Advent Resources

The Diocese of Bridgeport has compiled an amazing list of resources in support of faith formation for the Advent and Christmas seasons.

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Ascension Presents

Ascension Presents from Ascension Press is a YouTube Channel that presents the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith through media. The videos seek to strengthen faith, get answers to tough questions, and discover truth with fund, informative, and relatable Catholic videos.

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Busted Halo

Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others. Busted Halo videos include the “Two Minute” videos for the church year seasons, sacraments 101 and 201 videos, the “You Don’t Know Jack” videos about Catholic teachings, and more.

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Catechist Cafe

Catechist Café offers an outstanding library of resources and ideas catechists can use for evangelization and faith formation compiled by the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.

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Catholic Central

Catholic Central offers entertaining and authoritative answers to questions about Catholic thought, spirituality and practice guided by two hosts and presented by theologians. Catholic Central has produced a collection of videos that entertain, enlighten and inspire. Catholic Central is a project of Family Theater Productions based on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

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Catholic Kids Media

Catholic Kids Media provides quality Catholic programming for kids to help parents and teachers instruct children in the Catholic faith and practices. These videos tackle questions such as "What is the Eucharist?" and "What is the Trinity?"

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Catholic Social Teaching 101

Catholic Social Teaching 101 is a 7-part video and discussion guide series presented by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services. These accessible videos bring the themes of Catholic social teaching to life and inspire us to put our faith into action.

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Good Ground Press

Good Ground Press offers a variety of free Catholic resources for home and church, including prayers and short weekly Gospel reflections.

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Loyola Press

Loyola Press offers a library of activities for the family, liturgical year, prayer, sacraments, saints, Scripture and tradition, and Ignatian spirituality. Subscribe to Catechist Journey for uplifting resources and ideas for teaching delivered right to your inbox.

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ODB Films

The mission of ODB Films, founded in 2005 as "Outside da Box," is to foster an encounter with Christ through artfully made, spiritually rich films. ODB has produced more than 250 short films - including the 60-film Video Catechism (VCAT) series for teens, feature films Full of Grace and Paul, Apostle of Christ, and a six part series RESTORED: Stories of Encounter.

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Sadlier Religion

Sadlier Religion Publishers is making available free resources for children and families including seasonal and thematic resources to support professional development and faith formation in class and at home.

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Saint Mary's Press

The Saint Mary’s Press Resource Center presents hundreds of free activities, videos, and teachings organized by theme (church, Jesus, morality, prayer, sacraments, Scripture, social justice). liturgical resources (liturgical events, prayer, and seasonal activities), activities, and media.

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The Religion Teacher

The Religion Teacher provides a large collection of Catholic religious education activities for various liturgical seasons, topics, and age levels. The activities include crafts, worksheets, prayer ideas, etc.

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Video Catechism

The Video Catechism for Teens includes videos developed around the Creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer. At the heart of each video is a key message from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, presented in stories and language that make it more understandable for young people.

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Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry is a library of ideas, lessons, events, and service opportunities for youth ministry. The Lessons and Resources section provides ideas and inspiration for creating, planning and delivering weekly youth lessons.

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Youth Ministry ~ Called To Accompany

The Called to Accompany series invites youth ministry volunteers to learn and explore the many aspects that make a parish youth ministry successful. Through videos, reflections and group discussion, volunteers are encouraged to respond to Pope Francis call to accompany the youth towards a deep and fulfilling relationship with Christ and His Church.

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