Parenting for Moral Courage: Kimberly Begg teaches how Catholic parents can equip their children for a secular world
Join us today in an important discussion about parenting for moral courage. Kimberly Begg, the author of 'Unbreakable,' shares the inspiring journey that led to her book. Motivated by the lives of saints who inspired other saints, she emphasizes the vital role of courage as a habit, essential for raising children in today's increasingly secular world. Highlighting the need to instill courage in children's daily lives, Kimberly shares some practical ideas for how to start small and encourage our children to fearlessly live out their Catholic identity.
Kimberly Begg is the editor of Catholic School Playbook, project advisor to Run With Saints, and director of programs and general counsel of the Ortner Family Foundation. She lives in Virginia with her husband and five children.
Key takeaways:
Courage as a Habit: Emphasizing the necessity of instilling courage in children's daily lives.
2. Safeguarding Innocence: Stressing the importance of protecting innocence until puberty.
3. Parenting and Exposure: Balancing insulation from and exposure to the world.
4. Catholic Imagination: Fostering a Catholic imagination through stories of saints.
5. Generational Impact: Recognizing the influence of parenting on future generations and the duty to instill faith.
6. Building a Catholic Culture: Advocating for authentically Catholic home libraries to guide children in discerning God's will.
7. The Power of Saintly Stories: Using stories of saints to inspire courage and guide children in living out God's will.
Want to learn more? Signed copies of Kimberly's book Unbreakable and a free 17-page study guide are available at kimberlybegg.com.
