Resources
From daily reads to planned journeys, discover a library designed to fulfill a diocesan community.
Baptism
Parental Duties To Their Baptized Children
In an article written by Father Michael Van Sloun for The Catholic Spirit, he provides a guide for parents to raise their children in Catholic Faith. Sloun states “To raise… Read More
Young People Today
Parents' Prayer For Their Children
O God the Father of mankind, who hast given unto me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them… Read More
Young People Today
Why Do Catholics Baptize Infants?
Why Do Catholics Baptize Infants? In a video, Fr. John Kerns explains the significance and practice of infant baptism in the Catholic Church.
Religion in Society
Social Media Fact Sheet
In a recent study, The Pew Research Center found that “Today around seven-in-ten Americans use social media to connect with one another…” This number has quickly trended upwards, in 2005… Read More
Religion in Society
The Religious Typology
Across America the religious landscape is divided into hundreds of identities or affiliations, evolving vastly from the hard drawn lines of religious denominations. A recent study conducted by The Pew… Read More
Great Reads
Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?
In this article from the Atlantic, Jean Twenge, author of the book iGen, discusses the implications of youth growing up in a generation that is obsessed with iPhones and iPads.… Read More
Young People Today
Video Catechism For Teens
The video Catechism produced by the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston West Virginia and Outside Da Box Productions is an excellent series of short videos on the Catechism of the Catholic Church… Read More
Religion in Society
Pope Francis On Social Media
During World Day of Social Communications Pope Francis met with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, during which the Pope proclaimed “text messages, and social networks are a gift from God”.… Read More
Young People Today
Importance Of Listening To Youth
At the General Assembly in June of 2018 His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States addressed leaders, ministers, and Clergy with a poignant message which he… Read More
Young People Today
Dealing with the Death of a Young Person
In this article, written by Mitchell Fraas and Robert J. McCarty, provides a guide for leaders in the wake of loss and unexpected crisis. This includes information about planning, memorials,… Read More
Reflections
Amid Chaos, Hope
An anniversary passes this week that will likely be lost in the news of hurricanes and presidential tweets. With the start of school, open houses, meetings with teachers, and homework, today… Read More