What is a ‘domestic church’ and how can Catholic parents help theirs thrive?

We all know what THE Church is . . . but what is the "domestic church" and how can you build yours? Pope St. Paul VI once used the term "domestic church" to describe the family, meaning that every Catholic family has a sort of "mini-church" right in their own home! Just as our priests and deacons preach to us at Mass each week, Pope St. Paul VI explained that, in the same way, parents "should be the first preachers of the faith to their children." That preaching comes in many forms, but as all Catholic parents know, it's not always easy to get kids excited and engaged in learning about God and the faith. That's where The Catholic Kids' Cookbook can help. GET THE NEW COOKBOOK GET THE NEW COOKBOOK Built around the Catholic liturgical calendar, this fun, faith-filled cookbook includes 33 recipes that all tie in to the Church's feast days, holy days, and liturgical seasons alongside prayers, Scripture passages, sacred art, beautiful photography, stories of saints, and more! This charming and beautifully designed cookbook provides parents with a plethora of opportunities to evangelize their children with the beauty of the Church's traditions and build up their domestic church. Get your copy at wof.org/kids-cookbook. GET THE NEW COOKBOOK Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States Manage Your Email Preferences .