Family Faith Formation General Resources Page
St. Vincent's
Family Faith Formation Hub
Welcome parents! On this page we've gathered exceptional resources for you to:
- Build up your own relationship with God
- Strengthen your marriage
- Be supported and strengthened as a Catholic parent -- resources to answer the tough parenting questions at every stage of your children's lives.
- Faith formation resources for your young children and teens for you to share with your kids directly.
ADULT/PARENT FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES
Videos and article to help parents grow in your own personal relationship with God!
Bible Resources
Above check out some Suggested Bibles with Links to buy. Or go to Our Lady of the Rosary Gift Shop in Little Italy (or your other favorite Catholic bookstore) where they have even more Catholic Bible options! You can also do your own search, just be sure to put "Catholic Bible" in the search bar.
Prayer Resources For Adults
Catholic Parenting Resources - General
All of the above videos are from youtube and should play on this screen or you can click the top of the video icon and it will take you to watch in youtube
Into the Breach (directly above program is on formed.org -- be sure to be logged in for link to work) : The Mission of the Family
Watch The Mission of the Family, a five-episode video series created by the Knights of Columbus that explores God's incredible design for marriage and the family. Be inspired by the encouraging stories of spouses and families living out the Lord's plan for their holiness, even in a chaotic, post-Christian world.
Watch The Mission of the Family, a five-episode video series created by the Knights of Columbus that explores God's incredible design for marriage and the family. Be inspired by the encouraging stories of spouses and families living out the Lord's plan for their holiness, even in a chaotic, post-Christian world.
The Catholic Parent
Do you ever feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You're not alone. This six-episode series features real Catholic families like yours sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent aims to encourage you as a mom or dad as you embrace your God-given role to form your family in the richness of the Catholic faith.
Do you ever feel like it's almost impossible to raise holy kids who love God (and sit still in Mass!) in our modern world? You're not alone. This six-episode series features real Catholic families like yours sharing their daily struggles and victories. Created by the Augustine Institute and Catholic Sprouts, The Catholic Parent aims to encourage you as a mom or dad as you embrace your God-given role to form your family in the richness of the Catholic faith.
Foundations
A Four Part Video Series for Thriving in Parenting, by Families of Character
You were never meant to do this parent thing alone. With the help of theological scholars, psychologists, and educators, discover what it means to parent with God; how to unlock each family member's uniqueness; and how to learn to love and be loved.
Jake and Heather Khym host four short episodes where they share information with you to help take your parenting from surviving to thriving.
A Four Part Video Series for Thriving in Parenting, by Families of Character
You were never meant to do this parent thing alone. With the help of theological scholars, psychologists, and educators, discover what it means to parent with God; how to unlock each family member's uniqueness; and how to learn to love and be loved.
Jake and Heather Khym host four short episodes where they share information with you to help take your parenting from surviving to thriving.
Parenting Pre-Teens
Parenting for Purity by Jason Evert
Do you want to be the #1 influence on your teen's behavior in the area of sexual morality? In this presentation, Jason Evert provides parents with 10 powerful strategies to safeguard the innocence of their children and effectively communicate the benefits and beauty of chastity to their family. Jason has spoken about chastity to more than one million people around the world and is the author of more than a dozen books.
Do you want to be the #1 influence on your teen's behavior in the area of sexual morality? In this presentation, Jason Evert provides parents with 10 powerful strategies to safeguard the innocence of their children and effectively communicate the benefits and beauty of chastity to their family. Jason has spoken about chastity to more than one million people around the world and is the author of more than a dozen books.
Parenting Young Children Resources
Most of the programs below are from FORMED.org -- be sure to get your FREE subscription (instructions at the very bottom) and be signed in in order for the link to work when you click on the icon.
Catholic All Year at Home with Kendra Tierney (directly above program is on formed.org --be sure to be logged in for link to work)
Are you looking for meaningful ways to observe the faith with your family? Let Kendra and her kids show you how! Kendra Tierney is a widowed Southern California mother of ten children from toddler to college student. Her passion is liturgical living in the home.
Are you looking for meaningful ways to observe the faith with your family? Let Kendra and her kids show you how! Kendra Tierney is a widowed Southern California mother of ten children from toddler to college student. Her passion is liturgical living in the home.
