others to His love by being an example through good works.
Use Catholic Media
Of course, we don’t need to be attached to our cell phones, and some apps can be addictive and even dangerous—but not all media falls into this category. There is plenty of wholesome Catholic media available that can help bring your family closer to Him, such as apps for daily readings, prayers, and reflections. For example, you could follow along with a daily reading and discuss passages with your loved ones.
Celebrate
Jesus’ sacrifice for us is always something to celebrate! When we spend time remembering Him, we need to do so with joy. Saints’ Days and Church Seasons are excellent times to plan some special time celebrating with family, while still staying focused on remembering Him.
This weekend, spend some time doing a faith-filled activity with your family in addition to Sunday Mass. These moments strengthen the bond you have with Him and with each other. As an Orlando private school, the community at St. Charles Borromeo acknowledges that spiritual growth is as important as academic growth—and we aim to help our students strengthen both. If you’re looking for a private school for your children, please consider visiting us. You can learn more about our school and values on our about us page.
