“The light of faith is unique, since it is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. A light this powerful cannot come from ourselves but from a more primordial source: in a word, it must come from God.”
Resources for Parents and Families:
STAY ENGAGED WITH THE FAITH! FREE RESOURCES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT:
There is a plethora of high quality, FREE, Catholic content available on the web. We thought it might be helpful to assemble and recommend some of those resources for you.
FREE CATHOLIC VIDEO CONTENT
- Word on Fire Videos:
- Pints With Aquinas Videos: https://pintswithaquinas.com/episodes/
- Thomistic Institute: https://thomisticinstitute.org/
- Thomistic Institute YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd55APptap1Ve7Jwqa8OcBA
- Institute of Catholic Culture: https://instituteofcatholicculture.org/
- WildGooseTV: https://wildgoose.tv/
- Ascension Presents YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw
- Paul Center: https://stpaulcenter.com/audio-video/all-resources/
- Catholic Answer: https://www.catholic.com/
- Formed (Free if your parish has an account, contact pastor): https://formed.org/
FREE CATHOLIC VIDEO CONTENT FOR CHILDREN
- Dynamic Catholic Blessed Videos: https://dynamiccatholic.com/blessed/program-view/
- These videos are part of a first reconciliation and first Communion prep program, but they are suitable for any child in 2nd grade or under.
FREE CATHOLIC VIDEO CONTENT FOR YOUTH GROUPS
- Mike Schmitz Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXS0cAkuTPpJ6j3eH59WudJhJ4q1tpwH
- Pints With Aquinas Videos: https://pintswithaquinas.com/episodes/
- Dynamic Catholic Decision Point: https://dynamiccatholic.com/confirmation
- These videos are part of a Confirmation Program but are good for middle school aged youth
- Ascension Press’ Chosen; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHXkieijHtc&list=PLU5wQ9pCtomTI8YODXZzoniuLXXGQiNRS
- These videos are part of a Confirmation Program but are good for middle school aged youth
- LifeTeen: https://lifeteen.com/
FREE VIDEO CONTENT FOR COUPLES
- Dynamic Catholic Better Together Videos: https://dynamiccatholic.com/better-together
- These videos are part of a marriage prep. Program but are suitable for any couple.
PODCASTS (Found on Apple Podcasts App, Google Play Music, Spotify, etc.)
- Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
- Pint’s with Aquinas Podcast
- Catholic Stuff You Should Know Podcast
- Thomistic Institute Podcast
- Institute of Catholic Culture Podcast
- Classical Theism Podcast
- Catholic Answers Focus
- Catholic Answers Live
- Word on Fire Show
FREE HIGH-QUALITY ONLINE READING CONTENT
- Magnificat: https://us.magnificat.net/free
- Peter Kreeft: http://peterkreeft.com/
- Word on Fire
- Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/
- The Catholic Gentleman: https://catholicgentleman.com/
Trust in God and never forget that “all things work together for good for those who love God” (Rom 8:28). If there is anything the Office of Catechesis and Evangelization can do to assist you, do not hesitate to call us at (859) 392-1500.