Family time has always been important around here. With the hours the hubby works, quality time definitely is key. I have to admit, however, that I am not the most fun person. If I had to qualify myself under one of those characteristics in the subheading, it would definitely be clueless.
Catholic Family Fun: A Guide for the Adventurous, Overwhelmed, Creative, or Clueless by Sarah A. Reinhard helps you blend faith and fun together with tons of great ideas for families of all sizes. From silly things to story starters, from crafts to outdoor adventures and more, this book will make your family time more meaningful and a lot of fun.
The nine chapters are broken down into four themed sections so you'll easily be able to find what you're looking for. Reinhard starts each activity with important details: prep time, duration and cost. Many of these activities are low cost, which is very helpful in these tough economic times. In the spirit of blending faith and fun, each activity in the first three sections ends with a "Faith Angle," that shows how you can make the activity more meaningful for everyone. There is also a "Make It Yours" section that helps your family personalize the activities.
As a big lover of mysteries, I was fond of Mystery Food Night. I also appreciated how Reinhard provided a diverse group of activities for families no matter where they are in their Christian journey. Part 4 is entitled, "Faith with Fun." Here you have: "Saints to Celebrate," "Ways to Serve," and ways to pray together. These will truly help your family build their faith while enjoying time together. These sections still have the "Make It Yours" section, but instead of the "Faith Angle," they have "The Wider Angle." The author turns the activities into lessons, often asking reflective questions.
The Appendix offers a chart that gives you all the activities in the book at a glance. There are also lists that categorize all the activities by cost, prep time, or duration. A great deal of thought was put into making this book easy to use.
I highly recommend Catholic Family Fun to families who are looking for new meaningful activities that will provide quality time together.
Publisher: Pauline Books & Media (2012)
ISBN-10: 0819816043
ISBN-13: 978-0819816047
SRP: $11.95
Visit the author's website for ordering information: http://snoringscholar.com/.
I received a free paperback copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I received no monetary compensation for this review.
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