The Lila Rose Show How to Teach Your Kids to Pray: 3 Simple Daily Habits w/ Kendra Tierney Norton | Lila Rose Show
Sep 2, 2025
Kendra Tierney Norton, a mother of 14 and the creative mind behind the Catholic All Year blog, shares her deep insights on nurturing prayer within families. She outlines three simple daily habits that make prayer part of the routine, breaking it down into morning, midday, and evening practices. Kendra emphasizes the importance of the Angelus and bedtime reflections for younger children, making prayer relatable and engaging even for toddlers. Her practical tips aim to transform family life through spiritual growth, fostering a lasting connection with faith.
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Choose A Few Core Practices
- Pick a few tentpole religious practices that feel meaningful and manageable for your family.
- Stick with them so they become memories and expectations built into daily routine.
Use The Angelus As A Noon Anchor
- Set a daily alarm for the Angelus and stop whatever you're doing to pray together.
- Use the call-and-response format so even noisy or distracted kids can participate.
Phone Alarm Trains Kids To Pause
- Kendra sets a phone alarm that rings church bells so the family stops and prays the Angelus.
- The children learned to stand and respond, making the prayer a quick shared habit.