Protecting Innocence: Parenting, Your Kids, & the Internet by Matt Fradd
Matt Fradd, a best-selling Catholic author, draws from a wealth of experience to guide parents in taking decisive action to protect their children, and he empowers adults with specific wording to effectively address this sensitive topic with children of all ages before they encounter pornography or after they've been exposed to it.
Matt Fradd, a best-selling Catholic author, draws from a wealth of experience to guide parents in taking decisive action to protect their children, and he empowers adults with specific wording to effectively address this sensitive topic with children of all ages before they encounter pornography or after they've been exposed to it.
Springs of Love Foster & Adoption Stories
Springs of Love encourages, educates, and equips Catholics to discern and live out the call to foster and adopt. As Catholics, we know how God has adopted us into His own family. This deeply rooted understanding gives us a new lens on His generosity and love as it shines through in the lives of those touched by fostering and adoption. This series features inspiring real stories of vulnerable children and the families who love them.
Springs of Love encourages, educates, and equips Catholics to discern and live out the call to foster and adopt. As Catholics, we know how God has adopted us into His own family. This deeply rooted understanding gives us a new lens on His generosity and love as it shines through in the lives of those touched by fostering and adoption. This series features inspiring real stories of vulnerable children and the families who love them.
and Teenagers
Teenage Mental Health with Sister Josephine Garrett - 17 Part Series
Join Taylor Kemp as he sits down with Sister Josephine Garrett, a licensed mental health counselor and a religious sister with the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, to discuss teenage mental health. In this series, they talk about topics ranging from the current crisis of teenage mental health to concrete tips for raising children and teens in today's culture.
Join Taylor Kemp as he sits down with Sister Josephine Garrett, a licensed mental health counselor and a religious sister with the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, to discuss teenage mental health. In this series, they talk about topics ranging from the current crisis of teenage mental health to concrete tips for raising children and teens in today's culture.
CATHOLIC RESOURCES FOR YOUR CHILDREN
Edifying and Fun -- all ages!
Kids
Bibles for Kids:
The Catholic Children's Bible - Revised This is a full Bible with inserts for kids. Online it says it's good for grade levels First - Fifth Grade
Great Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Ages 8-12
The Catholic Children's Bible - Revised This is a full Bible with inserts for kids. Online it says it's good for grade levels First - Fifth Grade
Great Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Ages 8-12
Story Time with Brother Francis
Just like story time with a parent or grandparent, Brother Francis Storytime is a reading and viewing experience shared with the beloved animated character. Kids will love the colorful, animated illustrations and enjoy following along with the fun narration in this engaging series.
Just like story time with a parent or grandparent, Brother Francis Storytime is a reading and viewing experience shared with the beloved animated character. Kids will love the colorful, animated illustrations and enjoy following along with the fun narration in this engaging series.
Drawing Closer to God
Journey through the Bible with the whole family! Join art teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches children to draw different scenes from Scripture, including the Annunciation, the shepherds' visit, the Nativity scene, Jesus' Passion, Resurrection, and more.
As kids follow along and learn new art skills, they also learn to see the connections between the big picture of God's story and their place within it.
Journey through the Bible with the whole family! Join art teacher Ms. Kim as she teaches children to draw different scenes from Scripture, including the Annunciation, the shepherds' visit, the Nativity scene, Jesus' Passion, Resurrection, and more.
As kids follow along and learn new art skills, they also learn to see the connections between the big picture of God's story and their place within it.
Littlest Saints
Littlest Saints features the lives of the saints as told by kids. In each episode, a young child dons a habit, a cassock, a uniform, anything and everything, and acts out a different heavenly hero’s story, full of drama, comedy, and everything in between. Visit their website here: www.littlestsaints.com
Littlest Saints features the lives of the saints as told by kids. In each episode, a young child dons a habit, a cassock, a uniform, anything and everything, and acts out a different heavenly hero’s story, full of drama, comedy, and everything in between. Visit their website here: www.littlestsaints.com
Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids
Based on the award-winning Bible! Join Minno kids Margot, Lexi, Miguel, and Logan on an exciting journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Learn God’s big story through each episode featuring beloved Bible moments, curious questions, and a whole lot of fun!
Based on the award-winning Bible! Join Minno kids Margot, Lexi, Miguel, and Logan on an exciting journey through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Learn God’s big story through each episode featuring beloved Bible moments, curious questions, and a whole lot of fun!
The Jesus Stories
Created to help children apply the lessons found in the parables of Jesus, each 10 minute episode includes a story situation that children today can relate to,
a parable, and a thought-provoking way to apply it.
