Resources
We hope this curated list of links to websites and online publications is helpful to you as you continue on your journey of lifelong learning.
Websites and Online Publications
Boston College Links
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- Encore—video of presentations made at the CSTM since 2008. Searched by category, speaker, or date
- Encore Access—modules that contain video clips, content overview, and discussion questions based on CSTMCE presentations
- Encore Podcast—subscribe to our podcast service
- Mini-Courses—self guided resources on scripture and preaching (available in English and en Español)
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- Ìývideo archive of presentations since 2002
- Ìýa digital platform for faith stories
- C21 PublicationsÌýincludes the magazine C21 Resources and other publications
- Agape LatteÌývideos on faith and college life
- Episcopal Visitors
Boston College's Center for Christian-Jewish Learning
Use the left hand navigation menu to find articles, papers, and event videos.
The Boston CollegeÌýBoisi Center for Religion and American Public LifeÌý
A portal on print and multimedia resources generated by Center events.
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Use the left hand navigation menu for numerous links to web sites and articles that explore the Catholic and Jesuit dimension of the University. Ìý
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Boston College librarian Kwasi Sarkodie-Mensah has assembled a 7 step tool to evaluate an Internet site.
Official Roman Catholic Sites
Available in six languages, it is a great source for many Church documents including the documents of the Second Vatican Council, latest Vatican news, and the activities of Pope Francis.
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The USCCB’s web site has numerous resources such as theÌýNew American Bible, daily lectionary selections, key documents including theÌýCatechism of the Catholic ChurchÌýavailable online. It also has listing and links to every U.S. diocese.
The Bible
Ìýfrom the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
contains online translations of the Bible
Ìýapproved by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
José Enrique Aguilar Chiu, et al (eds). . Paulist Press (2018). Thomas D. Stegman, S.J., and Richard J. Clifford, S.J., are co-editors and contributors, and Andrew R. Davis, Angela Kim Harkins, and have contributed essays to this commentary. Consult the article that relates to the book of the Bible in which you are interested.
Resources for Religious Educators and Parish Ministers
webinar videos on topics of interest to educators and parish ministers
Ìýis a leading national magazine for Catholic school religion teachers and parish catechists.Ìý
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A Facebook discussion board
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There are many free resources, lesson plans and activities on this site.
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Focus on using technology in ministry
For Your ConsiderationÌýa blog for and by Catholic high school religion teachers and campus ministers
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A Roman Catholic document on the work of religious education
Projects, Workshops, and Resources developedÌý​byÌýJohn Roberto and LifelongFaith Associates. Provides downloads for all issues and collections of the .
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A rich resource for practical ideas and reflections on being a catechist/religion teacher sponsored by Loyola Press.
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- See especially “Joe Poprocki Catechist Webinars� and “Growing as a Catechist Webinars�
An ecumenical think-tank for transformative faith formation
General Ecumenical and Interfaith Resources
Ìýis an “independent, non-profit, media and public life initiativeâ€� with interviews that have been curated and archived according to theme. Podcasts available.
Ìýis an award winning religious news magazine on public radio hosted by Maureen Fiedler.Ìý Programs are archived on the web site. Podcasts available.
Ìýprovides resources on social justice topics. ÌýIt is produced by the editors and writers of Sojourners/Call to Renewal, an ecumenical social justice network begun in the 1970s.
Ìýoffers a global view of the work of many Christians. ÌýIt provides information and the supporting documents from its own initiatives and links to all its member churches and denominations.
Keeping Current on Catholic Matters
Magazines
a weekly Jesuit magazine described as “the national Catholic review.�
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: a lay-run magazine on the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.
: a journal published by The Institute on Religion and Public Life.
: a U.S. based, lay-owned news source about Catholic matters.
: an international Catholic news weekly.
: general interest Catholic monthly.
: “an online magazine for spiritual seekers" (young adults).
Blogs
an independent media site covering all things Catholic, edited by John L. Allen, Jr.
: an opinion blog associated with America Media.
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an online journal and blog by young Catholics.
an online destination for conversation about religion and spirituality.
: a blog about Catholic news by journalist Rocco Palma.
