At St. John Amelith, we know the importance of meaningful faith formation at church, at school, and at home. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to creating a Christ-centered environment, and it’s important to consider your unique needs when determining the best ways to deepen your Christian identity as a family and provide consistent faith-based learning for your little ones. Here are a few ideas of how to keep spirituality at the forefront in your home:

Prayer

Prayer is one of the simplest, yet most impactful, ways to introduce your child to your faith and keep spirituality central to your home. Praying before meals, before bed, or on the way to/from school can help your child develop a daily habit of engaging with their faith. Over time, this helps children feel more comfortable expressing their spirituality and forming a deeper relationship with God.

Celebrate Religious Milestones

While your family may already celebrate important religious holidays like Christmas and Easter, celebrating faith milestones like baptisms or first communions is also a major part of creating a consistent, faith-based environment for your child! By celebrating milestones in your child’s faith journey, your little one is likely to feel more secure in their identity and engaged with their faith formation.

Read Scripture

Bible stories are a great way to share the faith with your children, and there are several age-appropriate scripture passages to read together as a family! Bible stories can also be a great way to teach important lessons to your children about generosity, sharing, caring for others, and trusting in God’s larger plan for their lives.

Engage in Your School/Church Community

St. John Amelith Church and School are wonderful resources for building a community of support and faith for your whole family! Outside of regular services and faith-based learning during classes, St. John Amelith offers extracurriculars for all ages such as Lutheran Schools Week activities, bible studies, informational seminars for parents, and more. By engaging with your local faith community, you can help build connections that foster a greater sense of identity for both parents and little ones!

Creating a Christ-centered environment for your child isn’t about adding more to your to-do list but rather incorporating daily habits and routines that create a lasting faith foundation. Even small changes at home, like consistently praying before meals or sharing bible stories as a family, can help make spirituality an integral part of your family’s day-to-day life. Most importantly, you don’t have to go on this journey alone – St. John Amelith is committed to providing guidance, support, and resources for both parents and families seeking to deepen their faith and create a stronger support system with other believers.