CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCES
Catholic Sprouts Podcast
Appropriate for kids of all ages, Catholic Sprouts Podcast is "a daily podcast designed to help Catholic parents and teachers give Catholic kids a daily dose of the Faith. Podcast episodes are just 5 minutes long.
On the Catholic Sprouts Podcast we cover all Catholic topics, from Saints to Sacraments, from Virtue to Vice and from the Liturgical Season to the Liturgy…and everything in between."
YOUCAT
YOUCAT (Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church)
An amazing website with its own app, with sections for both kids (ages 8-12 years) and teens (13+) . Check out the website for great question and answers for kids & teens on the Catechism of the Catholic Church that are age appropriate and informative.
The app is great for teens, with daily reflections, Gospel readings and Catechism insights.
Check out the website for more!
Catholic Book for Moms & Daughters
Bloom is beautiful guide sharing on authentic femininity to help guide moms and their daughters (ages 8-13) to rich discussions on:
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"With profound insights from Catholic teachings, the catechism, and the guidance of 12 female saints, this book serves as a guiding beacon for mothers to lead their daughters' young hearts toward their purpose as cherished daughters of the King."
Catholic Book for Moms & Sons
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"With insights from Catholic teachings, the catechism, and 12 male saints, this book serves as an engaging, interactive guide for quality time with your son
(suggested age 10-16), guiding him further along on his path toward heaven!"
Kids of Integrity
As a faith-filled parent, you want to help your children develop Christlike attitudes and behaviour. But this important responsibility can seem overwhelming.
How do you know where to start? 
Kids of Integrity is a set of free lesson plans that will help you coach your kids with confidence and a clear sense of direction. Suitable for ages 3 to 10, Kids of Integrity is designed to be flexible. It’s up to you which lesson to start with, and how many ideas from each lesson you’d like to use.
- Free from Focus on the Family (a global Christian ministry)
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WAY, TRUTH & LIFE Resource
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Way, Truth, Life
A CATHOLIC RESOURCE ON LIFE TOPICS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH |
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In a culture that often rejects God’s view of life and sexuality, this resource equips young people to understand, live, and defend the sanctity of life with compassion, conviction, and faith in action.
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CHALLENGE & CONQUEST - Catholic Youth Ministry
Looking for an awesome Catholic club for kids?
Check out this Catholic boys and girls club
in Winnipeg for children & youth ages 8 years and up!
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10 FAMILY TIPS
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life launches a new initiative of the "Amoris Laetitia” dedicated by Pope Francis to the family.
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ROSARY FOR THE FAMILY
Created by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network & Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life to help families to pray together.
Each mystery is accompanied by a water-colour drawing that helps families enter into the mysteries and meditations proposed more profoundly, so that they can become “cenacles of prayer for spreading Mary's love throughout the world."
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TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT ABORTION & EUTHANASIA
Click on the Image to learn about how to talk to your kids
about Abortion & Euthanasia:
TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT PORNOGRAPHY
Learn about the importance of talking to your
children about pornography. -Chastity project.
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safety tips for kids and youth from Life Canada
Do you feel overwhelmed and are struggling to meet your children's needs?
Safe Families Canada is here to help!
"Safe Families Canada (a faith-based charity) surrounds your family with a caring, compassionate community of volunteers. These volunteers, known as a circle of support, come alongside you during a crisis to care for both you and your children.
Our goal is to keep your family together."
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RESOURCES FOR TEENS & YOUTH
CATHOLIC CENTRAL
Perfect for teens!
"You have questions about the Catholic faith & what it means to be Catholic.
We have answers!
We’ve created shareable, snackable videos that teach the timeless truths
and deep history of the Church with humor and heart."
Click here for more from Catholic Central
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY STUDY PROGRAM FOR TEENS
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Click here to learn more & Register!
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LIFE TEEN
"We believe that when a teenager encounters Christ through the beauty of the Catholic faith, they will transform their parish, community, and culture.
The Li
fe Teen movement consists of resources that provide solid Catholic teaching and youth ministry experiences for youth in middle school through high school.
The goal of Life Teen and Edge is to provide a safe and fun place for youth to find a solid Catholic community, get answers to their questions, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way."
Click here for Life Teen
Youth Ministry - Faith Based Curriculum
Life Culture's developed a curriculum for youth on topics such as:
- Abortion
- MAiD
- Supporting life
- Upholding value & dignity from conception - natural death
The curriculum is meant to engage, educate, & inspire young people to support
life.
There is a regular and a faith-based curriculum option.
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YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Check out the Youth & Young Adult Ministry at the Archdiocese of St. Boniface for events, resources and other information.
SUPPORTING VOCATIONS
What is the role of parents in encouraging vocations?
Ultimately you love and support them. The grace that God gives parents is what best nourishes and supports the young person. Thinking always as your son or daughter first is best.
Continue to have expectations of him or her.
Check this out this Q&A from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops:
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