I INTRODUCTION Roman Catholic Church, the largest single Christian body, composed of those Christians who acknowledge the supreme authority of the bishop of Rome, the pope, in matters of faith. The word catholic (Greek katholikos) means “universal” and has been used to designate the church since its earliest period, when it was the only Christian […]
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Our teen has been viewing pornography on our computer. How should we respond?
QUESTION We’ve done our best to monitor our children’s online activities, but our teen has apparently found a way to visit pornographic websites in spite of our best efforts. What can we do about this? ANSWER You should take immediate and decisive action. Sit down with your son and tell him that you know […]
Understanding Family Diversity
O U T L I N E Systems Theories and Family Differences Ways in Which Families Are Different Ethnicity, Race, and Culture Economic Differences in Families Gender Role Identity Families and Religiosity Geographic Region Application to Early Childhood Education Programs Celebrating diversity Inclusiveness Ethical Considerations Relating These Factors to Developmentally Appropriate Practice Accreditation Guidelines Family […]
Eucharist
I INTRODUCTION The Last Supper According to tradition, the Eucharist has its origins in Jesus’ words to his disciples at the Last Supper, to eat the bread and drink the wine in remembrance of him. Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper (about 1495-1497) is one of the most famous religious paintings of all time.EPA/ANSA/AFP Eucharist […]
Holiday
Holiday, day set apart for religious observance or for the commemoration of some extraordinary event or distinguished person, or for some other public occasion. Holidays are characterized by a partial or total cessation of work and normal business activities and are generally accompanied by public and private ceremonies, including feasting (or fasting), parades and carnivals, […]
Q&A: Dealing With Previous Relationships
Q&A: Dealing With Previous Relationships by Focus on the Family Is it wise to live together before getting married? Will living together help you figure out whether or not you should get married? Is premarital sex ok if both partners are committed to the relationship? Dr. Bill answers your questions. Dr. Bill Maier is an […]