Creating Memories Through Faith, Family & Fun

What happens when grandparents say yes to faith, family, and 21 grandchildren? Jim and Meghan sit down with Bill and Patti Remmert, married 52 years, to hear how they’ve turned summer vacations into a sacred tradition called Cousins Camp. Rooted in joy, creativity, and Catholic identity, this episode reveals how intentional time with grandchildren can become a powerful way to pass on the faith and create memories that last for generations.

What’s in this episode:

• The beautiful origin story behind Cousins Camp
• How the Remmerts structure faith-filled summer camp experiences for grandkids
• Why each camp is centered around a theme, this year’s was “Born to Be Saints”
• Ideas for incorporating treasure hunts, saint stories, and travel into family life
• The impact of visiting Catholic shrines, churches, and even The Ark Encounter
• How Cousins Camp honors the life and legacy of their daughter Molly
• Why grandparent involvement matters now more than ever in faith formation
• The role of planning, prayer, and persistence in building traditions
• Reflections on how the diaconate has shaped their family spiritually
• How kids learn independence, money skills, and spiritual depth through camp
• One resource every Catholic family should know: MassTimes.org, Hallow App, and FORMED
• Book they’re reading: A Saint in Sneakers and Armchair Mystic
• Advice to their younger selves: Start daily prayer and pray more with your family
• Final wisdom: Keep a gratitude journal and make faith transmission a top priority

Resources Mentioned:

MassTimes.org – A quick way to find Catholic Mass times while traveling

Hallow App – A Catholic prayer and meditation app for families

FORMED – Catholic streaming platform with movies, studies, and children’s content

Angel Studios – Film studio with family-friendly and faith-filled movies

A Saint in Sneakers – A book on Blessed Carlo Acutis, ideal for teens

Armchair Mystic by Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ – A practical and engaging guide to prayer

The Ark Encounter – A life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark in Kentucky