The Catholic Family Handbook

by Lovasik, Lawrence G.

• ISBN13: 9781928832171
• ISBN10: 1928832172
• Edition: Abridged
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-11-01
• Publisher: Sophia Inst Pr

Summary

This book will help you shield your family from the effects of our selfish secular culture, which destroys families and poisons relationships.

Using Scripture and Church teachings in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, Fr. Lovasik helps you understand the proper role of the Catholic father and mother and the blessings of a large family. He shows you how you can secure happiness in marriage, develop the virtues necessary for a successful marriage, raise children in a truly Catholic way, and more.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Part One How to Strengthen Your Marriage
Imitate the Holy Family	5	(8)
Reflect the dignity of God's fatherhood	13	(4)
Guide your children and shape their character	17	(6)
Make your home a place of harmony, goodness, and nobility	23	(6)
Be open to the gift of children	29	(8)
Do your part and trust in God's help	37	(8)
Be patient	45	(8)
Be honest and sincere	53	(10)
Practice kindness	63	(16)
Strive for genuine love	79	(22)
Part Two How co Raise Good Kids
Know your duties as a parent	101	(6)
Use your God-given authority to guide your children	107	(38)
Help develop your children's personalities	145	(4)
Help your children develop character	149	(10)
Teach your children good manners	159	(4)
Raise your Children in the Faith	163	(20)
Learn how to prevent misbehavior	183	(4)
Learn how to deal with misbehavior	187	(14)
Use punishment Prudently	201	(8)
Discipline your teenagers wisely	209	(10)
Foster love in your home	219
Lawrence G. Lovasik	223