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Events
National Rosary for the Family
Created by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network and the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, the Rosary for the Family is a beautiful initiative that we will pray together in our national context on June 19, 2022. This virtual event for Canadian Catholics will be an opportunity to gather in prayer as well as to give witness to and meet other families across the country. After the rosary, families will be invited to participate in activities. More detailed information will be shared as it becomes available. Click here to access this resource in English, and here to access this resource in French.
X World Meeting of Families
The X World Meeting of Families will take place in Rome, 22-26 June 2022. The theme of this event is "Family Love: Vocation and Path to Holiness." Pope Francis has announced that this event will be held in a new way; celebrated not only in Rome, but in all dioceses and eparchies across the world. More event about the Main Event in Rome, and local celebrations in the Diocese of London are available here.
ProgramsFamily Faith Fun Kits - Register for Easter Kits!
The Diocese of London is a mission-oriented church, and we believe that creating disciples of Jesus starts with the family. Parish representatives, with the department of Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministry, have been collaborating to create free subscription kits for young people (grades 1-6) and their families. Activities will engage subscribers in current themes of the Church, and include a combination of online and offline activities to get to know and grow faith at home.
Please register with your parish for a free, physical Easter Kit by clicking on the corresponding link below:- Holy Family Parish (London) - register here
- Holy Family Church (Wallaceburg) - register here
- Our Lady of the Assumption (Windsor) - register here
- Our Lady Help of Christians (Wallaceburg) - register here
- St. Alphonsus Parish (Windsor) - register here
- St. Angela Merici Parish (Windsor) - register here
- St. Mary's (Tillsonburg) - register here
- St. Michael's (Dresden) - register here
- St. Michael's (Walsh) - register here
- Sacred Heart (Langton) - register here
- Sacred Heart (Port Lambton) - register here
If your parish is not listed above, free digital kits may be requested: familyandyouthministry@dol.ca
Keep Connected
Healthy, strong family relationships are foundational to young people's growth, learning, and well-being. These relationships build strong social and emotional strengths that kids use throughout their lives. But great family relationships don't just happen. This program is designed for families with young people aged 10 - 14 years old, to learn the keys to positive family relationships during the transition into the teen years. Keep Connected offers families - and the organizations that support them - ideas, activities, and experiences to help build strong family relationships. The goal is to strengthen family relationships to help kids be and become their best selves.
To offer this event in your parish, school, or virtually, please contact familyandyouthministry@dol.ca
The Catholic Date NightEngaged and married couples are invited to join Found Together once a month to gather online for: entertainment; a talk or interview with a Catholic couple on a relevant topic for Catholic marriages; guided offline time for couples to discuss the talk/interview content; online small group discussions; and community prayer. Learn more about The Catholic Date Night, and register here.
Resources
Prayer
Click here read the Diocese of London's Prayer in Time of Pandemic
Dynamic Catholic – Daily inspirations, and free resources for families, and young people.
Family Love: Vocation and Path to Holiness (X World Meeting of Families Prayer) pdf
Hallow – Catholic meditation app for personal prayer
Living Faith – Daily devotions and spiritual resources
MyCatholicKids.com – A free library of Mass videos and activities for children
Praying Together, Praying Apart – Concrete ways to pray, heal, and grieve together
Prayer to the Holy Family (Amoris Laetitia Family Year) pdf
Worship@Home – In this challenging time when many of us are unable to attend Mass in person, here's a great way that you can pray together as a familyWe are a House of Prayer and Service
Please join us in this initiative
- Print off this double-sided page (Click here for a PDF)
- After you've printed it, add the name of the group or individual you are praying for
- Display the sheet on your window (with the prayer facing inwards)
- Pray the prayer!
- Use images of the pages on social media (Page 1 jpeg) (Page 2 jpeg)
Nous sommes une maison de prière et de service :- Imprimez cette page recto verso (Cliquez ici pour obtenir le format PDF)
- Une fois la page imprimée, ajoutez-y le nom du groupe ou de la personne pour qui vous priez
- Affichez la feuille à votre fenêtre (avec la prière regardant vers l’intérieur)
- Récitez la prière! 5. Utilisez sur les médias sociaux des images provenant des pages suivantes (Page 1 jpeg) (Page 2 jpeg)
Documents / Articles
- Pope Francis - Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) Parenting (PDF)
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, Section Two of the Ten Commandments (Chapter Two - Article Four: The Family)
- The Source for Parents (articles, resources, and a Facebook page where parents can interact)
YouTube Channels
Jackie and Bobby Angel (Navigate through relationships, love, and family life):
- How to Raise Good, Catholic Men
- Staying Catholic While at Home
- How to Get Kids to Pray
- Bringing Your Kids to Mass
Matt Fradd (Catholic speaker, writer and podcast producer):
Catholic Minute (Ken Yasinski - Catholic speaker):
- Raising Virtuous Children
- Raising Children (Catholic Marriage Advice)
- Date Your Spouse
- Chaos in the Home
Steubenville Conferences:
Kimberly Hahn - Catholic speakerChris Stefanick (Catholic speaker and writer):
- Waste Time on Your Kids
- When Your Kid Rejects their Faith
- Is Someone Driving You Crazy?
- Count Your Blessings
Jason Evert (Catholic speaker on faith and chastity, writer):
Catholic Answers:
Sarah Swafford - Catholic speakerDr. Peter Kreeft (Catholic educator and speaker):
Michael D'Esterre (speaker and educator):
Activities
- Faith and Fabric Design - Activities for families
- Faith@Home eResource Bundle - Lectionary-based e-resources for home
- Saints Workbooks – Free printable resource about the Saints for family, home, parish
Movies
Formed.org – It’s like Catholic Netflix
EWTN - View on cable or free livestream online by clicking hereApps
Amen Catholic Meditation - Daily Mass readings; 50-day dramatized journey through the Gospels; audio version of "Bible in a Year;" evening psalms; sleep stories; and more!
Hallow
Hallow is a prayer app that offers guided meditation sessions to help us grow in our faith & spiritual lives and find peace in God. Explore contemplative prayer & meditation sessions with techniques like:- Christian Meditation: finding peace through imaginative prayer & recollection. This can seem similar to mindfulness meditation in learning to be comfortable in silence, but the difference is the goal of our sessions is never to remain in ourselves, but always to lift our hearts & minds to God, to talk with Him, listen to Him, & recognize His presence with us
- Ignatian Examen: reflecting on your day & discovering an awareness of God, Jesus, & the Holy Spirit in the present moment* Lectio Divina: entering into a conversation with God through passages from the Bible / Scripture* Spiritual Writing: journaling with God
- Taizé & Chant: meditative chant & singing
- Rosary: meditating with Mary through the mysteries of the Rosary
