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Many of these were compiled from the US Bishops list - more resources can be found on the USCCB websites:
www.usccb.org/coronavirus
and
www.foryourmarriage.or
g
or
www.paratumatrimonio.org
Here are a few suggestions on how to use this time well :
Build and Fortify Your Relationships
(updated 12/21/20)
--- Up to 20% of couples
struggle
with fertility
-
Organic Conceptions
is a new,
evidenced-based service for those trying to achieve pregancy.
More information
here
1)
NEW – “
Sister Hope”
is a resource (a “chatbot”) for those suffering from anxiety or depression – especially in these lockdown times. Free, in English and Spanish, and completely anonymous. More information
here
1b)
NEW
-
Hallow
is the #1
Catholic app
in the US They offer a free 90-day trial – more information
here
. They are also launching a
#Pray25 challenge
with daily Advent meditations, starting with Matthew 1 and through the rest of the Gospel as we approach Christmas.
2)
NEW –
Read the
Bible in a Year
with Fr Mike Schmitz
2b)
NEW –
5-part
overview of the Bible
(Matt Fradd)
3)
NEW
- Pope Francis declared this the
Year of St Joseph
, on Dec 8, which continues through December 8, 2021. More information
here
and resources, including the Papal document
here
.
4)
NEW
–
Pray the Film
– the Father Patrick Peyton story is excellent) – we can’t go to theaters now, but available 12/18 for digital purchase at
www.praythefilm.com
5)
NEW
–
Advent retreat
– “Unshakeable Joy”
– with Chris Stefanick and Cardinal Cantalamessa – more info
here
6)
NEW –
for
families
– “
Virtual road trips
” – the perfect ‘getaway’ for those at home – (thanks to Amy, Alex and Grandma!) – I’ve always wanted to see Machu Pichu….
7)
NEW -
for
men
– “Heroic Minute”
weekly
series
7b) Catholic Fatherhood summit
(
recorded
)
8)
NEW
- for
women
virtual retreats (both with a fee) - “
Embrace Joy
” Advent retreat (began Dec 4) and
Lux summit
(recorded)
9)
NEW
- for
parents
-
Keeping kids
safe from pornography
in a time of isolation
9b) Excellent resource
book
on
Catholic parenting
(all ages)
9c) Developing the
domestic church
(
short essay
with suggestions)
9d)
Spiritual formation
for children
Other resources:
--For those
struggling with pornography
, Covenant Eyes offers a
40-day challenge
here
, with (of course) an attendant app
here
--
NFP podcast
-
Charting toward Intimacy.
The Diocese of Oakland has a new
podcast
for those interested in NFP – episode 13 is now out.
--Virtual 7-day marriage
retreat
from the US Catholic bishops
--
Communication workshops
(vdeo series) for couples -
these people
are experts.
--Peyton Family Institute for the Domestic Church - great ideas for how to make your entire family grow in their faith. Info
here
--More Catholic Resources for
finances
.
--Set aside time to
pray with your spouse
– Check out our
Four Simple Steps to Pray with Your Spouse.
---Consider using extra time to
enrich your marriage
– several of our
marriage encouragement and enrichment resources
have online courses available.
--Be Kind –
Pope Francis’ resolutions for couples
are a great place to start.
--Write a
mission statement for your family
.
Pray Together
--Celebrate and observe Sunday with a livestreamed Mass – check listings on your
diocesan website
or
www.EWTN.com
.
--Pray the Rosary –
here’s a tutorial
if you need a refresher. Try starting with just one decade and offer it for an intention important to your family. Close with Archbishop Gomez’
Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
(also in
video form
).
--Meditate on the Scriptures – Consider praying with
the daily Mass readings
as a family.
--Visit your local parish: some churches are still open for private visits. Spend time as a family before Jesus in the tabernacle. He is waiting for you! Or visit Him virtually…
www.savior.org
--Pray the Stations of the Cross – you can do this at home with a simple cross or crucifix. Use these meditations
on the USCCB website
or pray our
Stations of the Cross for Marriages and Families
.
Have Fun Together
--Do something fun as a family – bake a pie, bring out a board game, get creative with craft supplies, or take a nature walk at a nearby trail.
--Don’t stop date nights –
here are some suggestions
, most of which can be done at home.
--Start building a family photo album or photobook. Organize your photos and plan some home videos.
