Useful Resources

FORMED

This is your gateway to the best Cahtolic videoes, books, and audio books available! You can move freely and easily between topics and internet devices wherever you are and whenever you'res ready. You can work through the resources at your own pace and according to your interests. More information here...

Parish Library

If you enter the main doors of the church, the library is in a room off to the left. The shelves are labeled to help you find books for particular topics. To borrow a book, simply write your name on the book card that you'll find in the back of the book and put the card in the metal box you'll see on the shelf. When you're finished you can leave the book in the basket on the small table; we'll take care of re-shelving it for you.

A selection of audio and visual tapes as well as some additional display books are available in the lobby area of the church. Tell me more.

Lighthouse Catholic Media Audio CDs

Just inside the main doors of the Church you'll see a wall display with about a dozen different audio CDs on a variety of topics - everything from stories of conversion to the power of forgiveness to marriage support. The selection of available CDs changes, so check it regularly. If you would like to help offset the cost of these fabulous CDs, there is a donation box attached to the display; suggested donation is $3. Lighthouse Catholic Media's Website has additional materials.

Also, go to FORMED for free CDs...

Tech Resources

• CatholicApps.com (reviews Catholic apps)
• Laudate App (from your app store)
• Apps from the Vatican
• Honor Your Inner Monk app from St. Meinrad Archabby
• In addition, FORMED has free audios, eBooks, movies and videos.

The Bible

• Link to the New American Bible or the Revised Standard Version
• Today's readings
• Check out our parish programs, too!
• The "Books/CDs/etc." resources listed below have tons of scripture-related items
• Just about anything by Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, or Stephen K. Ray

For Fun

• DecentFilms.com (movie reviews)
• Catholic News Service (movie reviews)
• Catholic Cuisine (meal and dessert ideas for celebrating feast days and holy days throughout the liturgical year)
• Grace Before Meals (This "movement" is all about bringing families together in the kitchen and around the dinner table. The host is your average black belt / breakdancing choreographer / award-winning chef / priest, Fr. Leo Patalinghug.)

Books, CDs, MP3s, and/or Gifts

• Good Shepherd Store at Colerain and Banning (map), 741.7400
• Dynamic Catholic (Lots of resources only cost S&H; also have daily inspirations)
• Lighthouse Catholic Media (See the full collection of resources; our in-house display can't house them all! MP3 downloads available, as are subscriptions.)
• FORMED has free eBooks, audio recordings, and videoes. They are the parish's gift to you!

News Media

• Sacred Heart Radio (local Catholic radio)
• The Catholic Beat (local Catholic reporting)
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network) (programming details for Catholic TV and radio; also has a wealth of articles on the Faith)
• Catholic News Service

Apologetics / Catholic Beliefts

Apologetics refers to the sincere study of the faith so that one is full prepared to explain and defend our beliefs to those who question it. Going to official Church documents at the Vatican website is often a good place to start.

• Catholics United for Faith (apologetics website)
• Catholic Answers (apologetics website)
• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• The Catholic Encyclopedia
• Just about anything done by Scott Hahn, Jeff Cavins, Patrick Madrid, Karl Keating
• FORMED has terrific, free resources!

Local Retreat Opportunities

• Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati
• Presentation Ministries
• Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center

Other

• MassTimes.org (Find sacrament times by zip code while you are traveling)
• Archdiocese of Cincinnati (learn what's happening at the archdiocesan level)
• US Conference of Catholic Bishops (learn what's happening at the national level; access statements from the Bishops as well as learn about Catholicism)
• The Vatican (learn what's happening at the global level; access documents written by the popes or the councils)
• Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio

Be sure to check out the Grow menu for small groups and studies that enhance your knowledge of and connection to the Faith.

Not sure what you're looking for? Or just not sure where to start? Feel free to contact our staff for guidance and suggestions.