Are you looking to deepen your understanding of Catholicism and grow spiritually? Our curated list of resources offers a variety of materials for Catholics eager to explore and expand their faith. These resources provide valuable guidance and inspiration for all ages and stages of faith. Dive into teachings, reflections, and practical tools designed to enrich your knowledge and connection to Catholic traditions and beliefs.
Explore the list below to find the perfect resources to support and nurture your faith journey. Use filter to sort offerings. Click on title of each resource to learn more about it.
Word on Fire
Website
Paid
Bible Study Leaders
Cost: Paid Online bookstore to purchase items for use
How to Find: wordonfire.org
Intended Audience: Bible Study Leaders - Adults, bible study leaders
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron. It provides for purchase bible studies, movies, and books on many Catholic topics.
Amen
App
Free
Families
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search for Amen Augustine Institute
Intended Audience: Families - Entire families. Special section available for kids but all contact can be shared with the entire family
Like Hallow, Amen App is based primarily in audio format, so you can pray/meditate with your eyes closed. This includes audio meditations and bedtime stories read to you in a soothing delivery by a trained voice actor on a variety of topics with a selection of background music or sound effect options.
Formed
Website
Paid
Catholics
Cost: Paid $9.99/month or $100/year; 5 day trial available; Note that some parishes have subscription that allow parishioner to join
How to Find: www.formed.org
Intended Audience: Catholics - Family Friendly, Youth, Individuals and Parishes
FORMED brings beautiful and faithful Catholic content to parishes, families, and individuals. There is something for everyone here: award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kids' programming, including bible studies for adults and children. Led by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press, and in collaboration with over 100 content providers.
Formed
App
Paid
Catholics
Cost: Paid $9.99/month or $100/year; 5 day trial available; Note that some parishes have subscription that allow parishioner to join
How to Find: Search for Formed
Intended Audience: Catholics - Family Friendly, Youth, Individuals and Parishes
FORMED brings beautiful and faithful Catholic content to parishes, families, and individuals. There is something for everyone here: award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kids' programming. Led by the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press, and in collaboration with over 100 content providers, Movies, eBooks, Audio Dramas, Bible Studies for adults and kids.
Relevant Radio Catholic Rosary
App
Free
Families
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search for Relevant Radio Catholic Rosary
Intended Audience: Families - Family rich content
Listen to a rich resource with this Catholic Radio App. Daily Readings, latest news in the Church. Live Talk Radio, Devotional Prayer Experiences, Family Rosary, Daily Mass and other Devotions, articles about Family Life and Spiritual Life. You can selectively download what you wish. Audio version of Gospel readings available.
Catholics Come Home
App
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free Free, donations accepted on website
How to Find: catholicscomehome.org
Intended Audience: Catholics - Anyone interested in discovering the history, beauty and spirituality of the Catholic Church.
Dedicated to telling stories of people reconnecting to the Church, includes video stories and other resources.
Ascension Press
Website
Free
Families
Cost: Free Many free, others require purchase or subscription
How to Find: ascensionpress.com/
Intended Audience: Families - All ages
Ascension Press is the Faith Formation Leader, providng access to the latest videos and best selling books. Step by step Sacramental preparation and religious education materials are also available. Additionally The Bible in a Year podcast and other popular podcast can be found at this site.
Tim Gray & Fr. John Riccardo on the Kerygma
Video
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n91aj2Ehigk
Intended Audience: Catholics - Everyone interested in learning more about surrendering your life to Jesus
Augustine Institute President Tim Gray talks with Fr. John Riccardo about the Gospel. These two Catholic evangelizers discuss the story of the "Christ event," breaking it into small bite size pieces that clearly focus on the Good News of Jesus Christ.
St. Irenaeus Ministries
Video
Free
Adults
Cost: Free
How to Find: https://siministries.org/category/video/
Intended Audience: Adults - Adults interested in Bible study, evangelization, discipleship, prayer, sacraments, church history
Over 30 videos, mostly by the Irenaeus Center's director, Ted Janiszewski, offer instructive and entertaining talks regarding Catholic evangelization, catechesis, and apologetics. These include many references to the writings of the Church Fathers and in the fullness of the Church's historical and biblical truth.
The Catholic Thing
Email
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: https://www.thecatholicthing.org/subscribe/
Intended Audience: Catholics - For those who value critical thinking and reading about what matters to Catholics
Daily emails provide original articles with faithful Catholic commentary on current events in the Church and the wider society to help the reader make sense of the issues Catholics face everyday. Audio and text provided in each email.
