- Description
Parent's Creed is a thoughtful reflection on how the words, attitudes, and example of parents can shape a child's character, confidence, faith, and ability to love.
This beautifully laminated Parent's Creed Kilgarlin Prayer Card features classic sacred artwork of the Holy Family on the front and the complete Parent's Creed on the back. Gold-color accents and fine detailing give the card a traditional Catholic devotional appearance.
Compact and easy to carry, this card can be kept in a Bible, prayer book, wallet, purse, nursery, classroom, or family prayer space. It makes a meaningful Catholic gift for parents, grandparents, godparents, teachers, and families seeking a daily reminder of the influence love, encouragement, fairness, and faith can have on a child.
Card Details
Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
Classic Holy Family artwork on the front
Complete Parent's Creed printed on the back
2.5" × 4.5" standard prayer card size
Useful as a bookmark for your Bible or devotional book
Thoughtful Catholic gift for parents, grandparents, and godparents
Ideal for family ministries, Catholic schools, parenting groups, and parish handouts
Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Parent's Creed
If a child lives with criticism,
He learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
He learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame,
He learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,
He learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise,
He learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,
He learns justice.
If a child lives with security,
He learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,
He learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
HE LEARNS TO FIND LOVE IN THE WORLD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Parent's Creed about?
The Parent's Creed reflects on how a child's environment and the way adults respond to them can influence qualities such as patience, confidence, appreciation, justice, faith, and love.
Who is this card especially meaningful for?
This card is especially meaningful for parents, grandparents, godparents, teachers, catechists, and anyone who helps guide and nurture children.
Is this a good Catholic family gift?
Yes. The Holy Family artwork and encouraging message make it a thoughtful gift for new parents, Baptisms, baby showers, family retreats, parenting groups, and Catholic households.
Can I order these cards in bulk?
Yes. The card is available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100, making it suitable for families, parishes, Catholic schools, family ministries, retreats, and church handouts.
A Mission Behind Every Card
Every ShopCatholic purchase helps support a mission centered on faith, service, and giving.
ShopCatholic was founded by Shawn Kilgarlin, a wife, mother of four, mental health clinician, and life coach. Her mission extends beyond creating meaningful Catholic products.
Each Christmas Eve, Shawn donates thousands of gifts to people in need through Holy Angels. She also volunteers at addiction treatment centers and provides grounding books and group classes.
Her children, Loyola University students, and local high school students also help prepare gift bags for families in need. These efforts are funded personally by Shawn.
When you purchase a Kilgarlin prayer card, you become part of that mission.