461. How are parents to educate their children in the Christian faith?

Parents do this mainly by example, prayer, family catechesis and participation in the life of the Church.


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2252. Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children in the faith, prayer, and all the virtues. They have the duty to provide as far as possible for the physical and spiritual needs of their children.

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2253. Parents should respect and encourage their children's vocations. They should remember and teach that the first calling of the Christian is to follow Jesus.


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