How can we assist you as parents. We in the Youth Faith Formation Office desire 3 things for your family:
- That you feel supported and know how important your family is to our parish!
- That your children not only learn about Jesus but experience formation that assists in leading them to encounter Jesus. We desire to foster an attachment to Jesus through prayer, the sacraments, formational activities and experiences that help them love God more fully in their lives.
- We want to be in dialogue with you regarding ways, resources, tips that help you as parents be the primary formators of your child’s faith. How can we assist? Please never hesitate to email us or call us so we can talk through or provide for you what you need.
Helpful Apps & Podcasts
Catholic Apps
Catholic Parent Podcasts
- Messy Family Podcast
- Mystery of Parenthood Podcast
- Catholic Sprout Podcast
- Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast
- Catholic Moms Made For Greatness
- Fatherhood Arise Podcast
Growth in Faith Podcasts
- The Bible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz
- Word on Fire Podcast
- All Things Catholic Podcast
- Catholic Inspiration
Helpful Books & Websites
Parenting
- Mission of the Family – Jon Leonetti
- Parents of the Saints – Patrick O’Hearn
- Missionary Parenting – Bob and Nannet Horton
- Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Sons – Meg Meeker
- Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know – Meg Meeker
- Between You and Me: Mother-Daughter Journal and Devotional – Lisa Brenninkmeyer and Angelina DeVincenzo
Eucharist & Mass
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist – Dr. Brant Pitre
- A Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Dr. Edward Sri
- Unconditionally: Finding Jesus in the Eucharist – Greg Wasinski
Sexuality and Dating
- Why I Don’t Call Myself Gay: How I Reclaimed My Sexuality and Found Peace – Daniel C. Mattson
- If You Really Loved Me- Jason Everett
- Made for Love- Fr. Mike Schmitz
- The Catholic Gentleman: Living Authentic Manhood Today- Sam Guzman
- Theology of His/ Her Body: Discovering the Strength and Mission of Masculinity/ Femeninity- Jason Everett
- How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul: 21 Secrets for Women- Jason and Crystalina Evert
- Our Bodies Tell God’s Story: Discovering the Divine Plan for Love, Sex, and Gender- Christopher West
- Restless Heart: My Struggle with Life & Sexuality- Kim Zember
Overcoming
Pornography
- Screen Accountability (Web)
- Fight The New Drug (Web)
- Brain, Heart, World Documentary (Web)
- Delivered: Stories of Men and Women Who Turned From Porn to Purity – Matt Fradd
- Restored: True Stories of Love and Trust After Porn – Matt and Cameron Fradd
- The Porn Myth: Exploring the Reality Behind the Fantasy of Pornography – Matt Fradd
Theology of the Body
- On The Dignity and Vocation of Women- St. John Paul II
- Fill These Hearts- Christopher West
- Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body- St. John Paul II
- These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body- Emily Stimpson
- Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender- Christopher West
Formation
- Mere Christianity- C.S. Lewis
- Soul of the Apostolate- Jean Baptiste Chautard
- Illustrissimi: Letters from Pope John Paul I
- Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus- Sherry Weddell
- Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Into the Deep: Finding Peace Through Prayer- Dan Burke
- Making Sense out of Suffering- Peter Kreeft
- Theology for Beginners- Frank Sheed
- Does the Bible Really Say That?- Patrick Madrid
Mental Health
- Catholic Counselors (Website)
- Eating Disorders (Website)
- National Alliance on Mental Health (Website)
- Surviving Depression: A Catholic Approach – Kathryn J. Hermes, FSP
- Wrestling with our Inner Angels – Nancy Kehoe
- Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders – Roy Petitfils
Prayer
- Champions of the Rosary- Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
- Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux
- An Introduction to the Devout Life- St. Francis de Sales
- Probes: Deep Sea Diving into St. John’s Gospel- Peter Kreeft
- 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Preparation for Marian Consecration- Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC
- 9 Days to Rediscover the Joy of Prayer- Jacques Philippe
- Pray, Decide, and Don’t Worry: Five Steps to Discerning God’s Will- Jackie and Bobby Angel and Fr. Mike Schmitz