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Learning the Faith

Even so, the home must continue to be the place
where we learn to appreciate the meaning and beauty of the faith,
to pray and to serve our neighbour.  

~ The Joy of Love # 287, Pope Francis 

Learning the Faith

Real + True - Real+True is part of The Catechism Project, a global initiative sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor
Real + True features videos in multiple languages and innovative content to present the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a living voice for the modern world. Our mission is to share the gift of the Catholic Faith through beautiful, captivating, and relevant content in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. All of the content is free, and available to people worldwide.  Promo Video on YouTube. 
  • Social Media: Instagram: @real_plus_true; Facebook: @realplustrue; Twitter: @realplustrue; TikTok: @realplustrue; LinkedIn: Real + True
  • Media: YouTube: Real + True; Apple: Real + True Podcast; Spotify: Real + True Podcast; Google Podcasts: Real + True Podcast; Amazon Music: Real + True Podcast

Cross Boss TV (Cross Boss Media) ENGAGING CHILDREN TO HELP NURTURE THEIR SPIRITUAL LIVES
Cross Boss Media is a production studio that creates music and short-form videos, along with an episodic series, providing children ages 7 to 12 genuinely entertaining content in a secure domain to encounter Christ, inspiring virtuous action. 

Studio 3:16 (Cross Boss Media) A spirited new comedy for kids.  Peace of Mind for Parents.

Catholic Mom - CatholicMom.com celebrates all things faith, family, and fun from a Catholic perspective with columnists and contributors, a book club, music from an array of talented Catholic musicians, Sunday Gospel activities for children, and a weekly Catholic Moments Podcast with  interviews of special people doing extraordinary things to live out our Catholic faith and share it with others.

Family Faith and Fun (Loyola Press) 
A multitude of resources for family faith sharing. 

A Monthly Craft Idea to Help Children Grow in Faith (Loyola Press) 

Faith and Family (Franciscan Media) 
Sunday Gospel reflections and actions - read, understand, discuss, act.

Curated Faith Formation Resources (LifelongFaith Associates)
Lifelong Faith Associates offers a wealth of resources in a number of categories including family which provide parents and all adults with the benefits of their years of research and development. 

Teaching Catholic Kids (Our Sunday Visitor)
Families can either subscribe to the print version of this newsletter or go to the monthly online newsletter filled with faith forming activities that teach children about the Catholic faith.  (Facebook page) 

Saints

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Catholic Feast Days (Catholic Apostolate Center)
This website features profiles of saints, special devotions in the church, including those who are blessed and Marian devotions, and other important events in the liturgical calendar.  This ever-growing website can serve as a reference to learn about the lives of holiness of saints throughout the whole Catholic Church.

​Saint Stories for All Ages  (Loyola Press)

Saint Reflections 
Introduce kids to positive Catholic role models. This site has an alphabetical list of saints, saints of the month and day.

Saint of the Day (Franciscan Media)
Saint of the Day iPhone App provides a daily entry that is audio capable and includes a brief saint biography, commentary on the saint’s relevance to your own life, and a reflective quote from Scripture, the saint, or another spiritual writer.

Teaching the Saints:  ​A Workbook for Faith Formation and Education in Middle School or High School (McGrath Institute for Church Life - University of Notre Dame)
  • Saints for the month of January
  • Saints for the month of November
  • Saints for the month of  December
  • Access other months of saints here.
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Mother Teresa:  Model To Us All (CRS) Mother Teresa was canonized September 4, 2016. 
  • Handout
  • Prayer in English
  • ​Prayer en Español
  • ​Videos


Learning the Catholic Faith Resources 

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (USCCB)
Read the online version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, comprehensive and systematic presentation of fundamental Catholic teachings. 

Catholic Basics (Loyola Press)
  • Jesus the Son of God 
  • Symbols for Jesus
  • Names for Jesus
  • Fruits of the Holy Spirit
  • Gifts of the Holy Spirit
  • Holy Days of Obligation
  • Marks of the Church (for children)
  • Marks of the Church
  • Precepts of the Church
  • The Beatitudes
  • The Great Commandment and New Commandment
  • The Ten Commandments   
  • About the Ten Commandments
  • Theological and Cardinal Virtues​
  • Works of Mercy                    Corporal Works of Mercy Chart (Diocese of Des Moines)

Tour of a Catholic Church for Kids (YouTube)
Can you name the podium where the lector stands? Do you know why the holy water fonts are located near the doors? Well, here is your chance to find out! We are about to embark on a church tour. Keep in mind that every church looks different. Your church might be bigger or smaller than this one. It may be older or made of different material. However, the important thing to remember is that whether your church looks like this or not, it is still the place where your parish assembles to worship God

  • Home
    • About this Project
    • New >
      • Resources for Covid 19 and Stay at Home Orders
  • Faith Practice
    • Learning the Faith
    • Prayers & Praying >
      • Traditional Catholic Prayers
      • Praying
      • Prayers During the Pandemic
    • Reading the Bible
    • Catholic Social Teachings >
      • Life and Dignity of the Human Person
      • Call to Family, Community, and Participation
      • Solidarity
      • Care for God's Creation
    • Celebrating Rituals & Milestones >
      • Celebrating Rituals
      • Celebrating Milestones
    • Sharing Faith/Forming Disciples/Discerning Gifts
    • Serving Others
  • Church Year
    • Mass/Sunday Worship & Lectionary Resources
    • Advent >
      • For Families
      • For Parishes/Schools
    • Christmas >
      • For Families
      • For Parishes/Schools
    • Ordinary Time >
      • January/ February
    • LENT >
      • Lenten season resources
      • Breaking Open the Word - Lent - Cycle A
    • EASTER >
      • Easter Season Resources
      • Breaking Open the Word - Easter - Cycle A
    • Current Events >
      • Eucharistic Revival
      • Synod on Synodality
  • Sacraments
    • General
    • Sacraments of Initiation
    • Sacraments of Healing
    • Sacraments at the Service of Communion
  • Family
    • Parenting >
      • General
      • Young Children
      • Adolescents
      • Special Needs
      • Empty Nest
    • Partnering with Parents
    • Parent Faith Formation
    • Grandparents >
      • Grandparent resources
    • Meaningful and/or Difficult Conversations >
      • Addiction
      • Divorce
      • Death, Loss, Grief
      • Mental Health Issues
      • Transforming Hate into Love >
        • Racism
        • Combat Hate Conversations
      • Loving Relationships and Safe Environment >
        • Really Tough Topics
      • Violence, Tragedies, Disasters, and Pandemics
  • Media
    • Movie Reviews & Reviewer Resources
    • Programs on Streaming Services
    • Using Media and Technology
    • Videos for Faith Formation
  • Leadership
    • Learning New Approaches
    • Current Research, Resources, and Articles for Leaders
    • Webinars, Workshops, Conferences & More >
      • Archived Leadership Webinars, Workshops, & Conferences
    • On Church Documents Regarding Families
    • Presentation Tools & Tips for Leaders
    • Initiatives
  • Submit a Resource