Catholic Links - Amazing Catechists

Staff Blogs: Highly Recommended

Archdiocese of Washington Blog – Monsignor Charles Pope writes daily for the archdiocesan blog on many topics including catechesis, theology, art, music, and culture.

http://blog.adw.org/

Can We Cana – Can We Cana? is an online marriage support community offering Pre-Cana posts to help couples prepare for marriage, Pray-Cana posts to nourish a couple’s spiritual life, and Post-Cana posts with practical advice about living married life joyfully day by day.

http://canwecana.blogspot.com

Cajun Cottage Under the Oaks – A place where all things southern, spiritual, and seasonal meet pictures, poetic words, pretty paper, and prayers. Blog by Cay Gibson.

http://cajuncottage.blogspot.com/

Catechesis in the Third Millennium – Blog by William O’Leary*

catechesisinthethirdmillennium.wordpress.com

CATECHIST DAILY – Blog by Elizabeth Tichvon

https://elizabethtichvon.wordpress.com/

Christopher’s Apologies – Blog by Christopher Smith. O.P.

http://www.christophersmith-op.com/blog/

Marc Cardaronella – Blog by Marc Cardaronella.

http://marccardaronella.com/

Plot Line and Sinker: Catholic Novelist shares thoughts on writing, motherhood, NFP and other Catholic themes. Blog by Helen Gable Hrkach

http://ellengable.wordpress.com/

Relevant Catechesis – Updated Blog by William O’Leary*

http://relevantcatechesis.com

Scrutinies – Blog by Dorian Speed

http://scrutinies.net/

Snoring Scholar – Blog and resources by Sarah Reinhard

http://snoringscholar.com/

Sticking It To The Corners – Blog by Jennifer Fitz

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jenniferfitz/

Water Into Wine – Blog by Lisa Mladinich

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/waterintowine/

Books and Catholic Products

Living Faith – the beloved adult devotional

http://www.livingfaith.com

Living Faith for Kids – devotionals for children

http://www.livingfaithkids.com

Ignatius Press – online store for books, movies, documentaries, music, art, audio, and streaming video

www.ignatius.com

Our Sunday Visitor – online store for books, magazines, apps, many resource webpages for teachings of the church

www.osv.com/

Scepter Publishers – online store for books, e-books, and videos

www.scepterpublishers.org

Sophia Institute Press – publishes and distributes faithful Catholic classics and new texts by the great enduring figures of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

www.sophiainstitute.com

Suffering Servant Scriptorium – publishes and distributes works of Catholic Scriptural prayer, such as, the Most Holy Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

http://www.haapala.com/sufferingservant/index.cfm

Full Quiver Publishing – Books by great authors including Amazing Catechists’ own Ellen Gable Hrkach

http://www.fullquiverpublishing.com/index.html

Michael’s Rosaries – unique and custom one-of-a-kind, heirloom quality rosaries

www.michaelsrosaries.com/

Christian Books Today – classic Christian books, Liturgical, progressive, or in-between.

www.christianbookstoday.com/

Catholic Faith Store – wide variety of inspirational gifts

www.CatholicFaithStore.com

Ave Maria Press – many books and resources – a ministry of the United States Province of the Holy Cross

https://www.avemariapress.com/

Franciscan Media/Servant Books – Publisher of many books in Franciscan Spirituality and other Catholic subjects and media

https://www.franciscanmedia.org/

Liguori Publications – publisher of many books and resources for learning the faith

http://www.liguori.org/

Pauline Books and Media – huge selection of books, music, DVD, and App, and many books for children from Daughters of St. Paul

http://www.pauline.org/

Conferences

Steubenville Conferences – Franciscan conferences for youth, young adults, and adults

www.franciscanconferences.com

National Association of Catholic Conference Directors (Catholic Online listing) – State listings

http://www.catholic.org/clife/conference/

NFCYM Conferences – engaging national conferences for youth ministry

http://www.nfcym.org/conferences/index.htm

Podcasts

Spirit and Life Franciscan Conferences Podcasts – conversations with Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Conference Speakers & Staff

http://franciscanconferences.libsyn.com/

Star Quest Production Network – a wide variety of Catholic podcasters providing information on faith, saints, news, culture, and entertainment

http://www.sqpn.com/

Eternal Word Television Network – most of the EWTN TV shows available in audio podcast formats, and also a few in video podcast formats.

