Personal and family issues: Different types of family - CCEASpiritual development

Christians believe the Church should be a model of family life, but opinions differ on the ideal family model.

Part ofReligious StudiesAn introduction to Christian ethics

Spiritual development

Christian parents play a significant role in the process of spiritual development of children. They have the opportunity to develop a Christian worldview in the child. This can be achieved in different ways. These include:

  • teaching their children to pray
  • taking their children to church
  • sending their children to a church school or Sunday school
  • encouraging their children to be or