Recommended Links to Internet resources

A list of sites or names to google or search on YouTube for useful formation and pastoral materials

Recommended Links to Internet resources

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

  1. 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/

  1. 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

  1. 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.

https://projectym.com/

  1. 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.

               https://lifeteen.com/blog/

  1. 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:

https://www.sydneycatholic.org/coronavirus-updates/prayer-resources-for-the-coronavirus-pandemic/#lectio

There are also other spiritual resources available at this link too!

  1.    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

  1. 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.

  1. 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)

  1. 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…

Search for...

Awesome people    or     Fails collection