We are practicing Catholics as well... I have found a way to blend my faith and my intellectual life.
DD9 has had a lot of questions the past few years, which we have dealt with the best we could. Luckily, the lady who runs the religious ed program seems to get her, which certainly helps.
Lately we are dealing with terminal illness. Her grandfather, who she is very close to has terminal cancer. That has brought up a whole host of new questions, and I really feel that she is searching for comfort from her faith. Aren't we all? She recently read the book "Heaven is for Real," which is written about a child who had a near death experience. The book did seem to bring her some comfort. Just thought I'd recommend it to anyone with children who seem to be searching for reassurance.
