That is a tough one, which I have not had to face --and hope I don't have to. At this point it does not look like it will with my oldest (age 13)--baring any changes (which are entirely possible). She is seriously considering becoming a nun!!!!! They have many camps and things for young girls to take on the journey of discernment. This summer mine went for two weeks with the principal of her school (who is a Sister) to one in Wisconsin. At this time she is considering a very traditional order. This is exciting. But I am not pushing either way.
To answer your question --in our home this is not optional --in fact it is the MOST IMPORTANT thing -- you go to weekly Mass and participate in family prayer, rosary, study at home, school and other Church activities through the week.
One thing I have told them from time to time is that this is not suppose to be the most exciting thing always -- sometimes it is boring and drudgery -- but we do it because we must.
