We're really excited to announce that, in conjunction with a grant provided through the Diocese of Trenton, we can now offer Visitation Parish-based access to the Augustine Institute’s FORMED digital library!
Parishes that subscribe to FORMED (a program said by some to be Netflix for Catholics) are able to share login information with all the people living within their parish boundaries: regular parishioners, neighbors and visitors. The access that FORMED offers – movies, ebooks, audio presentations/podcasts and even weekly liturgical helps – will provide materials for sacramental preparation, youth and young adult ministry, RCIA, CCD and other catechetical programs. This material can be used both here on the church grounds (thanks to the recently installed Internet connection) or from the comfort of home. It’s a great resource both for the most committed Catholic and for the person just looking to learn more about the faith.
TO ACCESS THE MATERIALS ON FORMED: We are preparing a full parish rollout for Easter but, as a member of our online eCommunity, you get to use it right away!
To begin your access, click the following button:
(if the button didn't work for you, go to www.formed.org, click on the REGISTER button and enter our parish code V8KNDV). Enter your e-mail address on the registration screen and you're good to go!
Now, what are some places to start? Here are some suggestions (the links will get you to the topic page, but you'll need to sign up to actually see them):
Liturgy: Opening the Word (https://formed.org/course/581280d490e3652419f412ff) - a great way to prepare for Sunday Mass - a short reflection (8-10 minutes) you can listen to before leaving for Church!
Movie: Mary of Nazareth (https://formed.org/movies/56c4f0b00ad372740930a67e) - an epic motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus.
Catholic Answers Video: Why God Still Matters (https://formed.org/movies/58b9c236f97abb9410ff0c79) - apologist Karlo Broussard responds to the common arguments atheists use, providing gentle and loving answers you can use when discussing God to someone who doesn't believe.
Audio: Our Lady of Fatima (https://formed.org/talks/582f33de294f639c0e6c5672) - as we approach the 100th anniversary of this world-famous apparition, listen to this short account of the three young shepherds who encountered our Blessed Mother.
eBook(Kindle & ePub formats): The Catholic Family Handbook (https://formed.org/books/582ccf95294f639c0e6c5656) - Using Scripture and Church teachings in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, Fr. Lawrence Lovasik helps you understand the proper role of the Catholic father and mother and the blessings of family.
And so much more! As part of our regular eCommunity offerings we will provide entertaining and educational links to FORMED resources that can help you and your loved ones learn more about their Catholic faith and draw closer to Christ.
Now, what are some places to start? Here are some suggestions (the links will get you to the topic page, but you'll need to sign up to actually see them):
Liturgy: Opening the Word (https://formed.org/course/581280d490e3652419f412ff) - a great way to prepare for Sunday Mass - a short reflection (8-10 minutes) you can listen to before leaving for Church!
Movie: Mary of Nazareth (https://formed.org/movies/56c4f0b00ad372740930a67e) - an epic motion picture on the life of Mary, mother of Christ, from her childhood through the Resurrection of Jesus.
Catholic Answers Video: Why God Still Matters (https://formed.org/movies/58b9c236f97abb9410ff0c79) - apologist Karlo Broussard responds to the common arguments atheists use, providing gentle and loving answers you can use when discussing God to someone who doesn't believe.
Audio: Our Lady of Fatima (https://formed.org/talks/582f33de294f639c0e6c5672) - as we approach the 100th anniversary of this world-famous apparition, listen to this short account of the three young shepherds who encountered our Blessed Mother.
eBook(Kindle & ePub formats): The Catholic Family Handbook (https://formed.org/books/582ccf95294f639c0e6c5656) - Using Scripture and Church teachings in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, Fr. Lawrence Lovasik helps you understand the proper role of the Catholic father and mother and the blessings of family.
And so much more! As part of our regular eCommunity offerings we will provide entertaining and educational links to FORMED resources that can help you and your loved ones learn more about their Catholic faith and draw closer to Christ.
FORMED is so amazing, I can’t stop watching it and I can’t get enough of it. I’m getting all kinds of friends and family signing in, even my Protestant friends. Constantly looking things up and finding answers, I am so in love with my Catholic faith because of what I see on FORMED!
Do you like these weekly eCommunity mailings and think that family members or friends could benefit? Invite them either by having them text VisitationBrick to 84576 on their smartphone or by signing up on our parish website at http://visitationrcchurch.org/ - we'd love to have them join us!