Halloween: Living in, not of, the world

Rachel Romantic suggests that Catholic families can use the Halloween season to show children that faith connects to daily life rather than being reserved for Sundays. Writing for The Catholic Times, she notes that while some common seasonal practices may be worth avoiding, the holiday offers an opportunity to live out a Christian worldview.

Romantic points out that the term Halloween is connected to the faith, as All Hallows Eve marks the vigil for All Saints Day. This day allows the Church to celebrate those who have entered heaven. She references the Gospel of John to explain that while Christians live in the world, they do not belong to it, calling believers to live lives centered on Christ.