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

Reading the Bible
Catholic Kids Media Video Bible Stories

• The Prodigal Son  
• Moses and the Burning Bush 
• The Baptism of Jesus

Praying

• Rosary with Miss Heidi Witte, The Sorrowful Mysteries

Catholic Social Teachings: Life and Dignity of the Human Person

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

Celebrating Rituals and Milestones

• 3 Moves Youth Leaders Should Make During Graduation Season

Church Year

Mass/Sunday Worship & Lectionary Resources

• Catholic Feast Days​​​​​​ ​​

Easter

• Easter Prayer, Activities, Resources 
• Breaking Open the Word Easter Cycle C
• ​You’ve Been Egged: A Fundraiser for The Easter Season
• Earth Day/Care For Creation
• May: Mental Health Awareness Month
• Mary
• Pentecost                                                                     

 June/July Resources

• Ordinary Time June/July Breaking Open the Word
• Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
• Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
• Juneteenth - June 19
• Father's Day- June 19
• Nativity of St. John the Baptist- June 24
• Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - June 29
• Fourth of July
• World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly- July 24
• Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus - July 29th 

Current Events

• ​Treasure Box Tuesday
• ​​X World Meeting of Families - Rome, June 22-26, 2022​​

Family

Parenting Adolescents

• ​Cyber Bullying: How to Protect Your Teen
• ​Discussing Relationships and Dating​
• Having "The Talk" with Your Teen

Family (continued)

Partnering with Parents

• Partnering with Parents Video Series
• Personal/Family Faith Plan Template
• Resources for Homeschooling Children with Special Needs
• Catechetical Leadership:  On Family Faith Formation in the Parish​

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​Let's Talk About...

• Where is God in Suffering?
• ​Helping Kids Process Violence Trauma and Race in a World of Nonstop News
• What Can I Say to My Kids about Racism and Violence​​

Media

 Reviews of Current Movies and TV

• Pluggedin Online
• Common Sense Media
• Catholic News Service

New Movies and TV

• ​Bubble
• Bad Guys
• Father Stu
• ​Respect (Older Youth and Adults)​
• Turning Red
• The Adam Project
• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
• Squid Game

Movies and TV with a Message

• ​The Wild Goose
• Polar Bear
• 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
• The Chair (Older Teens and Adults)​​

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

• ​UP TV
• Making Space for Grace
• Digital Citizenship
• Protecting Children's Online Privacy

Leadership

Learning New Approaches

• Families Forming Disciples from the Archdiocese of Atlanta
• The Family Zone: a playlist newsletter from the Diocese of Richmond
• ​​Guide to Online/Digital Group Gatherings 

Current Research, Resources and Articles for Leaders

• National Pastoral Framework for Marriage and
  ​Family Life Ministry

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