Growing in Faith at Home
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:6–7
Faith grows at home first. The resources below help parents pray with their children, keep the rhythm of the liturgical year, and bring Sunday’s Gospel into the week — all recommended by our Faith Formation Ministry.
Teaching Catholic Kids
A valuable online tool for parents from Our Sunday Visitor. Free downloadable activities and articles are updated each week, and parents can sign up for the weekly newsletter to get them by email. teachingcatholickids.com
The Religion Teacher
Jared Dees’ site encourages encounters with Christ — virtual catechesis that leads kids into opportunities to learn, meditate, and pray to the Lord. thereligionteacher.com
Living with Christ
Complete daily and Sunday Mass texts and commentaries in digital format from Bayard Faith Resources — with an adult version and a children’s version with beautiful color illustrations. livingwithchrist.us/e-resources
Pflaum Gospel Weeklies
Lessons that flow from each Sunday’s Gospel, following the seasons of the liturgical year, with downloadable grade-level handouts for preschool through 9th grade. Contact our Faith Formation Ministry for parish access. pflaumweeklies.com
Sadlier Religion
Free online catechetical resources for parents and students of any grade — click the “Let’s Go” button in the Sadlier Religion Resources box. Our sixth graders use the Sadlier We Believe series; contact the Faith Formation Ministry for e-book access. religion.sadlierconnect.com
Praying the Rosary with Kids
Thirteen practical, family-tested tips for praying the Rosary with children — without losing anyone’s attention along the way. Read the article
Need a Recommendation?
Our Faith Formation Ministry is happy to point your family to the right resource — reach us at 530.677.3234 or ffm@holytrinityparish.org.