Family Resources
Content for families and children.
Marriage and Family Resources
See allThe Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life
In The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful: The Joys and Struggles of Real Married Life, Edward and Beth Sri - national marriage speakers - show readers that the struggles of marriage are to be expected and, even more so, they are purifying us to make us saints. In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, God has an incredible vocation for all spouses. The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful goes into the nitty-gritty, explaining what to do when reality hits—when the rubber hits the road. From discussions about miscommunication, healing, intimacy, gifts, and more, Edward and Beth dive into new depths of the reality of Catholic marriage—from the messy to the beautiful.
Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place
In Living Beyond Sunday: Making Your Home a Holy Place, married couples Adam and Haylee Minihan and David and Pamela Niles share what has helped them make their homes a place of encounter with God–a place where saints are being made. Our relationship with God is not supposed to stay within the walls of our parish when we leave Sunday Mass. Instead, faith should transform our hearts, our families, and our homes into a welcoming place to encounter Christ.
She Loved
Be encouraged by a village of Catholic mothers with this collection of letters from mothers, to mothers. Mothers play a special role in reminding their children of God’s love. At the end of the day, though, mothers need to be reminded of God’s love for them just as much as their children do. With 15 authentic and vulnerable letters written by Catholic mothers to their younger selves, She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood acts as a little community of older mothers who remind newer mothers of the peace and purpose they can find in motherhood. Following each part of 1 Corinthians 13:4–8, She Loved dives into all the ways mothers embody the love of Christ, love that is patient and kind.
Momnipotent: Finding Peace, Balance, & Joy in Your Vocation as a Mother
A Movement to Reclaim the Beauty of Motherhood Momnipotent is an eight-session study designed to inspire and support mothers as they rediscover the beauty, meaning, and purpose of their vocation. Motherhood is full of moments both ordinary and extraordinary. While daily life can be busy and demanding, it is also rich with opportunities for growth, love, and deep fulfillment. This study acknowledges the real challenges that mothers face, while offering a refreshing and hope-filled perspective rooted in faith. Through encouragement, wisdom, and practical insights, Momnipotent helps mothers embrace their calling with greater peace, confidence, and joy—right where they are.
Theology of the Body Crash Course
If the deepest secret of God is that God is love, and he made you in his image and likeness, then what's the deepest secret about you? You are made for love. What does it mean to be human? What was God’s original plan for humanity? For relationships? For marriage? For sex? Why is the body important? In four lessons, Fr. Mike leans into the teachings of St. John Paul II and Christopher West, unpacking the mysteries of the human heart, the human body, and relationships.
Scripture and Saints for the Path of Infertility
In this series, Springs in the Desert Catholic Infertility Ministry brings you stories from Scripture and the lives of the Saints, to help you grow closer to Christ and deeper in your faith while walking the path of infertility and loss. Each episode will begin with a reflection on men and women from the Bible or from the lives of the Saints, Venerables, and Servants of God, some of whom walked a similar path before us, and others who answered God's call to faithfulness and fruitfulness in the midst of trials and grief. Through our reflections and prayers, we hope you'll discover the many ways that God is working in your life, showing his love for you, and leading you to a deeper understanding of fruitfulness through this cross. It is our honor to take this prayerful journey together with you, and always remember that God loves you so much and so do we.
Family Bible Studies
Encounter - A Middle School Bible Study
Encounter: A Middle School Bible Study Encounter is a Catholic Bible study crafted especially for 6th to 8th graders, blending faith and discovery to help students connect deeply with God’s word. Through the engaging, color-coded Bible Timeline Learning System, each session of Encounter unfolds the story of our faith and God’s unique plan for each of us. This program is more than just a Bible study; it’s a transformative journey that invites students to meet God personally. Encounter is designed to reach the hearts and minds of middle schoolers, leading them to a profound understanding of who God truly is. Through this study, students will see God not as a distant concept but as a loving Father who desires a real, meaningful relationship with them—an encounter that can shape their lives in powerful ways."
Venture: A Bible Study for High Schoolers
Venture: The Bible Timeline for High School invites teens to explore the "big picture" of salvation history, breaking it down in a way that’s easy to grasp and engaging to learn. In just eight lessons, this program gets teens excited about opening their Bibles to discover the story of salvation, from Genesis to Revelation. With a focus on God’s promises and the lives of key biblical characters, Venture helps teens see how the Bible's story connects with their lives today, making faith a meaningful and essential part of who they are.
Living Faith
Living Faith is designed for young adults who want to go deeper in knowing, loving and serving God. This plan will help those who want to move from the crowds to truly being a disciple of Jesus by focusing on the Interior Life, Mass & Confession, Ongoing Formation, Catholic Community, and Personal Apostolate. Presented by Fr. Columba Jordan, a native of Co Kildare and a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, currently serving in St Patrick’s Friary, Limerick. This series was produced by Called to More. Learn more about them by tapping below: