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Be aware of the signs of burn-out.
- You are not the person who is ultimately working--the Holy Spirit can use someone else while you take a needed break.
- Be honest and vulnerable with your pastor about what your job is costing you and your family, and set healthy boundaries.
- Don't be a martyr.
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Families need flexibility.
- Try to build in that flexibility to your program, and when possible, schedule opportunities for whole family catechesis.
- Be aware of the stressors--like meal-times--and if possible, offer a solution to parents.
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Teens and kids have different needs--don't push them too hard to become "ambassadors."
- Give families the ability to pick and choose what events meet their children's needs.
- Don't use a teen (or younger child), who is still impressionable, to try and minister to other teens who are dealing with very difficult and sensitive issues.
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THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU DO.
- It is incredibly valuable to have other adults in my children's lives who help guide them when they don't want to listen to me!
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