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44 parish, taking up parish ministries and giving addi- tional support to service projects and youth groups. The parish itself could benefit f rom service projects led by the school. Schools and parishes could also consider joint ministry positions such as campus ministers. Finally, we come to the essential connection between discipleship and family life. This has not been left to the end of this document as an af- terthought but as the culmination of what needs to happen to make discipleship a success in the school. Parents are the most influential mentors for the faith life of their children. They do not always realize this and may look to the school to serve this role on their behalf. Catholic schools, therefore, need to help parents to understand and to know how to better fulfill their primary role as mentors in faith. This may require helping parents to grow deeper in their faith and inviting them to a more intentional discipleship. This fits with the role of the school as supporting parents as the primary educa - tors of their children. This supporting role implies a partnership between the family, the parish, and the school, all working toward the complete education and formation of children. The center of the life of discipleship for our stu- dents is in the home. Discipleship will flower as the family builds a stronger family culture, rooted in faith and daily prayer. Educators can support parents with suggestions for practical ways to implement Catholic culture and catechesis within the home. This should include teaching parents how to catechize within the home and to pray with their children, as well as providing resources for faith reading in the home. Parents need to move through the same stages of discipleship: make a commitment to follow Jesus, continue to grow in