Coronavirus Resources
This time of uncertainty has upended many good plans for faith formation, RCIA preparation, youth ministry, and parish Lenten observances - not to mention the closure of schools which has moved the education and sacramental preparation of children to the digital sphere.
However, a time of physical distancing does not inhibit our abilities to draw closer to God in prayer and to one another, whether in our homes or virtually.
First, the OEEC has issued a guidance document for matters of faith formation in these times. If you are responsible for faith formation or sacramental preparation, we recommend reviewing this document.
Additionally, the OEEC has curated an extensive amount of resource specific to different ministries and demographics which we hope are helpful in engaging the domestic Church and deepening all of our spiritual lives. Please click through the resources below, organized by demographic or use this quick links:
(Please note: some will open as separate web-pages for you to look at.)
- General Prayers
- General Resources and Reflections
- On-Line Resources for Everyone
- Catechetical Leaders and Catechists
- Catholic School Teachers
- Families
- For Parents
- For Children
- For Teens
- For RCIA Teams
- Youth Ministers
If you have any resources you would like us to consider adding, please email oeec@aohct.org!
Coronavirus-specific Prayers and Resources
Prayers:
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A Coronavirus Prayer from America Media
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Covid-19: A Prayer of Solidarity from USCCB
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COVID-19: Discerning A Path to God from the Jesuits
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"Discernment in the Cave," a digital retreat for a pandemic from the Jesuits
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Ignatian Examen for Life During COVID-19, available in 6 languages from Ignatian Solidarity Network
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A Litany for the Coronavirus from the Collegeville Institute
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Pope Francis’ Prayer To Mary in the Time of Coronavirus from Catholic News Service
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Prayer during an epidemic from Our Sunday Visitor
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Prayer in times of epidemic from Shower of Roses
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The Why and How of Making A Spiritual Communion from Our Sunday Visitor
Resources and Reflections:
- 10 Ways to Survive (and Thrive) Through Days of Quarantine from CatholicMom
- 20 Stress-Relieving Activities To Do At Home with Kids from In Honor of Design
- A Coronavirus Response Lesson from Loyola Press
- Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety from Shine
- Catholic During COVID-19 from LifeTeen
- Faith in the Time of Coronavirus from America Media
- Faith-fully Navigating Coronavirus with Your Kids, in English and in Spanish
- Helping Kids Cope with the Coronavirus Outbreak from TeachingCatholicKids.com
- In This Together: A Resource Guide for Families During Coronavirus Quarantine by the Catholic Apostolate Center
- Life under lockdown: 8 ways to handle staying at home from US Catholic
- Ministry to Children’s landing page is full of resources, prayers, Scripture, etc. specific to coronavirus
- Self-Care for Healthy Ministry Resources from the Catholic Apostolate Center
- Social Distancing: What Would Jesus Do? From One-Minute Jesuit
- Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus from the Child Mind Institute
Online Resources for Everyone
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Bayard’s “Living with Christ” provides the texts of the Sunday liturgies free of charge as an aid to worship.
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Busted Halo is a popular resource full of videos, podcasts, blogs, and other resources to help you grow in your faith.
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The Catholic Apostolate Center has prepared a Lenten Resource Center including podcasts and blogs, prayers and webinars, and more to deepen your Lent.
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Catholic Mom has a great compilation of Lent resources.
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Creighton University offers a “Praying Lent” online ministry which includes prayers, reflections, and audio retreats.
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Dynamic Catholic has collated their resources:
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Daily Lenten reflections to your inbox from Matthew Kelly
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Their daily reflection programs have been archived:
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Study guides for all of their books are available now online
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“Everyday Life” encouragement and inspiration on a variety of everyday topics
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Lifelong Catechesis from Our Sunday Visitor uses the Sunday readings to offer reflections, stories of saints, and other activities week by week.
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Liturgical Press has made the digital version of “Give Us This Day” available.
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Loyola Press’ 3-Minute Retreats are a popular resource for taking a short prayer break right at your computer. Spend some quiet time reflecting on a Scripture passage.
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Loyola Press also provides Sunday Connections to unpack the Sunday Scripture.
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Magnificat is now offering complimentary access to its online edition, as well as iOS and Android apps throughout May. This is available in both English and Spanish.
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McGrath Institute is offering a free e-book on how to pray night prayer during Lent.
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“Quarantined Catholic Hub” from the Saint Paul Center: includes all studies by Scott Hahn, video series, Sunday Bible reflections, “The Road to Emmaus: podcast, and other downloadable resources for deepening your faith
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The USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) offers the following prayer-deepening resources:
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A Lent 2020 calendar with daily reflections/actions
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The Word Among Us, with the help of the USCCB, is providing complimentary access to the daily Mass readings and their entire website to help people pray from home
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Word on Fire offers Lenten Gospel Reflections with Bishop Robert Barron, available in English and en Español Catechists and Catechetical Leaders
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*New* Catholic Relief Services (CRS) offers a wealth of resources including a virtual Stations of the Cross, Lenten Recipes, learning modules and Lenten faith practices. You can send in your Rice Bowl donations via this page as well.
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