Fatherhood — like all parenthood — is a vocation, a call. A Chinese scroll painting showing God, Joseph, Mary and Jesus was on display in 2009 at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Macau, China. Fathers who are disciples of Christ lead their children to God most effectively by humbly following the example of St. Joseph in being faithful to God’s will. (CNS photo/Adrian Bradshaw, EPA)
A father’s role is complex, multifaceted. He serves as a teacher, model, guide, authority figure and companion to children.
All human fathers find the source and model of their vocation in our heavenly Father.
