Abstract
Catholic parents in the twenty-first century seem to have a lack of
confidence in their knowledge of the Catholic faith. As a result, many Catholic
parents are not comfortable in talking about matters of faith with other adults or
with their own children. This is alarming because the Church’s primary mission is
evangelization — sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the world. If adults
are uncomfortable in talking about their faith, it is difficult for them to participate in
the evangelistic mission of the Church. It is also a matter of concern that parents
are not comfortable with taking a primary and active role in developing the faith of
their children. The Church recognizes parents as the primary educators of their
children in faith. Thus, parents should be comfortable in actively discussing and
living their faith in their homes.
