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Parents ROCK
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The Holy Family Shows Us How
Catholic Parents R.O.C.K.
It’s not easy growing up Catholic today, but we only need to revisit the story of the Holy Family to recall that Mary and Joseph also faced big challenges. They endured poverty and persecution, were forced to flee their homeland, and dealt with the difficulties of raising a child who was fully divine and human.
Andrea and David Losos also understand adversity. As the parents of nine children between the ages of 17 and one, they rely on a deep faith and an abiding trust in God in a secular society. They know that it takes a “village” to raise a child, and are hoping that other parents at Divine Grace Parish will join them in the creation of a new ministry called Catholic Parents R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Catholic Kids). The goal is to help Catholic parents form their kids in faith, virtue, and love, while creating a network to help one another in the vocation of raising up future generations of the Church.
Catholic Parents R.O.C.K. will be held for five months beginning Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 pm in the Holy Redeemer convent. Each 75 to 90-minute session will include prayer, teaching/reflection, group discussion, and a practical takeaway.
"The challenges of modern-day parenting are staggering—we have to compete with technology, increased hostility towards Christian values, and a society where many young people are losing their faith in God,” David said. “Catholic parents need community and support now more than ever.”
"We are constantly battling the culture," Andrea adds. "We want to help strengthen and support Catholic families and marriages by offering a venue to discuss challenges and find solutions.”
Program outline
Session 1: Building on the Rock—Our Catholic Mission as Parents.
Session 2: Faith in Action—Living the Sacramental Life at Home.
Session 3: Virtue Training—Forming Character and Conscience.
Session 4: Faith in a Digital and Secular World.
Session 5: Passing On a Living Faith.
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