Created to help children apply the lessons found in the parables of Jesus, each 10 minute episode includes a story situation that children today can relate to,
a parable, and a thought-provoking way to apply it.
Teens
Symbolon for Teens
Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained is a systematic presentation of our Catholic Faith. It will lead you through the "big picture" of the Catholic Faith and our Creed is the guide. Symbolon brings together some of the most trusted Catholic teachers in the world to guide you through the breadth and richness of the Catholic faith.
Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained is a systematic presentation of our Catholic Faith. It will lead you through the "big picture" of the Catholic Faith and our Creed is the guide. Symbolon brings together some of the most trusted Catholic teachers in the world to guide you through the breadth and richness of the Catholic faith.
Real + True (English)
What is Real + True? The Catechism is not a textbook, a collection of ideas, or a set of rules. It is the faithful echo of a God who wishes to reveal himself to us and desires us to respond.
Our name is a reference to the real and true God. In Jesus, God is real. He is someone, not something. He’s a person who knows us and understands us. He walked this earth and showed us how to live and love. He is also the Truth, and his light guides our path and leads us to everlasting life.
What is Real + True? The Catechism is not a textbook, a collection of ideas, or a set of rules. It is the faithful echo of a God who wishes to reveal himself to us and desires us to respond.
Our name is a reference to the real and true God. In Jesus, God is real. He is someone, not something. He’s a person who knows us and understands us. He walked this earth and showed us how to live and love. He is also the Truth, and his light guides our path and leads us to everlasting life.
Alpha is an ecumenical program -- designed to give the basics of a relationship with Jesus Christ to both adults and youth....The above is a trailer from the Alpha Youth Series and the "Alpha in a Catholic context" video.
Below are a few of of the episodes from Alpha Youth that you can watch free online --just click and play the videos (not on formed.org). Click here for a list of the entire Alpha Youth Series Videos. Great for parents to watch and discuss with teens and even pre-teens --do a family small group together with the questions inserted in the videos.
Below are a few of of the episodes from Alpha Youth that you can watch free online --just click and play the videos (not on formed.org). Click here for a list of the entire Alpha Youth Series Videos. Great for parents to watch and discuss with teens and even pre-teens --do a family small group together with the questions inserted in the videos.
Catholic Marriage Resources
Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage
*This resource is on formed.org -- be sure to be signed in*
In 12 stunning sessions, Beloved uncovers the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage. What if marriage is more than you think it is? What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? Beloved invites all couples to experience firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first "I do" ... whether you said it last year or many years ago.
*This resource is on formed.org -- be sure to be signed in*
In 12 stunning sessions, Beloved uncovers the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage. What if marriage is more than you think it is? What if God has woven into the very fabric of your humanity a purposeful need and desire that can only be fulfilled in your marriage? Beloved invites all couples to experience firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first "I do" ... whether you said it last year or many years ago.
Marriage: God's Design for Life and Love
This powerful film presents the enduring Catholic vision and understanding of marriage and the natural law, including the beauty and meaning of human sexuality, family, and the gift of children. This film also addresses the challenges in marriage and family life that we face in our world today.
This powerful film presents the enduring Catholic vision and understanding of marriage and the natural law, including the beauty and meaning of human sexuality, family, and the gift of children. This film also addresses the challenges in marriage and family life that we face in our world today.
FORMED.org -- About Your Free Subscription
MORE Incredible Catholic resources for adults and kids when you Sign Up for your FREE Formed.org -- Subscription -- Search by topic of interest or "kids" "parenting" "marriage" -- there's a plethora of movies, series, books, talks and MORE!!!
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1) Go to www.formed.org
2) Click "Formed For Parishes" on the front middle of the homepage
3) Click "Find your Parish Subscription"
4) Enter zip code 92103 and click St. Vincent when it pops up
5) Enter your name and email and then respond to the email they send you
6) You should be all set after this (your computer will remember you). Should you get kicked out in the future you just click "sign in" and put your email in again and you're good to go!
1) Go to www.formed.org
2) Click "Formed For Parishes" on the front middle of the homepage
3) Click "Find your Parish Subscription"
4) Enter zip code 92103 and click St. Vincent when it pops up
5) Enter your name and email and then respond to the email they send you
6) You should be all set after this (your computer will remember you). Should you get kicked out in the future you just click "sign in" and put your email in again and you're good to go!
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