07/08/2026
How do you discipline without discouraging?
Give freedom without losing guidance?
Build confidence without raising entitlement?
Celebrate achievement while forming responsibility?
Parenting is full of tensions. We all want what is best for our children, yet even with the best intentions, it isn't always easy to know which approach will truly help them flourish.
The COJ Progressive Catholic Framework offers a thoughtful, faith-filled way of navigating these everyday challenges—one that leads with love, guides with wisdom, gives age-appropriate freedom, and forms character rather than merely managing behavior.
Join us as we explore a practical roadmap for raising children through four key dimensions:
The Parenting Challenge – understanding the real dilemmas parents face today.
The Common Modern Approach – examining why many popular parenting trends can leave us wanting more.
The Progressive Catholic Way – discovering principles rooted in Catholic anthropology and progressive education that foster lasting growth.
The Child It Forms – the kind of person this approach seeks to nurture: resilient, responsible, compassionate, faith-filled, and capable of leading with integrity.
Whether your child attends COJ or another school, you'll gain practical insights that can help create a home where children are deeply loved, wisely guided, and gradually entrusted with the freedom to grow in virtue, confidence, and responsibility.
To help us prepare for a thoughtful gathering, please RSVP by completing this form:
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Your RSVP is important so we can ensure there are enough snacks and refreshments for everyone. A few reminders:
✨ Children are most welcome to join you! A supervised holding room will be available throughout the session, where some of our teachers will facilitate fun and engaging activities.
✨ This seminar is free of charge.
✨ One response per family, please.