http://www.ewtn.com/podcast/

Among Women Podcast – great podcast hosted by Amazing Catechists’ own Pat Gohn – wide variety of subjects

www.amongwomenpodcast.com

Catholic Moments – great podcast hosted by Lisa Hendey (CatholicMom.com) – discussing books, movies, fitness, and career from a Catholic perspective.

http://catholicmoments.libsyn.com/

Español

Almudi – News, books, movies, and resources

http://www.almudi.org/

La Nueva – prayers, radio program and resources

http://www.lanuevaalianza.org/home.htm

Faculty of Religion –Meeting point for RELIGION TEACHERS aimed at the dissemination of educational knowledge.

http://www.profesoradodereligion.com/

Faith and Morals

Catechism of the Catholic Church (USCCB) – online and to order + FAQ

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/

Catholic Education Resource Center -Your online resource library for the best in Catholic faith and culture

http://www.catholiceducation.org

Catholic Answers – Catholic Apologetics from some of the finest theologians, speakers and catechists.

www.catholic.com

Eternal Word Television Network – EWTN TV & Radio shows on a wide variety of Catholic subjects.

www.ewtn.com

Institute of Catholic Culture – many audio and video presentations from prominent theologians and catechists

http://www.instituteofcatholicculture.org/

Communities of Prayer -Communities of Prayer is dedicated to providing the resources and tools to properly form people in the most foundational element of the Christian faith prayer.

http://www.communitiesofprayer.net/

Real Life Catholic – great video library from Christopher Stefanick

http://reallifecatholic.com/video-library

Family Internet Safety

Blog from Catholic Web Services with many resources for protection and education

http://catholicws.com/2012/08/family-safety-on-the-internet/

Faith and Safety: Technology Safety through the Eyes of Faith – Great resources also from United State Conference of Catholic Bishops

https://faithandsafety.org/home

Pro-Life

Causa Nostre Laetitae – Promoting the culture of life.

http://causa-nostrae-laetitiae.blogspot.com

Cause of Our Joy – Blog by Letetia Velasquez who is mother of three daughters, Gabriela,18, Isabella,14, and Christina, 9, with Down Syndrome. Writer and co-founder of Keep Infants with Down Syndrome

http://cause-of-our-joy.blogspot.com

Catholic Fire – blog about many Catholic subjects including pro-life issues.

http://catholicfire.blogspot.com/

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants – Pro-Life Mission led by Monsignor Philip Reilly

http://www.helpersny.org/

40 Days for Life – the largest international coordinated pro-life movement – book and resources.

http://40daysforlife.com/

Priests for Life – pro-life news and resources led by director, Fr. Frank Pavone

http://www.priestsforlife.org/

Rachel’s Vineyard Ministry – for women & men in healing after abortion

http://www.rachelsvineyard.org/

Saints

EWTN Saints – listing of saints both by date and alphabetically

http://www.ewtn.com/saintsHoly/

Catholic Online – saints and angels listed by month and alphabetically

http://www.catholic.org/saints/

SQPN Saints – comprehensive listing of saints and histories and patronages

http://saints.sqpn.com/

Scripture

USCCB – New American Bible Revised Edition (can subscribe to the daily readings)

http://www.usccb.org/bible/index.cfm

Bible Gateway – Many versions of the Bible including Catholic, Christian, and foreign languages.

www.biblegateway.com/

Teaching Resources

CATECHIST Magazine – a superb resource for all those who teach the Catholic faith in parishes, Catholic schools, and in the home.

