What is my child learning this month? 
During session four, we focus on moral decision making. We talk about the Ten Commandments, conscience and freedom/responsibility!
Bringing this session home
Morality
Made in the Image of God excerpt from:
The most basic principle of the Christian moral life is the awareness that every person bears the dignity of being made in the image of God. He has given us an immortal soul and through the gifts of intelligence and reason enables us to understand the order of things established in his creation. God has also given us a free will to seek and love what is true, good, and beautiful. Sadly, because of the Fall, we also suffer the impact of Original Sin, which darkens our minds, weakens our wills, and inclines us to sin. Baptism delivers us from Original Sin but not from its effects—especially the inclination to sin, concupiscence. Within us, then, is both the powerful surge toward the good because we are made in the image of God, and the darker impulses toward evil because of the effects of Original Sin.
View the videos below and discuss the topic of moral decision making with your child.
Below is a scenario from the television show "What would you do?"
Keep in mind that whenever we are faced with a decision, we should ask ourselves the following three questions:
Is the act that I am considering doing morally good or morally evil?
What are my intentions for doing this act?
What are the circumstances surrounding the action?
Elderly Harassed by Young People - Click here
After watching the video, discuss the following questions with your child:
1) Do you think that by taking no action in a situation, you are actually taking an action? Explain your answer.
2) Do we each bear some responsibility to restore justice in an unjust situation? Explain your answer.
One Step Ahead: Parent Resources
Parents are the most important role model for our children.
Pope to dads: Play with your kids, be strong, loving, moral role models.
for a message from Pope Francis to Dads.
Fr. Robert Barron on Conscience and Morality
to view Father Barron commenting on subjects from modern day culture.
Jumping Ahead
Next month we will be learning about handling stress by keeping Christ at Center.
Click here to read the poem "Footprints in the Sand"
Photo of the Month
Reflect on this picture and discuss it with your child.
What decision are you struggling with in your life? What would Jesus do?
