Catholic Grandparents Handbook: Creative Ways to Show Love, Share Faith, and Have Fun

by Lorene Hanley Duquin

Overview

What's the difference between being a grandparent and being a Catholic grandparent? You'll find the answer to this question-and much more-in The Catholic Grandparents Handbook. This book offers ideas and inspiration on how you can incorporate faith, hope, love, and fun into your relationship with your grandchildren. Topics such as the importance of prayer, sharing faith, passing on family history, and preserving family traditions are explored. You'll also find valuable advice on helping grandchildren through difficult times, supporting grandchildren who are unchurched, and building strong relationships-even when grandchildren live far away. Whether you are an experienced grandparent or awaiting the arrival of your first grandchild, this handbook will support and affirm you as you grow in your role as a Catholic grandparent.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593253295
Publisher:	Word Among Us Press, The
Publication date:	02/01/2018
Pages:	234
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

LORENE HANLEY DUQUIN is a beloved Catholic author and the grand-mother of three girls and five boys. Active in ministry for many years, she has worked in parishes and on a diocesan level. Lorene lives in Williamsville, New York, with her husband, Richard.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

1 A Special Kind of Love 11

2 The Role of Grandparents 17

3 A Grandparent's Vocation 23

4 A New Baby 29

5 How Things Have Changed! 34

6 Babysitting 40

7 To Our Grandparents' House We Go! 45

8 The Other Grandparents 50

9 Long-Distance Grandparents 57

10 Maintaining a Close Relationship 63

11 Praying for Grandchildren 68

12 Sharing Faith 72

13 Praying with Grandchildren 80

14 Why Didn't God Answer My Prayers?(and Other Tough Questions Grandchildren Ask) 87

15 Avoiding Pitfalls 93

16 What Makes Your Grandchild Special? 99

17 Grandparents of Tweens and Teens 104

18 Listening with Your Heart 111

19 Forgiveness 116

20 Family Traditions 123

21 Family History 130

22 Family Fun 135

23 Serving Others 141

24 Family Dynamics 146

25 Away from the Catholic Faith 153

26 When Grandparents Baptize 158

27 Dealing with Death 165

28 Dealing with Divorce 170

29 Under One Roof 175

30 Support for Grandparents 181

Appendix A Fun and Faith with Grandchildren during Advent 189

Appendix B Fun and Faith with Grandchildren during the Christmas Season 195

Appendix C Fun and Faith with Grandchildren during Lent 203

Appendix D Fun and Faith with Grandchildren during Holy Week 209

Appendix E Fun and Faith with Grandchildren during the Easter Season 214

Appendix F Fun and Faith with Grandchildren during Pentecost 224

Notes 228