Resources for Family of Faith Formation
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Sundays while quarantined
Remembering to honor the Sabbath is not a chore, but rather a gift from God. When we Sabbath, we REST from our labors so we can better CELEBRATE what God has done for us. We take time each Sunday to reconnect with God and each other (most especially by renewing our covenant with God in Mass). In times like this, where we cannot celebrate the Eucharist in person, we can pray in other ways to keep the Lord's Day.
CELEBRATE:
Watch Mass Live as a Family on Sundays. HERE are some tips.
Reflect on the Sunday Scriptures as a family:
For Teens: The Summit Resource
For Kids: 52 Sundays Guide
Unite with Catholics throughout the world in the unceasing Liturgical Prayer of the Church with Keep the Lord's Day.
REST:
Take time to rest from our labors. Play some board games or some four-square, go on a walk, take a nap, go through a photo album, or cook grandma's cookie recipe. Disconnect from screens and engage with your spouse and children. -
Contact Us
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Alexis Minaaminasfsherwood.orgFaith Formation Coordinator
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FREE CATHOLIC VIDEOS
FORMED is offering their amazing collection of Catholic videos FREE for 40 days for parishioners within the Archdiocese of Portland. Think Netflix for Catholics! There are videos for children, adults and both! Learn more about your faith on your own or as a family. Click on THIS LINK to sign up.
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Catholic Culture for the month
Maybe you'd like to start, or continue, living the liturgical year at your home (your Domestic Church). This website gives you an overview of the month -- prayer focuses, Saints who are celebrated each day, liturgical focuses, an activity for the month, etc. Click on THIS LINK.
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Hands-on activities
Do you want to try your hand at Catholic arts and crafts, maybe to supplement the liturgical year? Look no further. Check out this LINK for a plethora of ideas!
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How to pray as a family
Leading prayer for your family can be difficult and it's easy to get discouraged. DON'T GIVE UP..
Prepare the Sacred Space:- Set a time to pray each day
- Pick a place to pray
- Make a simple altar with a crucifix, cross, candle, icon, etc.
- Turn off the screens and the lights
- Tell the family you are making a habit to pray together asking for the Lord’s mercy and for all those suffering in this difficult time.
Daily Prayer Routine:- Start by lighting a candle
- Make the Sign of the Cross
- Pray the Our Father
- Read Psalm 91 or the Psalm from daily Mass
- Take a moment of silence (1-3 min) to listen to the Lord *This will be hard a first, but keep practicing.
- Share some Intercessions (Family, Friends, Needs, our World) - ending with “We pray to the Lord”.
- Pray the Archdiocese of Portland Pandemic Prayer
- Close with a Hail Mary, the Sign of the Cross and blow out the candle. Keep it short and simple, but repeat it daily.
MORE ON FAMILY PRAYER HERE- Family Stations of the Cross:
- Family Rosary