One great way a family can grow closer to God and one another is by doing simple acts of service together.

Benefits include:

• The joy of making a difference together

• An opportunity to emphasize virtues like generosity and humility with our children

• Increasing a child’s sense of gratitude through exposure to those less fortunate

• Model Jesus’ example of an attitude of humility and availability to God.

• Be generous with your time and talents.

• Create some margin in your life so you can serve as opportunities come along.