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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was where you were two years ago, OP.

My kids were a little younger (oldest was in first grade).  I wanted to be transparent with them, as it would be a change in their lives and routines, but I also didn't feel the need to make too big of a deal out of it.
I told them that there are lots of ways to worship God and Jesus, and I thought it would be good if we as a family figured out what the best way for us would be.
We spent a few months going to different Christian churches.  It was really interesting for me and I think a good experience for the kids, too.  After each one we'd talk about what we liked and what we didn't.  Some weren't legitimately on the table at all becaues of theological differences (ie, we weren't going to be baptists no matter how lovely the church) and some the kids were vocal in not liking at all (ie, the place where everyone wanted to hug us and made us stand up and introduce ourselves.)

We ended up - not surprisingly - at an Episcopalian church.  The priest even did a little "first communion" thing for my son, since he had been hearing about it and getting geared up for it at our Catholic church.

It's truly been one of the best decisions I've made for my faith and for my family.

So just be honest with your kids - it's time to look around and see if there is a better way that we can worship God.  And include them in the decisions and investigations.  And pray about it.  You'll land where you're supposed to be.[/quote]

OP here - thank you, this is helpful.  I think it's a useful way for me to think about it.  It's about finding (as a family) a way to worship God and be spiritual.  And (perhaps less about ) leaving the Catholic church.  Thank you for your advice and support.  [/quote]

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