Religious education at home: parents as disciple-makers to their youths

Abstract

This article presents a religious education exposition of the divine mandate for parents to serve as primary disciple-makers in the spiritual formation of their children. Grounded in the sovereignty of God and the authority of Scripture, the paper argues that biblical discipleship within the family is not merely a practical endeavor, but a sacred duty ordained by God. The study employs a systematic theological framework, drawing from the covenantal structure of Scripture, to demonstrate that parents are entrusted with the stewardship of their children’s souls. Key theological themes include the imago Dei, covenantal faithfulness and the means of grace as foundational to parental discipleship. The paper concludes with a call for parents to embrace their God-given role with theological intentionality, relying on the Holy Spirit to effect transformation in their children’s hearts.