Continues Great post. The church allows children not to give up fast food: meat, eggs, fish, dairy products. After all, such food is a source of complete protein that they need to grow. But this does not mean that fasting and children are incompatible things. Father Mitrofan, teacher of the Kiev Theological Academy, told 5 rules that can be set for children during Lent.
1. Communion required
During Great Lent, the child must be given the Holy Communion. If, due to the coronavirus, you do not want to attend services, you can invite a priest to the house with the Holy Gifts, and he will commune the whole family.
During Lent, limit the time of "communication" of children with gadgets / istockphoto.com
2. Determine the measure of fasting
It is necessary to explain to the child what Great Lent is. And invite him to introduce feasible restrictions into his life. For example, do not eat chocolates during the fast. Or not to play on the tablet, watch fewer cartoons.
3. Fasting days
Indeed, the Church allows children not to fast. As well as pregnant, lactating, sick, elderly and traveling. But you can still arrange fasting days for children twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Children need animal protein to grow. But also lean vegetable salads will do them good / istockphoto.com
4. Train to Prayer
There are children's prayer books in which abbreviated prayers can be found. Lent cannot be complete without her.
5. Tell about Jesus Christ
When the holiday of the Bright Resurrection of Christ comes and everyone says to each other “Christ is risen!”, Some children do not understand who they are talking about. And in general, what is celebrated. Therefore, read with them during Great Lent the children's Bible, which talks about Jesus Christ, about important events in his life. The smallest can be shown pictures.
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