http://www.catechist.com

Pflaum Gospel Weeklies – catechists use these as great supplements to their regular lessons, and some parishes use them as the whole lesson, depending on age and grade.

http://www.pflaumweeklies.com

Catechetical Sunday – resources for clergy, teachers, catechists, and families (USCCB)

http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catechesis/catechetical-sunday/index.cfm

Catholic Catechist – providing Catholic resources to religious educators

http://www.catholiccatechist.org/

Catholic Mom – resources for family, educators, and catechists

http://catholicmom.com/faith/religious-education/ (Religious Education Resources)

http://catholicmom.com/education-2/lesson-plans/ (Lesson Plans)

Our Sunday Visitor – education resources and blog

https://www.osv.com/MyFaith/Education.aspx (Education Resources)

https://www.youtube.com/user/oursundayvisitor (YouTube videos)

Fish Eaters – useful lists for Catholic teaching

http://www.fisheaters.com/lists.html

Catechists Online – resources for catechists

http://www.catechistsonline.com/

Oriental Trading – school decorations and craft supply

www.orientaltrading.com

Free Conference – free conference call system

http://www.freeconference.com/

Archdiocese of New York Catechetical Office — resources for catechists

www.nyfaithformation.org/resources/

Cartoon Key to Heaven – videos and other resources

www.CartoonKeyToHeaven.com

Catechism Class — store offering many online catechism classes and resources

http://www.catechismclass.com

Ascension Press – Catholic Faith Formation Resources — look at Chosen, Walking with Mary, and Great Adventure Bible series

http://ascensionpress.com/

Augustine Institute – Catholic Faith Formation Resources including – Symbolon Adult Faith Formation

http://augustineinstitute.org/

Word On Fire – Catholic Faith teaching with books, blog, DVDs, and website with Fr. Robert Barron – site now totally searchable for catechists

http://www.wordonfire.org/

Dynamic Catholic — many books and media resources from Matthew Kelly (see NEW Decision Point program for Sacrament of Confirmation)

http://dynamiccatholic.com/

Theology of the Body

Chastity.com – Catholic Answers chastity outreach

http://www.chastity.com/

Rise of the TOB – Blog about Theology of the Body

www.riseofthetob.blogspot.com

Pure Fashion – the modesty movement in fashion, with program and resources to share

http://www.purefashion.com/

Catholic Body Image – Dr. John Acquaviva – speaker and book on Theology of the Body and Health & Fitness

http://www.catholicbodyimage.com/

Theology of the Body Evangelization Team -TOBET seeks to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, spread hope, and, by word and example, draw all people into the Communion of Persons of the Blessed Trinity by instructing others about Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body for the renewal and sanctification of the family, the Church, and the rest of society.

http://www.tobet.org/

Chastity Project – great resources for teachings and support in chastity in speakers, books, DVDs, and App.

http://chastityproject.com/

Vatican Documents

Vatican – links to The Holy See’s documents including encyclicals, homilies, prayers, and speeches

http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html

Vatican Library – digital library of The Vatican in Rome, Italy

https://www.vatlib.it/home.php?ling=eng&res=1280×1024

The Papal Archives – Over 1,000 years of documents at The Vatican on 85 kilometers of bookshelves — now being digitized.

http://asv.vatican.va/?lang=en

Evangelii Gaudium – “Joy of the Gospel” Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis

http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/papa-francesco_esortazione-ap_20131124_evangelii-gaudium.html

Humanae Vitae – “Human Life” encyclical by Pope Paul VI

http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/paul_vi/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae_en.html

Catholic Womanhood or Manhood

Women of Grace – Women of Grace is a Catholic apostolate whose mission is to transform the world one woman at a time by affirming women in their dignity and vocation as daughters of God and in their gift of authentic femininity.

http://www.womenofgrace.com/en-us/default.aspx