Religious Upbringing and Religious Experience

Reasons why Christian Families raise their children to believe in God

• they believe it is their duty to marry and raise their children with a christian faith 
• they believe their children a secure basis and helps them through difficulties 

How do they bring their children up religiously?

• Baptism - the child is welcomed into the church with family, friends supporting them within the christian faith 
• School - parents may choose a church school that helps to educate the child in the christian faith 
• Parents Examples - parents will encourage their children to believe in God. Seeing their parents pray, hearing about God and going to church…