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Recommended Links to Internet resources
A list of sites or names to google or search on YouTube for useful formation and pastoral materials
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Or use this list of Websites which provide useful materials:
Some of these can be subscribed to, so as to receive their regular updates
without needing to go in search of what they offer:
www.WordonFire.org - Bishop Robert Barron provides a wide range of pastoral and homiletic materials
www.catholicexchange.com – Useful pastoral and catechetical materials
www.tobinstitute.org - Theology of the Body
www.taize.fr - A source of ideas for youth ministry
www.zenit.org - Vatican news and useful documents/Pope’s homilies,…
www.bustedhalo.com - Useful pastoral and catechetical materials
www.aleteia.org - Church news and spiritual resources (several language options)
www.hli.org - Human Life International - Catholic Pro-Life materials
www.marfam.org.za - Johannesburg based ministry providing resources in Marriage ministry
www.ronrolheiser,com - Oblate priest Fr Ron Rolheiser 1-2 page reflections on many topics of interest
www.iFamNews.com - Family ministry resources
www.OneForIsrael.org - The website of the Jews for Jesus.
A powerful 50 minute talk to young people - LoveMatters Unplugged by Pam Stenzel
-video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r72pVtTv7g
www.Fightthenewdrug.com - resources to combat porn
www.tobinstitute.org - Resources in theology of the body especially from Christopher West
www.savior.org - devotions on line including adoration of the Blessed Sacrament!
www.catholictalkshow.com - excellent discussions on current religious topics and world issues from Catholic perspective.
Great resources for Youth Ministry and Formation
- Ascension presents
Quality videos presented by great speakers like Fr Mike Schmitz, Matt Fradd, the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Jackie and Bobby Angel and many more! A wide range of topics available and easy to use in an online youth group setting with screen share options.
Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw
A Site with videos, articles and podcasts: https://media.ascensionpress.com/
- Formed.org
Formed.org gives you access to a wide range of faith formation programs, books, movies, documentaries and audio books. It provides access to widely sought after resources such as Symbolon, YDisciple, movies on the life of modern day Saints (such as St John Paul II and St Therese of Liseux), and books by Peter Kreeft, Thomas Dubay, Jeff Cavins and so much more!
https://formed.org/faithathome
- Project YM
All things Youth Ministry! A passionate project that exists to support and resource youth ministers all over the world. Some resources are free, some require payment. Have a look at what might be worth investing in for your youth ministry.
- Lifeteen blogs
While Lifeteen programs require payment, there are some super insightful blogs available that can be used for reflection or a source of discussion for your young people. They cover a wide range of topics from Quarantine at Home to Prayer Starter Kit, to Holy Hobbies: Finding God in things you love. There are many pages worth of blogs online! You’ll never run out of things to talk about with your youth.
- Lectio Divina – Archdiocese of Sydney
The word of God is alive and active in our lives today – and often young people need help seeing this in their own lives. The Archdiocese of Sydney is currently providing daily Lectio Divina resources for both individual and group use. This is updated each day and can be found here:
There are also other spiritual resources available at this link too!
- Alpha Youth
Alpha Youth can now be run online! A series of talks and discussion that aim to introduce people to Christianity in an authentic and welcoming setting. Alpha provides a thorough guide on how to run the program online so you have all the help you need!
https://www.alpha.org.au/youthonline
- Focus Equip App
Focus Equip is an app that gives you access to loads of talks recorded from FOCUS conferences such as Student Leadership Summit (SLS) and SEEK. Also available are Bible Studies and a few programs on Discipleship. All are available free on the ‘Focus Equip’ app.
- Word on Fire
Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire resources are varied and available online. Available are online videos, homilies, articles, lectures, blogs, podcasts and more. Most of these are free, with a fee for some of his bible study programs or study kits. Great for theological formation or going deeper into the faith.
https://www.wordonfire.org/ (then click on the Resources tab at the top)
- Parousia Media
An online platform for evangelisation, formation and leadership. Catholic video and audio content from speakers around the world. If you have the funds to invest in a solid resource, we recommend looking into ‘You: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body’, a life-changing experience for teenagers that explores the truth of who they are. ‘Chosen: This is your Catholic Faith’ is another resource aimed at helping teenagers explore the riches of our faith: https://www.parousiamedia.com/
10. For Pro-Life resources, check up - www.hli.org
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youcat.daily - to access daily passages from YouCat and DoCat!
11. www.ucatholic.com - loads of relevant issues discussed.
Also try sites related to: "LIFE TEEN"
YouTube resources
Try searching the following names on www.YouTube.com
There are some marvellous clips from a few minutes in length to hour long talks
by or about these inspirational role models, teachers, spiritual directors:
Keith Nester - a protestant pastor who converted in 2017 shares faith and life and prays the rosary daily on YouTube!
Scott Hahn - another more reknowned Protestant pastor who became acatholic with his wife Kimberly
Gabriele Kuby - A German proflifer and sex educator
Bp Robert Barron - the creator of Word on Fire
Fr Joseph Hirsch
Fr Richard Rohr - well known author and retreat preacher
Fr Casey or 'Breaking the habit' - a young Franciscan priests posts popular opinion clips several times a week
Rob Kenney - 'Dad how do I...' - an ordinary dad provides DIY tips on all sorts of practical tasks
Mother Theresa
Jordan Pietersen
Pam Stenzel
Anthony de Mello
Garvan Byrne
Nic Vujicic
Christopher West
Jason and Christina Evert
Jim Caviezel - famous actor (played Jesus in the Passion of the Christ) witnesses to his faith
Fr Mike Schmitz
Fr Larry Richards
Fr Chuck Gallagher sj
Breaking in the habit - a recently ordained Franciscan, Fr Casey, posts a weekly clip on very relevant topics
Pints with Aquinas - Matt Fradd, motivational speaker, 100% catholic, TV talk show host...
Strive 21 - Also created by Matt Fradd, and like Exodus 90, the antidote to porn addiction
Understanding the mass - plenty of clips explain the Eucharist, liturgical step by liturgical step
Id916 - Theology on tap (id stands for intentional disciples)
Plating Grace - Fr Leo Patalinghug uses his kitchen-chef skills to evangelize
Damon Owens - Credible married man on NFP and married chastity.
And many more…
Also check out the popular series on Jesus and the apostles - THE CHOSEN
Or Search organizations:
Theology of the Body
Alcoholic Anonymous
Pro-Life
Covenant Eyes
Exodus 90
TED talks
Zydii.com
Try Google: Prayer on the go or Sacred Space - Jesuit spirituality platforms
And if you need some good laughs for relaxation search…
Just for laughs or Candid Camera
Leon Schuster pranks or Achmed the dead terrorist (ventriloquist Jeff Dunham)
Or again, would like some brief crazy and incredible entertaining clips…
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