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.
On-going formation doesn't just take place at church or at school, by reading books or listening to podcasts. All of these things are good, but the first place of Christian formation, for adults and kids alike, is the home.
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.
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 faith
Discerning 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.
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Teaching Catholic Kids
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.
Catholic All Year
A blog about building the domestic church and celebrating your faith as a family in each season
CatholicMom.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.
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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!
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
Email Lesley Kirzeder at [email protected].
We love God through loving our neighbor, so serving our community and each other is a way to grow closer to Him. Get involved in parish life by using your gifts and talents or find ways to help those most in need through our service ministries.