With school back in session and less time with our kids, we need to be intentional with how we spend time together as a family. Family dinners are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your children, share stories, and strengthen your bond. As Christian parents, it’s also a time to nurture their faith and discuss important aspects of their lives. To help you facilitate meaningful conversations, here are 25 questions you can ask your kids at the dinner table. These questions cover topics related to faith, school, and friendships, encouraging open and honest communication. Make sure to check out the 3 bonus questions at the end to use for your littlest loves – these are simple yet beautiful ways to check in with your kids each evening.

Faith-Based Questions

1. What is something from the Bible or a Bible story that you learned about today or this week?
2. Can you share a moment when you felt God’s presence in your life recently?
3. What’s one way we can show kindness and love to others, just as Jesus taught us?
4. Is there anything you’d like to know more about when it comes to our faith or the Bible?
5. How can we pray for you?

School-Related Questions

6. What was the most exciting thing that happened at school today or this week?
7. Is there a subject or topic at school that you find particularly interesting right now?
8. Are there any challenges you’re facing in your schoolwork that you’d like to discuss?
9. What goals do you have for this school year, both academically and personally?
10. How can Mom and Dad best support you with your school responsibilities?

Friendship Questions

11. Who is your best friend at school, and what do you enjoy doing together?
12. Have you ever encountered a situation where you needed to be a good friend to someone? Can you share that experience?
13. What qualities do you think make a great friend?
14. Is there a friend you’ve had a disagreement with recently? How did you handle it?
15. How can we, as a family, practice being better friends to others in our community?

Deeper Faith and Values Questions

16. What does it mean to you to be a Christian?
17. Can you share a time when you felt challenged to live out your faith in a real-life situation?
18. How can we incorporate our Christian values into our daily lives more effectively as a family?
19. What’s one Bible verse or story that you find particularly inspiring or comforting?
20. How do you think your faith can help you navigate the challenges of growing up?

Reflection and Gratitude Questions

21. What is one thing that made you smile or feel grateful today?
22. Is there something you’d like to achieve or experience in the near future?
23. How can we as a family work together to serve others and make a positive impact in our community?
24. Can you share a highlight or a lesson from your day that you’d like to carry with you into tomorrow?
25. What are you thankful for today, both big and small?

3 Simple Questions for Our Little Ones

1. What is something good that happened today?
2. What is something bad/sad/frustrating that happened today?
3. What is something you are proud of that you did today?

These questions can serve as conversation starters that foster meaningful discussions around faith, school, and friendships. They create a warm and open atmosphere at the dinner table, where your children feel valued, heard, and encouraged in their journey of faith and personal growth. We can’t wait to hear how these questions help your family dinner time become a special pause in your day that you can all look forward to.