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A Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan, Father McCloskey
Sources of free Catholic e-books
Writings of the Fathers of the Church
e-Catholic Library of Catholic Classics
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS FROM CATHOLIC ANSWERS
Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth
Scriptural Reference Guide
Peter and the Papacy
Papal Infallibility
Scripture and Tradition
What's Your Authority?
Praying to the Saints
Saint Worship?
Do Catholics Worship Statues?
Immaculate Conception and Assumption
The Rosary
Christ in the Eucharist
The Institution of the Mass
Call No Man "Father"?
Celibacy and the Priesthood
Grace: What It Is and What It Does
Assurance of Salvation?
Purgatory
The Roots of Purgatory
Birth Control
Adam, Eve, and Evolution
The Galileo Controversy
Is Catholicism Pagan?
Fundamentalist or Catholic?
Primer on Indulgences
Myths About Indulgences
The Inquisition
The Complete List of Catholic Tracts
Starting Out As An Apologist
Seven Habits for Effective Apologists
The Ultimate Apologist's Reading List
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS
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List of Popes
National Catholic Bioethics Center
RETURN: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
Online Catholic Library
Church Fathers
Virtual Tour of St. Peter's Basilica
The Bible-NAB (USCCB)
The Bible-RSV Catholic
Daily Readings (Audio)
Daily Gospel Reflection, Bishop Barron
Free Bible Study Programs, St. Paul Center
Information on Bible Translations, USCCB
How to Read the Bible in a Year
Bible in a Year Podcase, Fr. Mike Schmitz
Understanding the Scriptures Podcast
Bishop Barron's Homilies on the Sunday Readings
Dr. Scott Hahn's Sunday Gospel Reflections
THE CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Flipbook)
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Searchable)
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
CATHOLIC CHURCH RESOURCES
The Vatican
Diocese of Madison
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Seat of Wisdom, Diocese of Madison (Adult Faith Formation Courses)
REFERENCE BOOKS
Catholic Dictionary
Catholic Encyclopedia
New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia
CATHOLIC APPS
Laudate
Hallow
Amen
iPieta
My Catholic Life
Truth & Life Audio Bible
Holy Rosary Audio
iRosary
FREE ONLINE COURSES AND BOOKS
Institute of Catholic Culture: Free Catholic Courses Online
Catholic Answers: Explanations of Catholic Teaching
Explanation of Catholic Teaching (EWTN)
To Tell You the Whole Truth from St. Charles Borromeo
Glad You Asked: List of Common Questions and Answers about Catholicism
Free Catholic e-Books
More Free Catholic e-Books
A Catholic Lifetime Reading Plan, Father McCloskey
Sources of free Catholic e-books
Writings of the Fathers of the Church
e-Catholic Library of Catholic Classics
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS FROM CATHOLIC ANSWERS
Pillar of Fire, Pillar of Truth
Scriptural Reference Guide
Peter and the Papacy
Papal Infallibility
Scripture and Tradition
What's Your Authority?
Praying to the Saints
Saint Worship?
Do Catholics Worship Statues?
Immaculate Conception and Assumption
The Rosary
Christ in the Eucharist
The Institution of the Mass
Call No Man "Father"?
Celibacy and the Priesthood
Grace: What It Is and What It Does
Assurance of Salvation?
Purgatory
The Roots of Purgatory
Birth Control
Adam, Eve, and Evolution
The Galileo Controversy
Is Catholicism Pagan?
Fundamentalist or Catholic?
Primer on Indulgences
Myths About Indulgences
The Inquisition
The Complete List of Catholic Tracts
Starting Out As An Apologist
Seven Habits for Effective Apologists
The Ultimate Apologist's Reading List
CATHOLIC APOLOGETICS
The Catholic Apologist's Scriptural Cheat Sheet by Topic
Explanations from Jimmy Akin, Catholic Apologist
Two-Minute Apologetics, John Martignoni
CATHOLIC NEWS SOURCES
National Catholic Register
Madison Catholic Herald
EWTN News
Relevant Radio
Catholic Culture (News, Commentary, Resources)
Catholic World Report
Catholic News Agency
Catholic News Service
CATHOLIC MOVIE LISTS
The 50 Best Catholic Movies of All Time, Catholic Culture
The Vatican's Best Films List
Movie Recommendations, Steve Ray
Top 100 Pro-Catholic Movies, National Catholic Register
Top 100 Proudly Catholic Movies, Gregorian Institute (PDF)
MARY AND THE SAINTS
Saints FAQ
Information on Saints
Catholic Teachings on Mary
Resources About Mary
Mary, Mother of God
CATHOLIC AUDIO (MP3)
EWTN Audio
Archbishop Fulton Sheen MP3s
Thomistic Institute
MISC.
List of Popes
National Catholic Bioethics Center
RETURN: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church
Online Catholic Library
Church Fathers
Virtual Tour of St. Peter's Basilica
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Holy Habits FAmily Challenge!
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What are the Holy Habits? There are 8 general habits introduced as part of the Holy Habits Challenge. They are listed below. But in addition to these very general descriptions, each habit is presented more concretely at three different degrees of difficulty in the challenge: basic, intermediate, and advanced.
September: Labor for the Lord October: Make Meals Matter November: Make Friends with Saints December: Manage Heavenly Riches January: Observe No-Frills Fridays February: Simplify Sunday March: Make Amends April: Make Time for God What is the Holy Habits Challenge? The Holy Habits Challenge is a means to teach those who attend weekend Masses at least once a month, and families with children in a Catholic school or religious education program, some of the basic Catholic habits that come to us from the traditions and piety of the Church. The goal is to instill daily routines that revolve around prayer, the virtues, and the works of mercy so that the average Catholic can deepen his or her relationship with Christ and with the Church. The materials are designed to be a challenge that participants agree to do and incorporate into their lives. Check out more at website below, AND be on the look out for how our Religious Ed program might implement aspects of these this year! |
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What is the origin of the Holy Habits Challenge?
The Holy Habits Challenge was developed by Father Nathan Reesman, a priest [& appointed Vicar of Clergy] for Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He composed the materials for his thesis project for his D.Min. degree from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and he piloted the Challenge in the parishes of Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary’s Immaculate Conception in West Bend, Wisconsin. Father Reesman graciously gave The Holy Habits Challenge materials to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in the hope that other parishes would benefit. The intent of this effort is to help individuals and families grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church through deepening their appreciation and practice of these daily routines, the Holy Habits.
The Holy Habits Challenge was developed by Father Nathan Reesman, a priest [& appointed Vicar of Clergy] for Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He composed the materials for his thesis project for his D.Min. degree from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake and he piloted the Challenge in the parishes of Saint Frances Cabrini and Saint Mary’s Immaculate Conception in West Bend, Wisconsin. Father Reesman graciously gave The Holy Habits Challenge materials to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee in the hope that other parishes would benefit. The intent of this effort is to help individuals and families grow in their relationship with Christ and the Church through deepening their appreciation and practice of these daily routines, the Holy Habits.
