Home Study Resources

Resources to use and support learning with young students

• Wanderlight, A pilgrim's adventure https://store.loyolapress.com/digital/wanderlight: Wanderlight is an immersive digital game to learn and deepen the practice of children's Catholic faith, ages 5-12. Available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loyolapress.wanderlight&pli=1 & the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wanderlight/id1524809529

• FRIENDLY DEFENDERS: Catholic Flash Cards, ages 6-12: https://ascensionpress.com/products/friendly-defenders-catholic-flash-cards  These cards help kids learn answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about God, Jesus, the Bible, the Catholic Church, the afterlife, and more.The fifty cards offer short, pithy answers to common questions people raise about the Catholic Faith. Each card includes an inspirational verse and a list of relevant Bible verses and Catechism sections.

• TheCatholicKid: Sacrament Memory Match: https://www.thecatholickid.com/catholic-sacrament-memory-matching-game-online-cnt-mls-page/

• FORMED: audio books, books, movies, book clubs and much more!  https://watch.formed.org//browse

Sign-up as part of OLV Parish:

1. Click on SIGN-UP Button on home page.

2. Click on "I belong to a Parish Organization" on "How would you like" to sign-up prompt.

3. Enter "Our Lady of Victory 820 Westerly Parkway State College PA" when prompted for Parish or Organization. 

• Brother Francis: https://brotherfrancis.com/  Brother Francis, an engaging animated series for young children, delivers the truths of our Catholic faith through songs, stories and lessons.

• Catholic Brain: Learn it, Love it, Live it  https://www.catholicbrain.com/ 

• Lacy the Catholic Icing  Lady: Catholic crafts and activities for the whole family, but mainly geared towards younger children: https://www.catholicicing.com/  

• Create a small home altar; a place for your family prayer items.  Here is a link to more information about this idea: https://www.catholicicing.com/how-to-set-up-a-home-altar-catholic-home-altar-ideas/

• Holy Heroes Mass Prep FREE online activities to help your kids prepare for mass: https://holyheroes.com/pages/sunday-mass-prep

• Teaching Catholic Kids has a number of Lent and Easter themed activities and lessons: Teaching Catholic Kids at Lent & Easter

•  Lent and Easter Resources for primary grades: https://www.reallifeathome.com/  

•  Look to Him and be Radiant: A variety of level content, prayers, activities, etc. https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/

• Saints Alive Podcast: Listen to the stories of ordinary people who allowed God's love to transform them into superheros! Coloring pages are available to go with stories.  https://www.saintsalivepodcast.com/

Resources to use and support learning with older students

• FORMED: audio books, books, movies, book clubs and much more!  https://watch.formed.org//browse

Sign-up as part of OLV Parish:

• • Click on SIGN-UP Button on home page.

  • Click on "I belong to a Parish Organization" on "How would you like" to sign-up prompt.

  • Enter "Our Lady of Victory 820 Westerly Parkway State College PA" when prompted for Parish or Organization. 

• HALLOW for the whole family: Faith at your Fingertips! #1 Catholic App! https://hallow.com/ Download this app to your iPhone and access: saint of the day, daily mass readings, Sunday homilies w/Fr.Mike Schmitz, rosary novenas, morning psalms, night & bedtime prayers, daily reflections and MUCH more!

• BIBLE IN A YEAR: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration Each FREE 20-25 minute episode includes:

• two to three scripture readings 

• a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz

• and guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word.

CATECHISM IN A YEAR: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/catechisminayear Download the FREE App and spend 15-20 min each day learning more about your faith.

• • Read a bit of the Catechism of the Catholic Church along with Fr. Mike Schmitz each day.

  • Listen to his reflection and explanation of what whas read.

  • Think about how it applies to your life.

• SAINT OF THE DAY (a new Saint every day with a bio and a 1-2 minute audio biography): https://www.franciscanmedia.org/source/saint-of-the-day/

• WORD ON FIRE contains numerous resources from the work of Bishop Robert Barron: https://www.wordonfire.org

• ASCENSION PRESENTS (engaging and short videos on a variety of topics from simple to complex—geared toward older students and adults, but many topics are great for all ages):  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVdGX3N-WIJ5nUvklBTNhAw

• ASCENSION PRESENTS APP: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/ascension-app Download this app to your Apple iPhone or Android Device to gain access to full text versions of The Venture Bible, Catechism & Podcasts.

• 3 MINUTE APOLOGETICS (short animated instructional videos on a ton of Catholic teachings):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpJt3ZrpkEo&list=PLIcePO_eJb2_EElTdFm1PFLNkH17EQcV-

• CHASTITY PROJECT (high school): https://www.youtube.com/c/Chastityproject

• DAILY MASS READINGS:  http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings-audio.cfm