4th Commandment Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you

Share a fun family story with your group. Teambuilding Tuesday Share a fun family story with your group.

Round Robin What are some rules you will have or will not have if/when you are parents. OR Things that you will do

Vocabulary Honor - To regard or treat with esteem, or respect; to revere; to treat with deference and submission Obedience – The act of obeying, or the state of being obedient; compliance with that which is required by authority; subjection to rightful restraint or control. Filial Piety – love and fidelity to family

Family Humans are social beings who are made for love. Children are brought about by the creative power of God and the love of parents. The family is the most basic building block of society. It (hopefully) produces good citizens. How does the family reflect the Holy Trinity?

Importance of Family Marriage and by extension the family, were divinely established by God for the “common good of its members and of society.” The family is known as the Domestic Church. How is a family like the Church (or how should it be)?

Commands us to DO Virtue of Piety: Love and fidelity to family Moral and spiritual duty of parents to children Obedience to legitimate authority Respect and care of elderly Virtue of patriotism

Commands us NOT to do Disobedience Disrespect

Duties of Children Show gratitude for the gifts of life, work and sacrifice. Obedience, earthly fatherhood is derived from heavenly fatherhood. To obey God is to obey our parents. Adult children have a responsibility to their parents by helping them. Respect and love other members of your family, not just your paretns,.

Duties of Parents Fairness & Understanding Discipline Children are God’s children and given to parents to love and care for. Discipline “Tough Love” parents need to form their children in virtue and self-control. Teaching of the Faith Parents are entrusted to be the first and foremost educators for their children. Catechizing is essential.

Teambuilding Tuesday If you were trapped on a deserted island what three items would you bring to survive?

Spousal Unity Children deserve both a father and mother. Having the focused love of both a father and mother is important to the emotional, spiritual and psychological health of children.

Honor Your father and mother and… This commandment does not stop at parents Those who are an “extension” of your parents are also deserving of obedience and respect. Who might fall under this?

Romans 13:1-7 Authority has a divine origin Christians must obey that authority Christians must also recognize their moral consciences When proper and just authorities are disobeyed punishment/reprimand is necessary. Authority has a right to tax Authority must be respected

Duties of Civil Authority Authority is position of service. All Authority comes from God and should be treated as such. Should seek out the common good and pursue justice, peace and harmony. Must respect the fundamental right of every person.

Duties of Citizens Proper authority is from God and therefore must be obeyed. Breaking the law disobeys authority and by extension God. Citizens are called to help the common good.

Is it ever okay to disobey authority? Any command by a an authority that is morally evil or wrong can and should be disobeyed.

Write a Letter Write a letter to your parent(s)/guardian(s) Must be at least a page long Thank them for what they have done for you. Thank them for something that they have taught you. Tell them what’s going on in your life, both good and bad. Apologize for things you may have done or haven’t done. Be sincere!