One of the many difficult things about this time is being away from our spiritual home at St. Anthony Church and each other. Below are resources to help you use this time to grow in your faith and deepen your relationship with the Lord.

God's love is with us, and our unity in the the Body of Christ cannot be broken by any kind of distance. Even though we are apart, we are all in this together! 
 

COVID-19 Updates

We continuously update our COVID-19 information page with the latest news relevant to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, St. Anthony, and the Church. Please check back often for updates and information. COVID-19 info page.

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Kid's Liturgy
Join Miss Heidi in these wonderful videos for children that take kids through the Sunday readings with songs, activities, and explanations. Miss Heidi is from Christ the King Parish, here in South Bend!

Kids' Bulletin
Download this free printable for kids so they can follow along with the readings while enjoying activities like puzzles, word searches, and coloring scenes. 

Act of Spiritual Communion Coloring Project
This is the prayer for Spiritual Communion when you cannot receive Holy Communion. If you are unable to attend Mass, consider creating a beautiful piece for your family to use during Mass at home by printing this and having your kids color it. Display it when you participate in Mass from home.  

How to Setup your Home for Mass
An article about how to participate in Mass prayerfully at home, by Carolyn Pirtle, McGrath Institute for Church Life. 
 

Daily Mass Online

• Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame: 11:30am Daily
• Full Listing of Daily & Sunday Masses: TV, radio, and online

 

Act of Spiritual Communion

Spiritual Communion
Prayer for Spiritual Communion when you cannot receive Holy Communion. 

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Formed.org
Get free access through our parish account! Formed provides the very best Catholic content to help parishes, families and individuals explore their faith anywhere. Supporting thousands of movies, children’s TV & movies, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies direct to your browser, mobile, or streaming device.

Let Beauty Speak
In a world gripped by uncertainty, we need beauty, truth, and goodness more than ever! Relive the retreats that empowered thousands across the world to reclaim hope amidst crisis and cultivate the  art of being human. What began as a 3-night mission during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus is now a retreat series you can access anytime  — by yourself or with family and friends!

Hallow App
Praylists, Rosary, Angelus, Lectio Divina, Night Prayer, Meditations, Spiritual Communion, and much more. This is an opportunity to re-order our days toward God. Consider marking the time in your new daily routine with prayer. Start simple with a decade of the Rosary in the morning, the Angelus at midday, and Night Prayer before bed. The Hallow app makes it easy! 

Audio Prayers of the Rosary for each day of the week
Monday and Saturday: Joyful Mysteries; Tuesday and Friday: Sorrowful Mysteries; Thursday: Luminous Mysteries; Wednesday and Sunday: Glorious Mysteries

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Formation Resources & Events
Articles, blog posts, podcasts, event postings, and more to help you nourish faith.

Catholic Sprouts
The Catholic Sprouts Podcast has one goal: to plant one little seed of faith each and every day.  The daily five minute episodes are perfect for young listeners.

A Story for Kids with Bishop Rhoades
Watch and listen as Bishop Rhoades reads   God the Father and the Best Day Ever, by local author, Gracie Jagla.

What saint is like you? 
Take the quiz! A fun activity for kids from the folks at Tiny Saints. 

Free 3D printable coloring crafts
From local artist and St. Anthony alum, Stephen Barany.

Saints Podcast for Kids
Kid friendly stories about the lives of saints, from ShiningLightDolls.com.

The Chosen
First ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus.

Read-Aloud Revival
For families with kids of all ages at home

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for Kids
Calming video slideshow with music for kids and families. 

How Germs Spread
A great video to help kids understand how the Coronavirus spreads and the importance of washing hands.

CatholicCounselors.com Tele-Counseling 
We're all feeling a lot of anxiety and extra stress lately. If you feel like you need to talk or work out some things that are weighing on your and affecting your life, consider tele-counseling from CatholicCounselors.com. 

Keeping the Faith Amid COVID-19
Daily emails with stories and resources from Our Sunday Visitor to help keep you mentally and spiritually grounded during this time of uncertainty.

Building Family Bonds During COVID-19
From ForYourMarriage.org

Why Community is Needed Now More Than Ever
From Our Sunday Visitor, by Leonard DeLorenzo, PhD

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Ways to serve those in need

Catholic Charities, South Bend
Catholic Charities is the social service arm of the Church in our diocese. They are experiencing an unprecedented crisis with this Coronavirus pandemic. Because of widespread layoffs and related health issues, we are anticipating a great surge in requests for food, clothing, housing, transportation and other basics. To meet this urgent need here in our diocese, we are asking for your help. 

St. Vincent de Paul, St. Anthony Chapter
Donate food or items during this time of heightened need or report someone who needs help from the St. Vincent de Paul ministry. 

Make cards or write letters to residents in nursing homes
Nursing home residents cannot receive visitors at this time. Invite your kids to send some words or pictures of love and encouragement!  We have parishioners at Creekside Village: 1420 Douglas Rd, Granger, IN 46530 among others. 

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