Parents to Ashes

Why is it that parents insist on sending their children to catechism, but don't make them go to mass?

Why do some insist on getting their forehead marked on Ash Wednesday, but don't go to mass the following Sunday?

It seems that so many are afraid to take chances with the outward signs, but fail to make the inward journey. Our world is most importantly that part of us that is within us. Before we can seek to know what is in the world, we must seek to know what is in us.

Parents,
Do not be afraid of what will happen to your child if they do not attend religious education, but, be very much concerned about what will happen to your child if they do not attend mass. Praying in mass, before the Holy Eucharist, should be the highlight of your family's week. If you spend that time with them on Sunday mornings, you won't need to worry about catechism. Don't make them go, SHOW them how to go.