Coronavirus Family Resources

Online, free resources designed for children to participate more fully in livestreamed Masses.  English and Spanish resources available.

This week's family prayer and reflection. | La oracion y reflexion para las familias esta semana.

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The following is an excerpt from a blog post on Life Teen.

"But come to find out, in order for God to respond to us in prayer, we have to let Him; we have to listen to Him.

Here are just some sample questions you can ask and share from your perspective with your children: what part of the Mass is your favorite?; what song do you like to sing the most?; what part of holy week do you miss celebrating at church with the community the most?

EXPERIENCE HOLY WEEK AT HOME!

The most important thing is for families to be present to and with one another.  How do we do that prayerfully through the holiest week of the year, and do so at home? 

The HolyWeek@Home online site guides families to pray, play and learn together through Holy Week.  It coaches parents through the process so they can share their faith with their children during this special time.  (Available in English only)  Read more. . .

For scripture readings, activities, videos, and/or printables - find a list of links here from which families can choose what works best for their family.  Available in English and in Spanish.  Click here for more. . . .

One of the pillars of a domestic church, a church in the home, is prayer. Having a prayer space in your home is one great way to help prayer be an important part of your every day life. Each person in the household can contribute in choosing and putting together the space. Here's a brief guide.