Helping you nourish your faith life
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at St. Anthony and at Home
Continued spiritual growth and formation in our faith is an essential part of living a full Catholic life. St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Parish is committed to supporting you as you nurture the faith life of your family and deepen your relationship with the Lord.
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Saints Podcast for Kids
Kid friendly stories about the lives of saints, from ShiningLightDolls.com.
Storybook Corner with the Sisters
Children's stories read by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration.
Free Downloads and Coloring Pages
Adorable activities and coloring pages from ShiningLightDolls.com
Crafty coloring & 3D cutouts for kids
From local artist and St. Anthony alum, Stephen Barany.
Catholic Sprouts
The Catholic Sprouts Podcast has one goal: to plant one little seed of faith each and every day. The daily five minute episodes are perfect for young listeners.
A Story for Kids with Bishop Rhoades
Watch and listen as Bishop Rhoades reads God the Father and the Best Day Ever, by local author, Gracie Jagla.
What saint is like you?
Take the quiz! A fun activity for kids from the folks at Tiny Saints.
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Theology of the Body: You- Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body
In an age of “selfies” and egocentrism, YOU cuts through the noise to present an authentic view of the human person. It presents young people with the extraordinary story of their creation as unrepeatable individuals. But the program doesn’t stop there.
YOU. Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body introduces teens to the truth that life is not, in fact, all about them; it is about going out of themselves to be a sincere gift for others. Consider going through the online course with your teen. Watch it first, and it will give you everything you need to addresses the hard questions your teen has, providing you answers that are true, good, and beautiful, rooted in our faithDiscerning Your Spiritual Gifts: A Toolkit for Faith Formation
Encourage middle and high school students to discern their gifts and the ways God calls them to serve the world. This free faith formation resource uses the lives of the saints for a guided reflection and activity.The Chosen
This is a great show for the whole family to watch together. It's the first ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus, and it's really good. Not kidding.
Have a suggestion?
Email Lesley Kirzeder at [email protected]
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Teaching Catholic Kids
Lust is Boring
A ministry of OSV, Teaching Catholic Kids is an online resource that supports Catholic parents, teachers and catechists in their mission of educating young people in the Catholic faith.
Theology of the Body podcast for parents from Jason Everette and the Chastity Project.Catholic All Year
A blog about building the domestic church and celebrating your faith as a family in each seasonCatholicMom.com
At Catholic Mom, our mission is to support and encourage every woman in the vocation of Catholic motherhood. With more than 130 contributors from all walks of life, here you will find voices of women from all backgrounds and all ages and stages of life.
Have a suggestion?
Email Lesley Kirzeder at [email protected]
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Formed.org
How to Pray the Liturgy of the Hours
Get free access through our parish account! Formed provides the very best Catholic content to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s TV & movies, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile, or streaming device.
Hallow App
Praylists, Rosary, Angelus, Lectio Divina, Night Prayer, Meditations, Spiritual Communion, and much more. This is an opportunity to re-order our days toward God. Consider marking the time in your new daily routine with prayer. Start simple with a decade of the Rosary in the morning, the Angelus at midday, and Night Prayer before bed. The Hallow app makes it easy!
Does praying the Divine Office seem daunting to you? Don't be discouraged, we're here to help! Here's a clear walk-through from The Catholic Company to get you started.Lectio Divinia: A Busy Person's How-To
A step by step guide to praying with Scripture from Fr. Michael Sweeney, OP. It's easier than you think and opens up God's Word to you in ways you can't begin to imagine.Audio Prayers for the Rosary for each day of the week
Monday and Saturday: Joyful Mysteries; Tuesday and Friday: Sorrowful Mysteries; Thursday: Luminous Mysteries; Wednesday and Sunday: Glorious Mysteries
Have a suggestion?
Email Lesley Kirzeder at [email protected]
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Mass & Liturgical Activities for Kids
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Kid's Liturgy
Join Miss Heidi in these wonderful videos for children that take kids through the Sunday readings with songs, activities, and explanations. Miss Heidi is from Christ the King Parish, here in South Bend!
Kids' Bulletin
Download this free printable for kids so they can follow along with the readings while enjoying activities like puzzles, word searches, and coloring scenes.
Act of Spiritual Communion Coloring Project
This is the prayer for Spiritual Communion when you cannot receive Holy Communion or if your kiddos are too young to receive. They can create a beautiful piece of prayerful artwork for your family to use and they can bring it with them to Mass!
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