Abstract:
The family is the basic unit of society, and the experiences children have in their families influence their development. Professionals in the field of child development and leaders in the Catholic Church agree that parents are a child's first teacher, and the home is a child's first classroom. Children are beginning school with different levels of readiness. To address this concern, professional organizations have been created to help parents create a stimulating learning environment at home. The effects of faith education outside of the home is limited if the formation is not accompanied by regular instruction by parents. Many documents were published by the Catholic Church to encourage parents to understand the role of the home as the domestic church. The corresponding significance of the home environment as a classroom and a church requires parents to actively engage in regular activities with their children. Parent involvement is the hallmark of healthy children, families, classrooms, and communities.
