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Modesty

Teaching Chastity Through the Virgin Martyrs

February 8, 2013 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

I often hear from friends about the struggles they face when discussing sexuality with their children. Mine are still young, but here’s what I’m thinking. Why not use the stories of the virgin martyrs as a foundation to build a culture of chastity in our home, and better yet, ask for their intercession? Seems it could become a rather safe entry point to talk about the virtues of sexual purity … over time, then, maybe this stuff organically becomes part of our family’s vocabulary. Really, what other faith tradition gives you all this stuff? Why not take advantage of it? It seems a better alternative than having “the” conversation with my kids once they hit puberty when the culture’s already been having it with them since they’ve been potty trained.

Posted in: Faith, Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Modesty, Parenting, saints, virtues

I am my Daughter’s Protector

July 19, 2012 by Deacon Joel Schmidt 13 Comments

Teaching our daughters not to reveal what should remain hidden.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Catechism of the Catholic Church, dignity, Dress, Michael Hyatt, Modesty, Near Occasion of Sin, Objectify, Parenting, Self-Respect

Planting the Modesty Seed in our Children

May 24, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 47 Comments

How can we plant the seeds of modesty in our children? It has been said that the best time to plant a tree is twenty-five years ago. The next best time is today. It is best if you’ve already planted the modesty seed with your children and are nurturing it along. If you haven’t, the next best time is today.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Fashion, Feminine Genius, Modesty, Parenting
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