Parents are the primary educators of their children’s faith and lead by example and instruction. It is the mission of Saint Brendan’s Youth Faith Formation to provide support and guidance to parents. Please let us know how we can assist you in teaching your child the Faith.
Ideas and Resources for Parents to grow in the Catholic Faith:
Archdiocese of Atlanta, Sacramental Guidelines, https://archatl.com/ministries-services/religious-education/sacramental-preparation/
To prepare for Mass, listen to the Sunday homily from Bishop Robert Barron,
Laudate, read and listen to the Sunday and daily Mass readings, and reflections to help understand God’s word via your smartphone. Listen and learn the Rosary and Chaplets with the Laudate app podcasts. You can find in Google Play or Apple app store.
EWTN: Eternal Word Television Network has tv programming, radio shows, news with a Catholic perspective and a free app to access all the content.
Word on Fire Ministries - www.wordonfire.org Resources include online videos, articles, homilies, blog, dvds, lectures, books, study programs, cds and podcasts
Fr. John Riccardo, You Were Born for This podcast, https://youwerebornforthis.fireside.fm/
Fr. Mike Schmitz, priest and host of The Bible in a Year podcast and Ascension Presents YouTube channel with faith, pop culture and headline reflections. https://bulldogcatholic.org/about-contact-us/about-fr-mike-schmitz/
Christopher West, Catholic author and speaker. Best known for his work on Saint John Paul II’s series of audience addresses entitled Theology of the Body. Youtube channel videos and www.corproject.com
Jason Evert, Catholic author, podcaster and founder of Chastity Project, www.chastity.com
Matt Fradd, Catholic author, podcaster and university professor. Pints with Aquinas channel on YouTube, https://pintswithaquinas.com/
Catholic Answers, www.catholic.com. Search the world’s largest database of answers about the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith. Find helpful articles, videos, audio recordings and books.
Sirius XM radio: Look for the Catholic channel on 129 and EWTN channel on 130
Atlanta’s Catholic Radio station 1160 AM, The Quest, www.thequestatlanta.com to listen live stream podcast programs
Books:
What Happens at Mass, revised edition by Jeremy Driscollc
Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist: Unlocking the Secrets of the Last Supper by Brant Pitre
Bible Basics for Catholics by Dr. John Bergsma
Heaven Starts Now: Becoming a Saint Day by Day by Fr. John Riccardo
Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel by Fr. John Riccardo
Witness to Hope by George Weigel
By What Authority? by Mark Shea
You Can Understand the Bible by Peter Kreeft
Fundamentals of the Faith by Peter Kreeft
Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft
The Fulfillment of All Desire by Ralph Martin
The Life of Christ by Fulton Sheen
Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by Pope John Paul II
Jesus of Nazareth (3 Volumes) by Joseph Ratzinger
Crossing the Tiber by Stephen Ray
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
Letters to a Young Catholic by George Weigel
Why We are Catholic: Our Reasons for Faith, Hope and Love by Trent Horn
Theology of the Home: Finding the Eternal in the Everyday by Carrie Gress
Made This Way: How to Prepare Kids to Face Today’s Tough Moral Issues by Trent Horn and Leila Miller
Resources for Parents teaching the Catholic Faith in their home:
Books for Catholic kids: a great list from Catholic teacher, DRE and blogger Katie Bogner, https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2019/08/catholic-book-list.html
Sharing the faith: old testament and new testament activities, coloring pages, teaching prayer and more, https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/p/sharing-faith.html
Loyola Press, articles and activities for teaching the Catholic faith to children. https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/family/catholic-kids/
Ascension blog posts on the family and passing on the Catholic faith, https://media.ascensionpress.com/2019/09/12/how-to-ensure-your-kids-keep-the-catholic-faith/
Catholic Sprouts, www.catholicsprouts.com. An online community for Catholic families with resources to help parents in the work of evangelizing their children.
A Short Guide to Praying Together as a Family: Growing Together in Faith and Love Each Day by Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia Congregation
The Catholic All Year Compendium: Liturgical Living for Real Life by Kendra Tierney
YOUCAT for Kids, A Catholic Catechism for Children and Parents
Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids by Kathryn Griffin Swegart
The Way of the Cross a picture book by Juliette Levivier
Through the Year with Jesus: Gospel Readings and Reflections for Children by Katherine Bogner
Brilliant! 25 Catholic Scientists, Mathematicians, and Supersmart People, book by David Warren
Stories of the Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage by Carey Wallace
I’m a Saint in the Making by Lisa M. Hendley