Catholic Community on the Jersey Shore
It is not unusual for even adult Catholics to be reluctant to talk about, or perhaps even particiapte in, the life of the Catholic Church. Often times adults and parents are embarassed that they do not feel they know enough about being Catholic to share it at home, among family and friends, or to even practice it regaularly.
Perhaps you have been away for a while and would like to start a journey back.
Not to worry!! You are not alone, and the great news is, there are fantastic resources out there to learn more about what it means to be Catholic.
As a start, you can't go wrong by exploring the offerings from Dynamic Catholic, Bishop Barron's Word on Fire, Ascension Press, The Catholic Minute, Real Life Catholic, the Metanoia series from Fransiscan
University. If you want more, check out the 'Netflix for Catholics" at Formed.org
St. Catharine's and St. Denis subscribe to Formed.org. Sign up "as a parishioner."
We offer some content here to get you started on topics such as, our Faith, the Mass, the Sacraments, Catholic Moral Teaching, and Catholic Social Teaching.
What can we do? Here is an excellent article: Family is Where Church Begins
Here are common Catholic Prayers
Prayer is vital! Try the Hallow App
Best Bibles for Catholics: Great Adventure Bible, Revised Standard Version: Catholic Edition.
If you like more traditional language: Douay-Rheims
The Comprehensive Catholic Multimedia Source: EWTN
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES
Bluey
The Tuttle Twins Youtube
The Tuttle Twins Books
Catholic Family Crate
Cultivating Catholics
Catholic Mom Vibes
Catholic Sprouts
5 Sparrows
Video Resources for answering your questions, and your children's:
Catechism: Real and True
Faith and Science: Science Uprising
Faith and Culture Issues: What Would You Say?
Faith, Culture and History Issues: Prager University
Faith and Society: Edify
BEST WAY TO GROW YOUR FAITH AT HOME- Try these great video-based resources:
Good Reads- Early Stage of Journey
The Beginning Guide to Roman Catholic Faith
Catholics Come Home- Making the Journey Back
Good Reads- Next Stages of Journey
My Catholic Life- RCIA at Home!
Catholic Parents- Resources on the Issues
Meaning of Catholic- Deeper Dive
Core Websites for Men:
Engaging the Battle: Into the Breach
Heroic Men Videos- The Netflix for Catholic Men
Fathers of St Joseph- Youtube channel with great inspirational and instructive videos
RISE- Chris Stefanick challenges all men as only he can (explore the Real Life Catholic website)
The King's Men- Mark Houck builds authentic Catholic men
Catholics Come Home- Returning to the Faith
Fraternus- Building Catholic youth and men via outdoor exploration and skills
Dads- Becoming a Godly father
Catholic Dads- Forming men in their faith
Niche Websites for Men:
Catholic Gentleman- Old fashioned manly virtues with Bishop Sheen in the mix.
Wild at Heart- Masculine faith! Love God and Live Free!
2232Men- Men and prayer
Roman Catholic Men- Preparing Men to Battle Evil
Men of Iron- Building men of iron!
Hard as Nails- Men as mentors
Strong Catholic Dads- The title says it all
Meaning of Catholic- The reality of what we are up against
Dynamic Catholic Sacramental Prep makes for great family viewing. Entertaining and informative.
BLESSED FOR KIDS- First Communion
TEENS AND PARENTS- Confirmation Prep
COUPLES- Marriage Enrichment
NEW PARENTS- Baptism