Moms Talk: How To Talk Religion

Holidays are full of cheer, but a lot of traditions are centered around religion. 

Our Patch moms chatted about how they incorporate religion in their homes and how they teach their children about religious practices.

Read more about how they introduce their children to religion and their thoughts on how they would approach a conversation about a change in religions:

Lorie Mohs, mom of two

We do try, as parents, to guide our children in our Christian faith throughout the year, not just at Christmas and Easter. We are active members of Fremont Community Church on Mission Boulevard in Fremont. My husband and I are members of the church choir and my sons are active in the Jr. & Sr. High Student Ministry. Our older son is also active in Boy Scouts, another faith-based activity. We really try to covey our values to our children and community by living our Christian faith in our every day lives. We also try to offer our children the biblical and worldly views on subjects so that they are educated on both sides. If my children expressed an interest in other faiths, I would encourage them to seek out the vales of that faith and explore it.

Jennifer Spedowfski-Martin, mom of five 

In our family we raise the kids Catholic. Due to various reasons, they attend church most often with their grandparents who are devout Catholics. In addition, they attend religion classes as well. I feel that it is important that they have that foundation. If my child expresses an interest in another religion I would not discourage it, but rather we’d talk openly about what it is that draws them to it and what tenets the religion embraces. I remember having a lot of interest in other religions growing up and my parents did not discourage it but let me learn as much as possible. I think that is the best way as religion is a highly personal thing.

Tammy Warren-Alcorta, mom of five

My children are still young so my husband and I haven’t had to deal with this issue yet. Basically, we both believe in God and we discuss in ways our children understand. All we can do is talk to them and answer any questions they may have. My husband is Catholic but doesn’t practice it. I was never baptized and have no major religion. But I believe in God, heaven and hell. I feel that as long as you teach your children to love themselves and others, that’s all that matters.