Quote Originally Posted by Lemur View Post
Already done. I assure you, they're lovely people. Small congregation, other kids for my kids to play with, etc.
Ok, well that always makes a big difference.

Actually, this is a huge consideration for me. I want my kids to be aware of our family's traditions, and Episcopalianism is a biggie. In fact, if I had to tick off three characteristics that run through my family for the past century plus, it would be: (1) Professional work in the arts (grandpa was a pro writer, grandma is a pro stained glass maker, uncle is a sculptor, etc.), (2) military/police/intel service, and (3) the Episcopal Church. I do not expect them to "find God" in a Sunday school. That's a much more personal journey. I do expect them to learn the Christian traditions, stories, text and thought that our family has been a part of for centuries.
I understand it's important for you, really I do. You're talking to a man whose ancestors plastered their name all over an entire Rural Deanary in what was then Southhamptonshire. Here's the thing though, your mother clearly decided that she wanted you to follow her particular faith, and acted accordingly. What I'm really suggesting is that you should follow her principle, not her particular path.

If you want your children to be Episcopalian, for example, give them that grounding. Believe me, having a "mixed" religious upbringing just confuses you; better for them to have one clear idea from you to accept or reject.

I don't necessarily expect them to be Christians at all. That's their journey, and they'll find it for themselves. I do expect them to have a solid grounding in the Christian tradition, whether they choose to follow it or not.
Well, careful there. My mother sent me to a Methodist Sunday School, and look what happened. Just don't encourage anything you don't think is good for them; I don't think you believe "Christain Science" is good for them.

I'm honestly not trying to tell you what to do, but I think the best starting point would be to try and work out what you want them to get out of Sunday School; then choose. Of course, there's always the question of whether you want them in Sunday School at all.