New to the site

New or timely resources that are added to the STRONG CATHOLIC FAMILY FAITH site are featured on this page.
​Return here often for new ideas, articles, and resources.

faith practice

Learning the Faith

• ​A Monthly Craft Idea to Help Children Grow in Faith

Praying

• Praying a Labyrinth
• The Examen-a daily prayer practice
• Pray As You Go
• Night Prayer for a Busy Couple​

​Catholic Social Teachings - Life and Dignity of the Human Person

• Combating Racism
• ​The Way of Human Dignity​​

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church year

Mass/Sunday Worship & Lectionary Resources

• Catholic Feast Days​​​​​​

Ordinary Time June/July

• Breaking Open the Word- June/July- Cycle B​
• World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly- July 25

Ordinary  Time August/September

• Breaking Open the Word- August/September Cycle B

• Feast Days and Memorials
• Back to School
• World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation -September 1
• Labor Day
• Grandparent's Day- September 12
• Catechetical Sunday- September 19
• World Day for Migrants and Refugees- September 26

Current Events

• ​Treasure Box Tuesday
• Year "Amoris Laetitia Family" - beginning March 19, 2021
• ​Patris Corde, (With a Father's Heart), Apostolic Letter - Year of St. Joseph

Family

Parenting Adolescents

• ​Cyber Bullying: How to Protect Your Teen
• ​Discussing Relationships and Dating

 ​Partnering with Parents

• Resources for Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
• Catechetical Leadership:  On Family Faith Formation in the Parish
• Resources for Families During the Coronavirus Outbreak
• ​Fun and Educational Things to do with the Kids while at Home​

Let's Talk About...

• ​Helping Kids Process Violence Trauma and Race in a World of Nonstop News
• What Can I Say to My Kids about Racism and Violence​
• Talking to Kids about the Violence at the Capitol

Media

New Movies

• ​Family Movies to Get Excited about in 2021
• Spirit Tamed
• Luca
• In the Heights
• Black Widow
• Boss Baby: Family Business

Movies and TV with a Message

• The Chosen  Season Two
• Your Guide to Pro-life Films and Movies on Netflix
• Movies that Inspire Kids to Change the World
• TV about Racism and Social Justice​​

Documentaries and Movies for Parents and Teens

• Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
• Kiss the Ground
• The Social Dilemma​

Using Social Media Wisely

• Digital Citizenship

Leadership

Leadership Organizations

• The new IN WORD AND WITNESS (formerly known as NCCL)

Learning New Approaches

• Families Forming Disciples from the Archdiocese of Atlanta
• The Family Zone: a playlist newsletter from the Diocese of Richmond
• Including People with Disabilities in the New Year Planning
• ​Guide to Online/Digital Group Gatherings 

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