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Prayers
--
Pope Francis’s Prayer to Mary during Coronavirus Pandemic
--
COVID-19 Prayer of Solidarity (USCCB)
--
Coronavirus Prayer Card
(USCCB) – in
English,
Spanish,
and
Vietnamese
.
Mass and Adoration Livestream (national)
--
Vatican News Live Streaming Mass with Pope Francis
--
EWTN Daily Mass
--
Catholic TV Mass
--
Catholic Faith Network Masses
--
Relevant Radio Daily Live Mass
--
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
--
John Paul II National Shrine
– Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet
--
St Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City
--
Word On Fire Daily Masses
--
EWTN Live Adoration (9am-6pm EST)
--
Adorecast
– Live Perpetual Adoration
--
Eastern Church Divine Liturgy Livestreams
Prayer and Liturgical Resources
The following publishers have generously made their resources available to support prayer during these difficult days.
We thank them for their generosity and pastoral concern.
--Magnificat:
English
/
Spanish
and
MagnifiKid
--Liturgical Press:
Give us this Day Digital
--Bayard:
Living with Christ
--The Word Among Us:
English
/
Spanish
--
The Word on Fire Institute
--
USCCB Daily Readings
--
Lectio Divina
--
Liturgy of the Hours
--
Rosary online
--
USCCB Stations of the Cross Audio
--
CRS Virtual Stations of the Cross
--
Hallow Prayer App
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Resources/Articles for Parents and Families
--Augustine Institute
FORMED
(free for 40 days)
Coronavirus
--
V Encuentro
0 tons of resources for families, youth, young adults - English and Spanish
--Growing Up Catholic-Pastoral Center –
Faith-fully Navigating Coronavirus with Your Kids
--Strong Catholic Family Faith –
Having Difficult Conversations
--CatholicMom.com –
10 ways to Survive (and Thrive) Through Days of Quarantine
--U.S. Catholic –
Life under Lockdown: 8 Ways to Handle Staying at Home
--OSV –
Interview with Joseph D. White, Child and family psychologist
--
PSA: Talking to Your Kids about COVID-19 with Dr. Harvey Payne
Faith and Prayer
--Archdiocese of Seattle –
At Home with Faith
--Archdiocese of Detroit –
52 Sundays
--CatholicMom.com –
Resources for Family Prayer
--Loyola Press –
Prayer and the Family Meal
,
Family Faith and Fun
, and
Tips for Praying with Children
--Trinity House
Heaven in Your Home Workshops
Fun Activities
--Catechist.org –
Catholic I.Q. The Family of God
--
Family Bible Challenge
--The Leadership Institute, Diocese of Bridgeport –
Cathequizem
and
Family Resources
--
Virtual Field Trip
--Archdiocese of Los Angeles –
Family Activities
--
NFCYM Strong Catholic Families
Teaching Children at Home
--
The Religion Teacher’s Journal
--Loyola Press –
Christ Our Life: Family Catechesis Resources: Grades 1-8
--
10 Tips for Teaching Religion Lessons to Your Children at Home
--Today –
How to homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with free resources
--
List of resources for studying at home
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Prayer and Mass for Children
--Magnificat –
MagnifiKid
--OSV –
Praying with Children
--
Catholic Sprouts
--Loyola Press –
Children’s Prayers
,
Praying with Children
, and
Sunday Connection
Teens
--
The Culture Project
- a fantastic group of young adults promoting chastity and other virtues -
TikTok
,
blogs
,
YouTube
--resources for talking to young people about the
dangers of pornography
--
s
ocial media controls
for parents
--
LifeTeen
- resources for Catholic teens
--
YouCat
- daily prayer app, other resources
Children’s Activities
--
Tiny Saints
–
Free printable activity sheets
--St. Mary’s Press –
At Home Activities
--
Catechetical Activities:
Diocese of San Bernardino
---
The CatholicKid.com
CatholicMom.com
Catholic Gospel Coloring & Worksheets for Sunday Mass
--
Go Catechist Prayer Activities
--
Catholic Icing
- materials for children
--
CGS in the Home
(Catechesis of the Good Shepherd)
Children’s Videos and Podcasts
--
EWTN Kids
--
My Catholic Kids
(free access)
--
The Pope Francis Minute
--
Saint Stories for Kids
--
Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure
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