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Discipleship Parenting: Planting the Seeds of Faith
As Catholic parents, we have one fundamental to raise children who know and love God, and who are so in love with Christ that they can't help but share his message. We are called not only to be disciples ourselves, but to be discipleship parents, evangelizing our children so they become disciples, too.
That sounds great, but we know this is not always easy. The culture often stands in the way of our raising whole and holy children. Sometimes our own failures, wounds, and weaknesses make it difficult to pour ourselves fully into the mission. Even if we are working to plant the seeds of faith, how can we ensure that the soil is cultivated so the seeds can grow and flourish?
In Discipleship Parenting, Kim Cameron-Smith provides tools and insights to help parents foster seven ideal growing conditions in the
LoveBalancePlayMerciful DisciplineEmpathyRadiant FaithA Strong MarriageRaising children to know and love Christ, and to share that love with others, is the most important work we will ever do. Let's join together in Discipleship Parenting and respond to God's call and mission for all our families.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kim Cameron-Smith is the founder of the Intentional Catholic Parenting online ministry and the host of the Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast, where she explores the intersection between Catholicism and the science of parenting. She is a licensed attorney and a member of the California state bar. She holds a B.A. from Wellesley College, an M.Phil. from Oxford University, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, and a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley. Kim lives in Northern California with her husband and four children.
That sounds great, but we know this is not always easy. The culture often stands in the way of our raising whole and holy children. Sometimes our own failures, wounds, and weaknesses make it difficult to pour ourselves fully into the mission. Even if we are working to plant the seeds of faith, how can we ensure that the soil is cultivated so the seeds can grow and flourish?
In Discipleship Parenting, Kim Cameron-Smith provides tools and insights to help parents foster seven ideal growing conditions in the
LoveBalancePlayMerciful DisciplineEmpathyRadiant FaithA Strong MarriageRaising children to know and love Christ, and to share that love with others, is the most important work we will ever do. Let's join together in Discipleship Parenting and respond to God's call and mission for all our families.
Click here to register for the related webcast
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kim Cameron-Smith is the founder of the Intentional Catholic Parenting online ministry and the host of the Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast, where she explores the intersection between Catholicism and the science of parenting. She is a licensed attorney and a member of the California state bar. She holds a B.A. from Wellesley College, an M.Phil. from Oxford University, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, and a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley. Kim lives in Northern California with her husband and four children.
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256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 12, 2019
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About the author
Kim Cameron-Smith
2 booksKim Cameron-Smith is an on-fire Catholic revert, bibliophile, armchair philosopher, mediocre cook, and artist of family life. She lives in Northern California with her husband Philip and their 4 children. She's the host of the Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast and the founder of the parenting ministry Intentional Catholic Parenting. Her understanding of what it means to live a joyful, intentional life with her children continually grows and evolves as she learns more about them, herself, and how God has created us to find him in all things, especially relationships.
Kim is a licensed attorney and a member of the California State Bar. She holds a B.A. in English from Wellesley College, an M.Phil. in Medieval Literature from Oxford University, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, and a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley.
Kim is a licensed attorney and a member of the California State Bar. She holds a B.A. in English from Wellesley College, an M.Phil. in Medieval Literature from Oxford University, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard University, and a J.D. from U.C. Berkeley.
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June 29, 2020
“When God entrusted our children to us, he gave us an immeasurable gift, so let’s ask ourselves what he wants from us in return. What is our mission as Catholic parents? What does our mission call us to do? What is our specific, deepest purpose as parents of these particular children?” It’s increasingly important, as we look around at our world, to consider the answers to these questions. Kim Cameron-Smith has provided a pathway to the answers, founded in the Truths of Catholicism. Her excellent book is a guide to not only raising children, but also to forming disciples and evangelizing our families.
When I first read Discipleship Parenting, I was struck by the underlying theme—and goal—of joy. It wasn’t what I was expecting: It wasn’t my experience of family life growing up, and I hadn’t ever thought of it as a destination for my own parenting. “Even in the face of setbacks or suffering, we can possess a tranquility that is inexplicable because it is a divine gift. Joy is despair defeated,” Cameron-Smith writes.
And with that, I found, came hope. Despite my flaws and my limitations, she has provided a way that’s rooted in faith, hope, and love and is achievable for anyone with the humility to offer their efforts to God.
When I first read Discipleship Parenting, I was struck by the underlying theme—and goal—of joy. It wasn’t what I was expecting: It wasn’t my experience of family life growing up, and I hadn’t ever thought of it as a destination for my own parenting. “Even in the face of setbacks or suffering, we can possess a tranquility that is inexplicable because it is a divine gift. Joy is despair defeated,” Cameron-Smith writes.
And with that, I found, came hope. Despite my flaws and my limitations, she has provided a way that’s rooted in faith, hope, and love and is achievable for anyone with the humility to offer their efforts to God.
December 17, 2025
Hands down the best parenting book I’ve read. Highly recommend to all parents. I’ve read some of the best secular parenting books which were definitely helpful and shifting for my mindset, but they were all missing such an important factor: we cannot do it alone. We can’t have impressive self control & patience & all the parenting requisites without the grace of God. We have to rely on Him. That requires prayer & constant surrender & humility. This book has already inspired some changes & re-commitments for our family.
Some takeaways-
Most misbehaviors are caused by immaturity. You can’t discipline that away. Nurture your relationship & continue to set boundaries, of course, but that gives me such freedom to remember that I’m not doing anything wrong if they’re simply misbehaving.
The 6 levels of connecting are tangible, helpful tips that I plan to hang up.
Lots of wonderful ideas for liturgical living. Very inspired.
Reminder to establish household rules as a family so you can remind your kids that they agreed to it.
Offer do-overs to your kids when they need them.
Lots more. Will come back to it periodically.
Some takeaways-
Most misbehaviors are caused by immaturity. You can’t discipline that away. Nurture your relationship & continue to set boundaries, of course, but that gives me such freedom to remember that I’m not doing anything wrong if they’re simply misbehaving.
The 6 levels of connecting are tangible, helpful tips that I plan to hang up.
Lots of wonderful ideas for liturgical living. Very inspired.
Reminder to establish household rules as a family so you can remind your kids that they agreed to it.
Offer do-overs to your kids when they need them.
Lots more. Will come back to it periodically.
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