
Adult Formation Resources
As busy adults you may not have the time to get to a lot of the small groups, formation events, and prayer services we offer, but that doesn’t mean you cannot continue learning about our beautiful Catholic Faith! Below are different resources that you can use to grow closer to the Lord through knowledge, prayer, and practice.
Video Series- You can follow all of these on YouTube for their individual websites for more videos on the different topics they cover!
Ascension Presents
Ascension Press creates all kinds of Catholic material, books, videos, podcasts, and articles to help answer some of the common questions Catholics may have. Find all of their materials HERE.
Podcasts- The resources below all come in podcast form, so you can listen and learn while you are in the car, doing household chores, or getting some exercise! You can find these on most podcast platforms and apps like Apple Podcasts, Hallow, Spotify, YouTube, etc.
Abiding Together
This is a weekly podcast hosted by Michelle Benzinger, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and Heather Khym to help people live out their faith. Sr. Miriam James Heidland has been a national speaker and has done a lot of parish missions locally.
Pints with Aquinas
This is a podcast hosted by Matt Fradd, who hosts guests to come and speak on Catholic ideas, themes, and culture.
The Catholicism Series
This is produced by Bishop Robert Barron and is an amazing intro or reintroduction to what Catholicism is all about.
Bible in a Year
Fr. Mike Schmitz walks through the whole Bible in just 365 days! The longest podcast is about 20 minutes.
Restore the Glory
Dr. Bob Schuchts & Jake Khym, MA are Catholic therapists who focus on the integration of people’s healing and faith journeys.
Word on Fire
Word on Fire is another multifaceted company that was founded by Bishop Robert Barron. Find all of their materials HERE.
Catechism in a Year
This is a follow up since the Bible in a Year was so well received, so Fr. Mike Schmitz walks through the whole Catechism of the Catholic Church!
Theology of the Body Institute
Christopher West breaks down the Church’s teachings on chastity and God’s plan for the human body. These topics are based off of the Theology of the Body, which was a series of lectures given by Pope St. John Paul II. You can find more resources from the ToB Institute HERE.
Websites: If you are looking for some websites about different topics or just to keep up on Catholic news, these are some good sites!
Aleteia- Catholic culture and news
Catholic Answers- for questions about Church teaching
Catholic News Agency- Latest Catholic News
Catholic Saints- the most comprehensive info about Saints