Family Resources
during Covid

1.   US Bishops - National NFP Awareness Week (July 25-31)

   • NEW - Resources from the US Bishops here; Diocese of Charleston has a series on NFP topics here   

   •  NEW - Annual Archdiocesan "NFP firends and families, mass and picnic" on July 31. Mass at 10:30am, potluck picnic immedatiely afterwards. St Raymonds parish in Menlo Park. Contact Ed Hopfner

2. ​  World day for Grandparents and Elderly 

   • NEW - July 26   – Pope Francis has declared the 4th Sunday of July to be, henceforth, World day for Grandparents and Elderly. The US bishops have resources here to celebrate the event.
     
     

3.  Bioethics from a Catholic perspective  

   • NEW -  begins August 10, 7:00 p.m   Dr. Joe Zalot of the National Catholic Bioethics Center will teach 7 classes on bioethics from a Catholic perspective. on Zoom. Topics covered will include end of life decision making, euthanasia, medically assisted nutrition and hydration, advance directives, tissue donation, palliative care, and will cover an array of reading, particularly from Papal teachings.  Register here  for access to the class and recordings.

4.  EPIC marriage intimacy challenge

   • NEW - begins July 28     Damon and Melanie Owens (https://joytob.org/)have assembled an outstanding 4 day online program with Catholic marriage experts, to deepen your love and strengthen your marriage.   More info/register here

5.  Together in Holiness

   • NEW - September 18, 8:45am – Together In Holiness – annual family life conference, includes outstanding speakers, Mass with Archbishop, confessions and more.  Featured speakers are Damon and Melanie Owens, Fr Cameron Faller and Fr Kyl Faller. Go here for more details or to register.

6.  For Couples and/or parents

   • NEW - August    Year of Believeing – Be Light  From Witness to Love.   Excellent year-long series for married couples to grow in love and strengthen their marriage–   more information and registration here
   • NEW - August 26  4-5pm – Parenting Rights in an oversexualized culture - Real options webinar.  Sex education CA public schools, and options.  Participant Q/A.  Register here
   • NEW - Liturgy of the Domestic Church – What is the domestic church?  Practical ways to live the Faith in our families faith during the week, not only on Sundays.  Recorded presentation here
   • NEW - Variety of resources for couples here  
   • Gender identity issues – new resource here
   • Protect Young Eyes – resources for internet safety for your children, here

7. Men / women

   • NEW - July 31, 9 -11 am – The Fatherhood of God - Heroic Men summit   More info/register here
   • NEW - Dealing with pornography  Outstanding recorded program here
   • NEW - 3 publications for Catholic men here
   • Dec 10-12  - Women’s healing retreat (post abortion)   contact Maria for more info

• “Sister Hope” is a resource (a “chatbot”) for those suffering from anxiety or depression – especially in these lockdown times.  Free, in English and Spanish, and completely anonymous.  More information here
• Hallow is the #1 Catholic app in the US They offer a free 90-day trial – more information here. They are also launching a #Pray25 challenge with daily Advent meditations, starting with Matthew 1 and  through the rest of the Gospel as we approach Christmas. 
• Pope Francis declared this the Year of St Joseph, on Dec 8, which continues through December 8, 2021.  More information here and resources, including the Papal document here.
• --For those struggling with pornography, Covenant Eyes offers a 40-day challenge here, with (of course) an attendant app here
• --NFP podcast - Charting toward Intimacy.  The Diocese of Oakland has a new podcast for those interested in NFP – episode 13 is now out. 
• --Virtual 7-day marriage retreat from the US Catholic bishops
• --Communication workshops (vdeo series) for couples - these people are experts.
• --Peyton Family Institute for the Domestic Church -  great ideas for how to make your entire family grow in their faith.  Info here
• --More Catholic Resources for finances.
• -- Up to 20% of couples struggle with fertility - Organic Conceptions is a new,         evidenced-based service for those trying to achieve pregnancy. More information here    
• --Set aside time to pray with your spouse – Check out our Four Simple Steps to Pray with Your Spouse. 
• ---Consider using extra time to enrich your marriage – several of our marriage encouragement and enrichment resources have online courses available.
• --Be Kind – Pope Francis’ resolutions for couples are a great place to start.
• --Write a mission statement for your family.

• --Do something fun as a family – bake a pie, bring out a board game, get creative with craft supplies, or take a nature walk at a nearby trail.
• --Don’t stop date nights – here are some suggestions, most of which can be done at home.
• --Start building a family photo album or photobook. Organize your photos and plan some home videos.

• --Pope Francis’s Prayer to Mary during Coronavirus Pandemic
• --COVID-19 Prayer of Solidarity (USCCB)
• --Coronavirus Prayer Card (USCCB) – in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

• --Vatican News Live Streaming Mass with Pope Francis
• --EWTN Daily Mass
• --Catholic TV Mass
• --Catholic Faith Network Masses
• --Relevant Radio Daily Live Mass
• --Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
• --John Paul II National Shrine – Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet
• --St Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City
• --Word On Fire Daily Masses
• --EWTN Live Adoration (9am-6pm EST)
• --Adorecast – Live Perpetual Adoration
• --Eastern Church Divine Liturgy Livestreams
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• --Magnificat: English / Spanish and MagnifiKid
• --Liturgical Press: Give us this Day Digital
• --Bayard: Living with Christ
• --The Word Among Us: English / Spanish
• --The Word on Fire Institute
• --USCCB Daily Readings
• --Lectio Divina
• --Liturgy of the Hours
• --Rosary online
• --USCCB Stations of the Cross Audio
• --CRS Virtual Stations of the Cross
• --Hallow Prayer App

Resources/Articles for Parents and Families

• --Augustine Institute FORMED (free for 40 days)

• --V Encuentro  0 tons of resources for families, youth, young adults - English and Spanish
• --Growing Up Catholic-Pastoral Center – Faith-fully Navigating Coronavirus with Your Kids
• --Strong Catholic Family Faith – Having Difficult Conversations
• --CatholicMom.com – 10 ways to Survive (and Thrive) Through Days of Quarantine
• --U.S. Catholic – Life under Lockdown: 8 Ways to Handle Staying at Home
• --OSV – Interview with Joseph D. White, Child and family psychologist
• --PSA: Talking to Your Kids about COVID-19 with Dr. Harvey Payne

• --Archdiocese of Seattle – At Home with Faith
• --Archdiocese of Detroit – 52 Sundays
• --CatholicMom.com – Resources for Family Prayer
• --Loyola Press – Prayer and the Family Meal, Family Faith and Fun, and Tips for Praying with Children
• --Trinity House Heaven in Your Home Workshops
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• --Catechist.org – Catholic I.Q. The Family of God
• --Family Bible Challenge
• --The Leadership Institute, Diocese of Bridgeport – Cathequizem and Family Resources
• --Virtual Field Trip
• --Archdiocese of Los Angeles – Family Activities
• --NFCYM Strong Catholic Families
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• --The Religion Teacher’s Journal
• --Loyola Press – Christ Our Life: Family Catechesis Resources: Grades 1-8
• --10 Tips for Teaching Religion Lessons to Your Children at Home
• --Today – How to homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with free resources
• --List of resources for studying at home