The Catholic Thing
Website
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: www.thecatholicthing.org
Intended Audience: Catholics - For those who value critical thinking and reading about what matters to Catholics
The website provides links to commentary on current events, news items and a "Notable" section, all to help readers make sense of the issues facing Catholics everyday. Text and audio is provided for most material.
The Catholic Thing
App
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search for THE CATHOLIC THING
Intended Audience: Catholics - For those who value critical thinking and reading about what matters to Catholics
Intelligent Catholic Commentary on current events in the Church and the wider society. Editor-in-chief, Robert Royal, helps users make sense of the issues faced by Catholics everyday by providing articles written by many different authors which can be read or listened to or both at the same time. Additionally, links are provided to access podcast of Church news and "The Vatican Thing."
Renewal Ministries
Email
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Go to www.renewalministries.net and then click on JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST.
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics and all believers In Christ who desire to know and grow in the personal love of God through Jesus Christ
Renewal Ministries weekly update emails fostersrenewal in the Catholic Church and personal encouragement through the power of the Holy Spirit for the salvation of souls by evangeliztion and catechesis. The emails provide helpful exhortation and encourgement to proclaim the Savior, Jesus who is Lord.
Renewal Ministries
Website
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: www.renewalministries.net
Intended Audience: Catholics - Everyone who desires to know and grow in the personal love of God through Jesus Christ
The website includes many videos, audio recordings, articles and weekly messages to foster renewal in the lives of believers. Contributers include Sr. Ann Shields's "Food for the Journey", Peter Herbeck's "Fire on the Earth", Ralph Martin's "Right Now", and Pete Burak's "The Hour" and "Spirit-Filled Leadership" along with many other contributors.
Renewal Ministries
Video
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search Renewal Ministries "The Choices We Face"or Weekly Messages Peter Herbeck or Weekly Messages Ralph Martin
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics and all believers In Christ who desire to know and grow in the personal love of God through Jesus Christ
The Choices We Face videos feature interviews and stories of faith which include personal conversions, renewal and service to the Church's mission. Designed for personal renewal in the Holy Spirit and recommitment to proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior. The weekly message videos by Peter Herbeck and Ralph Martin feature current topics in light of the Church's mission to evangelize and catechize.
Divine Office
App
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search for DIVINE OFFICE
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics and all believers in Christ
Sanctify the hours of the day by praying the Church's official public prayer outside of Mass, called the Liturgy of the Hours or the Divine Office. Text and audio of each of the day's 7 prayer times available. This ancient and meditative practice contains psalms, canticles, hymns and prayers with the foundation of Sacred Scripture.
Divine Office
Website
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: divineoffice.org
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholic Adults, Young Adults, and All Believers in Christ
Sanctify the hours of the day by praying the Church's official public prayer outside of Mass, called the Liturgy of the Hours or the Divine Office. Text and audio available of each of the day's 7 prayers. This ancient and meditative practice contains psalms, canticles, hymns and prayers with the foundation of Sacred Scripture.
The Rescue Project, Acts XXIX, Mobilizing For Mission
Video
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search for "Rescue Project"
Intended Audience: Catholics - Those desiring to deepen faith in Jesus; Good for lay leaders and clergy
Fr. John Riccardo creatively retells the story of salvation - creation, the fall, God's rescue remedy, our response and the mission to evangelize and catechize. A powerful resource to renew faith, hope and love focusing on the person of Jesus Christ. (9 videos averaging 43 min)
Newman Ministry
Website
Free
Families
Cost: Free
How to Find: https://www.newmanministry.com/
Intended Audience: Families - Teens and Parents
Connects soon-to-be and current college students with Catholic campus ministers. Students and campus ministers can chat amongst their groups or direct msessages to other members.
The Word Among Us
Website
Paid
Adults
Cost: Paid $11.95/years: free 2 week trial available
How to Find: https://wau.org/
Intended Audience: Adults -
Daily Mass readings and daily meditation, read or listen to or both. Additional articles to grow and encourage your faith. Mailed printed periodical available for subscription.
The Word Among Us
App
Paid
Adults
Cost: Paid $1.99/month
How to Find: Seach for The Word Among Us
Intended Audience: Adults -
Daily Mass readings and daily meditation, read or listen to or both. Additional articles to grow and encourage your faith.
The Message
Radio
Paid
Teens
Cost: Paid Subscription Plans start at $8/month
How to Find: Sirius/XM Channel 65
Intended Audience: Teens - Teens and up
Pop and rock music with a higher purpose. Contemporary Christian music delivered by compassionate hosts to encourage you and your family on your faith journey.
