Here are some things we have found helpful to grow in our faith in Jesus Christ and in the life of the Catholic Church.
Remember - set aside time for God. He has set aside all the time in the world for YOU!
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Stay connected to the prayer life of the Church
http://www.usccb.org/nab/
| We find praying the daily readings helps keep us grounded in our Catholic identity. Just think, Catholics all over the world, reading and reflecting on the same passages of scripture. Our friends in Brazil, Mexico, Canada, France, Australia... we are together in the Word of God.
The link at left will take you to the Mass readings of the day, and, if you like, you can also view a video homily, reflecting on the readings. What a great way to start your day!
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The New American Bible
www.usccb.org/nab/bible
| The Bible is not just another book!
The bible is a road map the the God who loves you... it guides you on the path of life. It shows you how to live... it leads you to the abundant life that God has in store for you.
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Catechism of the Catholic Church
www.scborromeo.org/ccc.htm
| Isn't the Catechism a great resource? It has been so helpful in our ministry - young people today are interested to know what the Church is saying about topics that they care about. This website has an excellent search engine.
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FaithTeen
www.faithteen.com
| OK, the retreat is over, now you're heading back to your regular life... just how does a teen live his or her faith when the rubber hits the road?
Faith Teen will help you find out!
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"Lower Your Nets"
Call Youth to Youth Catholic Evangelization
810.639.7175
for purchasing information
Contact the Author
| "It was the voice of the One who called me... I knew that voice, so I responded."
Theresa Vandercar made a commitment to live for Jesus when she was thirteen. She and others began serving on a ministry team that formed into what is now known as Youth to Youth Catholic Evangelization.
Lower Your Nets is the story of Youth to Youth Catholic Evengelization as told from the inside. Theresa Vandercar was just thirteen years old when she made a commitment to Jesus Christ, and dedicated herself to serving him. In those early days of Youth to Youth, YtY members were called the "cross gang" at their local school. They quickly found that serving Jesus sometimes came at cost. They were belittled, mocked, and harased. But truly, their love for Christ impelled them. Now, more than twenty years later, many of the "cross gang" members are still active in youth evangelization, still living out the call to "lower their net."
Theresa shares about her life in a captivating, heartfelt way, and weaves in experiences of other “cross gang” members. Join with Theresa and her companions as they respond to Him calling: “Lower your nets.”
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C.R. Publications
www.crpublications.com
| C.R. Publications produce excellent materials for Catholic Education. Youth to Youth members have found them informative, dynamic, and helpful.
A Leaders/Catechists' Manual accompanies the student text book.
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• Gather Faithfully: Inviting Teens into Liturgical Ministry - Leader's Guide
• Gather Faithfully: Inviting Teens into Liturgical Ministry - Participant Book
Purchasing Info
| Touch both the hearts and the minds of young people by inviting them into the heart of the Church - the Eucharistic Liturgy.
Rooted in the gifts of self and prayer, Gather Faithfully will help transform young people into more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. The participant's booklet includes material for young people's reflection and formation, as well as the how-to's of liturgical ministry. The leader's guide provides clear direction for involving young people, with three training sessions each for six ministries: ministry of reader, ministry of Holy Communion, ministry of altar server, ministry of hospitality, ministry of sacristan, and ministry of cantor.
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The Catholic Youth
Prayer Book
Purchasing Info
| Help youth understand the meaning of Christian prayer. Introduce them to traditional and devotional prayers of the Church, as well as to contemporary styles and methods. Assist youth in developing the habit of daily prayer. This all-in-one resource for prayer forms was specially written for teens, in the PRAY IT! STUDY IT! LIVE IT!® model, like The Catholic Youth Bible® and The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth. It is the most expansive prayer book for teens. But this book does more than teach about prayer. It helps teens become prayerful people.
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The Vatican
www.vatican.va
| Take a look at the Vatican website - you'll be amazed at the volume of information. Hey, if you're Catholic, this is your heritage - take a look at where you come from!
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It Rocks: A World Youth Day Experience
Purchasing information at:
www.saltandlight.org,
or 888.302.7181
| It Rocks highlights the experience of four young people on their pilgrimage to meet the Pope and thousands of other youth from around the world. This memorable film captures the loudness, brightness and richness of this week-long event and brings the WYD 2005 experience right into your living room! A great keepsake!!
This link at left includes a preview of this rocking film!
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