Good Catholic Web Sites 

“OFFICIAL” SITES: 

www.usccb.org  - the United States Catholic Bishops’ web site

www.vatican.va - The official Vatican site

www.catholicnews.com - Catholic News Service – the latest current news and events

PUBLISHER SITES THAT DO MORE THAN JUST SELL BOOKS
(does not include text-user only password-protected sites)

http://www.mhschool.com/benziger - Benziger - site accompanies Christ Jesus the Way text: chapter activities & prayers for students, family connection and resources, resources and catechist formation (English & Spanish) 

http://your.harcourtreligion.com - Harcourt – site accompanies Faith First text: activities, games for K-8, resources for DRE’s, parents (English & Spanish), and catechists 

http://www.spiritandsong.com  - OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) - site offers latest releases by favorite Catholic artists, plus online radio, prayers, event listings and more. Great resource for youth music. 

http://www.osv.com - Our Sunday Visitor – online magazine with many resources for catechesis 

http://www.pflaum.com - click on Family Pages links for PS-8, and Entire Family for resources. Signup for free password is necessary. 

http://www.faithfirst.com - RCL (Resources for Christian Living) – site accompanies Faith First texts: stories, games and activities for K-8, resources for DRE’s, parents, and catechists 

http://www.webelieveweb.com - Sadlier – site accompanies We Believe text: text-related online student activities & games for K-6, resources and background reflections for catechists, family reflection: “This Week’s Liturgy” 

http://www.cyberfaith.com -  Sadlier’s faith formation site – great resources and links for spirituality, liturgy& evangelization 

http://www.blestarewe.com - Silver Burdett Ginn Religion – site accompanies Blest Are We text: activities and faith formation for Grades 1-8; resources, formation for catechists, parents and all pastoral leaders.

OTHER GOOD CATHOLIC RESOURCES ON THE WEB 

http://www.americancatholic.org - American Catholic.org - from St. Anthony Messenger Press: resources, articles, seasonal activities, and more  

http://www.intratext.com/X/ENG0015.HTM - Catechism of the Catholic Church – searchable

http://www.catechistsonline.com - Catechists On Line – site by master catechist and author Dr. Joseph White (with Anna White) – resources, current issues, idea exchange, and more great stuff for catechists 

http://www.catholiccatechist.org - free printable resources, message board for sharing – members only area available with more 

http://www.intratext.com/X/ENG0159.htm - General Directory for Catechesis – searchable

http://www.sijcomputers.com/cruzblanca/hermanoleon - Hermanoleon Clip Art - free, downloadable clipart for the liturgical year, sacraments, etc. texts are in Spanish – the art needs no translation! 

http://illinoisearlylearning.org/tips.htm - Illinois Early Learning Project Tip Sheets – for preschool, K – those on social-emotional development and family are good for catechetical sessions 

http://www.ipj-ppj.org/index.html - Institute for Peace and Justice – formation and resources for Catholic social justice teaching 

http://www.lectionary.com/Readings -  Readings for Mass – by year and date

http://www.homefaith.com  - family spirituality site with practical hints, articles and activities. 

http://www.religionteachersjournal.org - Religion Teachers Journal – site to support the magazine: contains articles, lectionary resource, prayers, a sharing area etc. 

http://www.osv.com/teachingcatholicyouth - Teaching Catholic Youth from Our Sunday Visitor: resources for  teachers, catechists and parents  

http://www.zenit.org/english - Zenit - a news service from Switzerland specializing in news about Rome and the Church around the world – subscribe to newsletter for daily updates 

This list compiled by the Religious Education Office, Diocese of Joliet.                                       10/26/04