How to Keep the Faith This School Year

By Maria Bohan

The academic year is often the most trying season for families—and for their faith.

Between mind-boggling homework assignments, soccer practice, tutoring sessions, and college applications, it seems like there’s barely enough time to eat, let alone go to mass.

While there is no one-size-fits-all way to keep the faith, these tips may help you keep God at the forefront of you and your family’s lives.

1. Be Positive at Dinner—or wherever

After the commotion of the day, it’s important to take stock of the good—big or small—that God sent your way. At the dinner table, in the car, or at bedtime, spend a minute remembering one positive thing that happened, and thank God for facilitating it.

2. Spend the Commute or Carpool Thinking About your Faith

According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Americans spend an average of 17,600 minutes driving each year. 1 Why not use that time to reconnect with God? You could say a decade of the rosary, listen to an audiobook version of the Bible or another faith-related book, or listen to a faith-based podcast. Check out these thought-provoking podcasts from Father Dave Dwyer at Busted Halo here.

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