Families Growing in Faith

Family is where faith is first experienced, handed down, and lived. We invite you to look here for a variety of content, experiences, and activities for youth teens, and adults to grow in faith.

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Calendar Highlights

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord ~ January 13
As we close out the season of Christmas, we're invited to reflect on our own Baptism. Click on the image to learn more about the Baptism of Jesus. A voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."     - Matthew 3:17




 

9 Days for Life Novena begins Monday, January 14!
Get the novena by email, text message, or a free mobile app.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25
"Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue" 
At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for their unity. 


The March for Life in Washington, D.C., began as a small demonstration and rapidly grew to be the largest pro-life event in the world. The peaceful demonstration that has followed on this somber anniversary every year since 1973 is a witness to the truth concerning the greatest human rights violation of our time, legalized abortion on demand. To learn more, click on the logo.

World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide encounter with the Pope which is typically celebrated every three years in a different country. The most recent WYD was celebrated in Krakow, Poland, July 26-31, 2016 and the next World Youth Day will be held in Panama City, Panama, January 22-27, 2019. Click on the logo for more details.

WYD is open to all young people who want to take part in a festive encounter with their contemporaries centered on Jesus Christ. This event is an opportunity to experience in first person the universality of the Church; to share with the whole world the hope of many young people who want to commit themselves to Christ and others. World Youth Day is a unique way to deepen your faith and grow closer to Christ, by means of prayer and the sacraments, together with thousands of other young people who share your interests and ambitions.

Catholic News

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Connecting Catholics to church, faith and the common good with independent news, analysis and spiritual reflection


 

Social Issues

The official international Catholic relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies and serving Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.


Catholic Charities, Diocese of Youngstown extends the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to those who are poor, vulnerable, and without hope. Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives.






The Diocese of Youngstown's Department for Social Concerns overseas the Annual Bishop’s Appeal, a diocesan wide initiative taking place during the season of Lent, that calls the entire Church Family to minister to all those seeking assistance. Your gifts of time, talent and treasure allow us to extend the ministry of Jesus Christ each and every day.

Prayer

A Blessing of Homes for Epiphany
The three wise men, Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar followed the star of God's Son who became man two thousand and eight years ago (write 20 + CMB + 19 over the door with chalk). Bless, O Lord, this household and family, and allow all of us who live here to find in it a shelter of peace and health. Make our house a haven for us all and a place of warmth and caring. May all who come and go through here know that Christ both dwells and enters here. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. From the front door, the family may process through the house, blessing each room with water (an evergreen sprig may be used). Singing verses of "We Three Kings" may be added to make the procession through the house more festive.