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  • In this episode, we delve into the heart of the Catholic faith—the Eucharist. For Catholics, the Eucharist is a profound and central mystery, yet it can be challenging to understand its depth and significance. We'll start with the basics, using real-life stories and questions to explore the beauty and miracle of the Eucharist. Join us as we uncover why the Eucharist holds such an essential place in a Catholic’s daily life.

    The Golden Box (Tabernacle): Exploring why Catholics kneel before the tabernacle and what it signifies. The Real Presence of Jesus: Understanding how and why Jesus chose to remain with us in the form of the Eucharist. How the Eucharist Nourishes Our Lives: Examining the spiritual nourishment the Eucharist provides. Helping Children Understand Eucharistic Reverence: How parents can teach their children the importance of reverence toward the Eucharist. Practical Tips for Fostering a Love for the Eucharist in Your Children: Strategies to increase and sustain your children's love and devotion to the Eucharist.

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  • In this episode, we explore practical ways for parents to integrate faith into their family's daily life. We discuss leading by example, creating a joyful and authentic faith environment, and allowing children the freedom to explore their relationship with God. Our guests share insights from their own journeys and how they’ve managed to weave faith into the fabric of their family life, highlighting the role of affection, storytelling, and meaningful routines in nurturing a child’s faith.

    Practical ways to instill faith to your children, such as teaching prayers, sharing faith stories, and encouraging a personal connection with God.

    Balancing Freedom and Responsibility: Encouraging children to make faith-related choices on their own, helping them develop a personal and responsible relationship with God.

    The importance of living out faith authentically, using affection and love to mirror God’s love, and incorporating faith into daily family routines.

    The guest emphasizes the value of creating faith-based routines like family prayer, meals together, and discussing daily experiences in the light of faith.

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  • In this episode, we are joined by Chehade Richa, a father, mentor, and teacher. Together, we delve into how parental reactions influence children's emotional development and worldview. We discuss the significance of consistency and authenticity in parenting to prevent fostering a 'two-faced' nature in kids. Discover how building trust and open communication, along with virtues like charity and patience, can create a nurturing environment for your children.

    Parental Reactions as a crucial factor in shaping children's emotional development and worldview.

    The importance of being truly present, investing time, and sharing personal stories to build trust.

    Integrating virtues, such as charity, patience, and forgiveness into parenting practices to nurture character and resilience in children, balancing love and expectations.

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  • This episode discusses how families can maintain a positive outlook and see life as an adventure, even in the face of challenges and suffering in the world:

    The Chaplains explore how the Catholic faith can help families navigate these issues, drawing on biblical stories and the example of Jesus Christ.

    They discuss the importance of trusting in God, embracing the adventure of freedom, and recognizing both the beauty and the suffering in the world.

    Suggestions for parents to help their children see life positively, such as reading stories or cultural activities, that instill hope and goodness.

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  • In this episode, Fr Paul & Fr Phil discuss how we can relate to God as a loving Father and find ways to talk to Him and develop a personal friendship. You can hear examples and anecdotes about: humans' innate desire for a Father, how to begin a relationship with God, starting with knowing ourselves the importance of self-acceptance within our relationship with God, using everyday moments to teach children how to talk to God, the importance of persevering with learning the language of prayer. You can: Follow us on Instagram @thegrowingheartspodcast Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday

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  • In this episode, we dive deep into what kids need most from their parents, emphasizing the importance of understanding reality and the imperfect love we receive. We discuss how parents can instil faith, beauty, and hope in their children, and how to be a living example of joy and faith. Learn practical tips on teaching young kids to pray, create family traditions, and broaden your teenagers' horizons. Discover the profound impact of showing children that life can be awesome.

    Fr Phil and Fr Paul will explore with us:

    The importance of giving children experiences of beauty to open their perspectives.

    How to promote a Living Faith: with naturalness and freedom.

    How to help children understand that God is alive, and we can talk to Him through simple prayers.

    The importance of knowing that suffering is a reality that can exist alongside hope.

    The importance of expanding teenagers' horizons and the meaning of self-giving.

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  • Fr Phil and Fr Paul are school Chaplains for Tangara School for Girls and Redfield College.

    In this first episode of the Growing Hearts Podcast, Fr Phil and Fr Paul join us to discuss what lies in store for families starting out on their family's faith adventure. Whether they're primary-school age or teenagers, our guests explore:

    Natural and enriching ways to nurture and pass on the Catholic faith within your family The importance of integrating family prayers into your daily routines and how these rituals can strengthen your family's spiritual bond How to respect your children's freedom so that faith can grow freely and authentically

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