TREASURE SEEKERS

Coal miners are “treasure seekers”, dedicated to finding the wealth hidden beneath the surface of the earth. Lent is a time of baptismal renewal – to remember the treasure of Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Our role as parents and teachers is to help our children claim their treasure of eternal life through Jesus, which is sealed in their baptism and through the forgiveness of sins.

We can show them how to use their wealth responsibly. We can bring them to church each Sunday and to the special Lenten services. We can teach them to pray and use prayer in time of need and rejoicing. We can share God’s Word with them in family devotions. We can set Christian examples in our daily lives and witness to others of Christ’s love in us.

Lent is a time for remembering the treasure that cannot be seen, but which is ours - - Jesus. Help your children recognize this Gospel treasure in themselves and others and lead then to use it to further the kingdom of God.