Life is a gift from God. It includes our whole self and how we choose to live. We want to live and grow in God’s love and joy. We find ways to make meaning in our life, and mark our time so that we can celebrate and remember things that are important.
Watch this video of how to complete the Perpetual Calendar.
Learn more about the rhythms of our year with God: Rhythm of our year with God
Your daily habits make up a “Rule of Life.” Although it might sound scary, a rule of life is just actions that you do to help you become the person you want to be.
Download extra copies of the Flower of Life here: Flower of Life.pdf
Click here for resources from the Episcopal Church that can help you pray daily: Forward Day by Day
Having a special way to pray together can also be a family ritual.
One way many Christians pray is through the Examen. This is a prayer from a 16th-century Spanish saint, Ignatius of Loyola. He thought the Examen was a gift from God.
Watch this video of how to put together your family candle.
For more information about St. Ignatius of Loyola, click here.
In Scripture, we are told that some values are to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God. Those are good values to start a family rule of life.
Scripture tells us that we are all part of one body, the body of Christ. We each have unique gifts and talents that make life better for everyone.
Jesus teaches that our actions matter. We each have special gifts in our lives that we can offer to God by helping others.You can help others no matter how old you are!
Sing Along with Fr. Ron!
Sing along on page 39 in your booklet!