The Station of the Cross
Radio
Free
Teens
Cost: Free
How to Find: 1460 AM, 92.9 FM & 99.3 FM (in the Rochester NY area)
Intended Audience: Teens - Teens and up
Solid Catholic Talk: Live call-in shows,daily mass & devotions, informative Catholic teachings, and news coverage from a Catholic perspective
The Catholic Channel
Radio
Paid
Teens
Cost: Paid Subscription Plans start at $8/month
How to Find: Sirius/XM Channel 129
Intended Audience: Teens - Teens and up
Engaging and Relevant Talk for Saints and Sinners: Catholic lifestyle radio with modern talk shows and educational programming as well as daily mass from St. Patrick's Cathedral in NYC.
God in all Things
Website
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: On the web: https://godinallthings.com
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics who want to expand their prayer lives
Resources for prayer, audio meditations, email retreats. An introduction to Ignatian spirituality, this guide will offer you a process and framework for discerning a particular decision using the approaches and prayer methods in the Ignatian tradition.
Dynamic Catholic
Email
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: On the web: https://www.dynamiccatholic.com
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics looking for spiritual nourishment
Daily email with short, thought-provoking quotes that open your heart and mind and help you focus on what matters most. Resources for growing in faith from Matthew Kelly and other leading Catholic authors of our time.
Dynamic Catholic
Website
Free
Families
Cost: Free
How to Find: On the web: https://www.dynamiccatholic.com
Intended Audience: Families - Content for children and adults
With the mission to re-en-energize the Catholic Church in America, Matthew Kelly and team have developed world-class resources that inspire people to rediscover the genius of Catholicism. Many resources for people of all ages including children. Video, audio, and text. Also can shop for a variety of resources and requests daily emails.
The Bible in a Year
Podcast
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search The Bible in a Year Fr. Mike Schmitz
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics who want an introduction to the Bible
Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. This plan takes you through the entire Bible with two readings each day: one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. It includes 314 days of readings, allowing for one catch-up day each week.
The Bible in a Year
Video
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search The Bible in a Year Fr. Mike Schmitz
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics who want an introduction to the Bible
Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. This plan takes you through the entire Bible with two readings each day: one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament. It includes 314 days of readings, allowing for one catch-up day each week.
Pray as you go
Website
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: On the web: https://pray-as-you-go.org
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics looking for a prayerful space in their day
A reading of one of the day's scripture readings with a guided meditation, other prayers (Examen, Stations of the Cross, Lectio Divina, prayers for children), music
Pray as you go
App
Free
Catholics
Cost: Free
How to Find: Search Pray as You Go
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics looking for a prayerful space in their day
A daily meditation, other prayers (Examen, Stations of the Cross, Lectio Divina, prayers for children), music
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Website
Free
Adults
Cost: Free
How to Find: https://www.usccb.org
Intended Audience: Adults -
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of bishops who jointly exercise pastoral functions. On behalf of the Christian faithful, the USCCB offers videos, podcasts, prayer & worship guides, Bible studies, discipleship info and much more.
Hallow
App
Paid
Families
Cost: Paid 69.99/yr
How to Find: Download at your App store
Intended Audience: Families - Entire families. Special section available for kids but all contact can be shared with the entire family
Hallow offers audio-guided meditation to develop our spiritual lives and find peace in God. This serene app is all about you and your soul entering a blissful, meditative audio environment to help you pray. Slide into a meaningful dialogue with God so you can nurture your relationship with Him. Listen to peaceful, calming audio to stir your soul in a variety of genres. Experience prayerful meditation like you may never have experienced before.
Laudate
App
Paid
Catholics
Cost: Paid
How to Find: Search for Laudate
Intended Audience: Catholics - Catholics looking for Daily Mass Readings, Liturgy of Hours, New American Bible, interactive Rosary and more. Multiple podcasts
Get your daily inspiration with this free version of Hallow app. Daily Readings, the Rosary, Liturgy of Hours, examination of conscience,Code of Canon Law and papal encyclicals. Available in 14 languages
Catholic Answers
Website
Paid
Adults
Cost: Paid
How to Find: catholic.com
Intended Audience: Adults -
Catholic Answers is a media ministry that serves Christ by explaining and defending the Catholic faith. It helps Catholics grow in their faith,brings former Catholics home and lead non-Catholics into the fullness of truth. Search on topics and ask questions about the faith.
Catholic Answers Live
App
Paid
Catholics
Cost: Paid Yes
How to Find: Search for Catholic Answers Live
Intended Audience: Catholics - Young adults, adults. Family rich content
Explains and defends what the Catholic Church really teaches with apologetics and evangelization podcasts; Live and archived shows, search on guests and topics.