Ideas

"Mass is boring!" has been the cry for teenagers for generations. I'd like to offer two practical suggestions to help both you and your teens have more powerful and positive experiences at Mass on Sunday. Set aside 20 minutes as a family one evening each week to read and discuss the upcoming Sunday's Gospel. We love what we know, and we become what we love. Don't judge reactions to the reading, just listen. And when your turn comes, share how the reading challenges or encourages you. Reading the Gospel and discussing it ahead of time will allow all of you to tune in more readily.