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

• ​52 Sundays

Prayers and Praying - Praying

• Scriptural Prayer with Children

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

• ​The Way of Human Dignity​​ ​

Catholic Social Teaching - Care for God's Creation

• Kids vs. Plastics: Care for Creation
• Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis 2023

Church Year

Ordinary Time September

• Breaking Open the Word - September
• Feast Days and Memorials
• Back to School
• ​Catechetical Sunday - Sept. 17
• World Day for Migrants and Refugees - Sept. 24

Ordinary Time October/November

• Breaking Open the Word - October/November
• Respect Life Month - October
• Month of Mary - October
• Feast of St. Francis of Assisi - October 4
• Halloween
• All Saints Day - November 1
• All Souls Day - November 2
• Day of the Dead
• Thanksgiving
• Black Catholic History Month - November

Current Events

• National Eucharistic Revival​​​​

Family

Parenting - Adolescents

• ​Discussing Relationships and Dating​
• Having "The Talk" with Your Teen

​Parenting - General​

• Safe and Smart Streaming for Kids
• Screen Time Guide for Parents
• Family Fitness Ideas: Fun Workouts for All Ages
• Pets and Childhood Development Guide
• Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder

​Partnering with Parents

• ​Faith and Flavor

Family (continued)

​​​​Meaningful Conversations

• New Page on Loving Relationships and Safe Environment - including L.I.F.E. Conversations​
• ​Helping Kids Process Violence Trauma and Race in a World of Nonstop News​
• Ways Families Can Help Mitigate Climate Change

Media

Reviews of Current Movies and TV

• Pixar and Disney's Elemental
• ​Transformers
• The Little Mermaid: Ok for All Ages?
• ​​Consejos sobre medios y technologia para tu familia
• Marvel Movies from A to Z

Family Oriented Movie Reviewers

• Common Sense Media
• Pluggedin Online
• Catholic News Service
• Movieguide Lite app for phone - Find it in the app store or check the website

Family Movies, Internet and TV​​ ​

• Common Sense Media: Best of Lists, Family Friendly Media Choices on Streaming Services

Movies and TV with a Message

• One Small Light​
• The Chosen Season Three  
• Your Guide to Pro-life Films and Movies on Netflix
• Movies that Inspire Kids to Change the World​

Documentaries and Movies for Parents and Teens

• Black History Media for Kids ​​

​Using Social Media Wisely

• ​Best Youtube Channels for Kids
• Cyberbullying: A Guide to Internet and Computer Safety
• ​UP TV
• Making Space for Grace
• Digital Citizenship
• Protecting Children's Online Privacy

Leadership

Online Conference from NCCL

• Family faith formation - what's working
• Adult faith formation - what's working

Learning New Approaches

• Lifelong Faith Training 
• ​​Guide to Online/Digital Group Gatherings

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