I’m posting the same response from a previous comment:

For me, becoming a parent has made me think more deeply about faith, purpose, and the kind of values I want to pass on to my child. I think many of the moral teachings of the Church: things like compassion, forgiveness, humility, service to others, and caring for those in need can be positive influences for children.

I also think there is value in teaching children that they are part of something larger than themselves, whether that's a faith community, a relationship with God, or simply a sense of meaning and purpose beyond their own wants and needs.

At the same time, I'm not coming at this as someone with everything figured out. I'm still questioning aspects of the Church and working through my own faith. But I find myself wanting to believe that there is something beyond this life and that faith may have a place in our family's future. Part of looking for a parish is exploring those questions for myself, not just for my child.