speaking god's language

God has a love language all his own. He speaks to us in the silence, in the busy, with words, with music, in signs and symbols, and He invites each of us into a deeper relationship with him.  These three articles explore the ways in which we can share God's love language at home.  

Prayer 

Ordinary Time doesn't have to be ordinary at all. There are many ways to celebrate Ordinary time.  Visit the link below to find helpful tips to make Ordinary Time special. 
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Prayer time with children can be hard. Check out this link with words to Traditional Catholic Prayers.  Don't miss the section on Children's Guided Prayer with 2 minute videos with prayer and reflection. Maybe you can start a new bedtime routine. 

family time 

Trek the Parks
Do you know how many parks are in the Des Moines Metro Area?  Did you know there is a Spaghetti themed park in Waukee? Have you tried the carousel and rocket slide at Union Park in Des Moines?  Find out more about the Trek the Parks Challenge and see how many parks you can visit. 
Summer is a great time to be out doors and spend time together. Here is a great list of 50 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Summer. 
What ways can you grow as a family this summer? Do you need ideas of how to keep the kids busy and have fun. Check out this resource with 10 School Vacation Ideas to do this summer. How many can your family get done?

Music

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 You can continue the praise and worship at home with these songs. 
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resources​

Are you looking for a way to continue to grow in faith this summer? Do you want something to listen to in the car? How about checking out the Catholic Sprouts Podcast ​https://catholicsprouts.com/   This Catholic podcast was started by a mom who wanted to share our faith with her family. I invite your family to join in listening to this short podcast geared towards kids and see what you can learn.