Religious Ed. Resources

Have you said the Rosary today?
This week?  This month?  

Why not start today... need a refresher course on saying the Rosary:

Print out either of these to use at home How to Pray the Rosary or Rosary handout .

Everything Catholic at your fingertips!

The most comprehensive free Catholic App.  Daily Mass Readings, Order of Mass, New American Bible, Stations of the Cross, Saint of the Day, Sacrament of Reconciliation, and daily prayers to name a few!  The Interactive Rosary is a great way to start doing the Rosary with children or anyone looking to get more practice saying a full Rosary. 

 Click below to be directed to the app store: 

      

Videos:

Busted Halo:   Great site for teens and young adults - Great videos that you can watch on sacraments as well as church teachings!

An awesome explanation of Our Faith Through the Creed 

An uplifting video about Who we are as Catholics 

A great Lenten video to jumpstart this time of preparation for you and your family!

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Free Online Resources:

Corporal Works of Mercy:  Looking for ways to use the works of mercy we learned in this year's family day?  The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy listed out for you & suggestions on 5 Ways to Show Mercy. 

The Little Ways:  this site is run by devotees to St. Theresa the Little Flower - it has some great ideas and videos, including these for the Feast of Divine Mercy! 

Amazing Catechists:  For catechists (and more!) this site lists lots of great resources too!

Bring it Home:  The youth ministry office has just begun a new little newsletter with great info on how to take the church readings home and into your life during the week - you can subscribe to it.

De Sales Weekly:  The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales have a website with a wonderful commentary as well as St. Francis de Sales' words relating to the Sunday readings. 

Ascension Catholic Church:  for commentaries on the Sunday readings

Gospel Weeklies:  The program our Pre-K, K, 7th & 8th grade PREP students use with weekly flyers that relate to both a book they provide to each student on the teachings of the church and to the readings for that weekend.  For families:  go to  Pflaum Gospel Weeklies and you can sign up with a free password.  Click on online resources, then scroll down the list on the right to PGW resources.  They've also just added a section on bringing the Gospel home.

Our Sunday Visitor:  lots of FREE downloads on helping to raise a Catholic child 

Catholic Icing:  kids Catholic crafts based on the season, lots of great ideas!

Look To Him and Be Radiant: a great blog maintained by a woman who teaches different grade levels - great suggestions for both teachers and crafts you can do at home for parents!

Grades 1-6 We Believe: Great resources & info on your class topic, lectionary aids, etc.

www.Catechist.com: this site is for catechists, but has fun activities that reinforce basic Catholic beliefs, including word puzzles, crosswords and crafts. 

The Kid's Bulletin: this site has a weekly bulletin with word searches, info on the readings, etc. and is a great way to keep your child engaged in the Mass  

Take Out: Family Faith on the Go - from OSV, an 8 page pamphlet, to give to families once a month. A great resources for families. We have these available in the rack outside the office!

Franciscan Media: info on Saints, Prayer, Sacraments, Kids & Family, Lent & Advent, Homily Help.

World Library Publications:  Music, Art for Children & Families including Mickey McGrath’s art 

Mealtime Matters: an article that emphasizes the importance of family meals and providing suggestions for better mealtimes.

Eight Ways that Parents and Parish can be Partners: a two page handout from Claretian Publications. Simple and straightforward ideas.

www.usccb.org: the website of the Catholic Bishops, information on all things Catholic!

www.integratedcatholiclife.org: designed to help you integrate faith, family, and work!

www.catholicfamilyfaith.org: resources to help build strong Catholic families

www.catholic-kids.com: info and resources on why be Catholic, prayers and poems, etc.
 

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Books to Purchase:

Handbook for Today’s Catholic Family a 64 page book filled with great resources for families.

Sharing the Faith With Your Child: From Birth to Age Four is a great resources for families at the time of Baptism.

Catholic Parent Know How - from OSV. 8 page handouts with great articles, ideas, activities.

Praying with Scripture: Guided Reflections for Children from Loyola Press for Catechists and parents who would like to help their children learn reflective prayer.

The Catholic Faith and Family Bible from Center for Ministry Development and OSV is a great resource for every family.  Another option,  Catholic Family Connections Bible from St. Mary’s Press. Suggest that every family have one of these bibles in their home. 

Keep Talking: Daily Conversation Starters for Family Meals is a small flip chart with over 288 discussion starters that can sit on the kitchen table.