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the words of St. Guido M. Conforti to "Make of the World One Family!" 
High School Musical Cast Performs 'We're All In This Together' - The Disney Family Singalong
High School Musical Cast Performs
'We're All In This Together'

Resources as we pray, comfort, console, shelter and keep each other safe in this difficult time. 

Full Fact fights bad information. And always "Fact Check."
COVID-19 FACTS Statistics and Research
Myth busters
CAMHS Resources
"The Mighty" health topics
Catholic Mental Health Project
#Coronamaison, the challenge: drawing the house of dreams for quarantine
Catechesis sessions online for Catholic Young Adults
NFCYM Resources
Life Teen Blog
Self-sacrificing love in the workplace

Tap youth talent to tackle COVID-19 crisis and beyond, UN chief tells Security Council

UN Secretary-General on Youth, Peace and Security - Security Council Open VTC
UN Secretary-General on Youth, Peace and Security - Security Council Open VTC

Even amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries must do more to harness the talents of young people to address the crisis and its aftermath... Learn more.

Home Schooling Resources
COVID-19 Educational Disruption and Response
Religious Studies resources for schools
Home Schooling Based on Catholic Church Teaching
Accompanying Students Amidst a Global Pandemic

World  Day of Prayer for Vocations


Message of His Holiness Pope Francis 
"The Lord's call is not an intrusion of God in our freedom; it is not a "cage" or a burden to be borne. On the contrary, it is the loving initiative whereby God encounters us and invites us to be part of a great undertaking. He opens before our eyes the horizon of a greater sea and an abundant catch." Read more.

Mission Outlook

Pietro Rossini, a Xaverian Missionary introduces his first podcast of the series entitled, Mission Outlook. In light the pandemic, Covid-19, what is our response from all over the world? We have come to appreciate the simple gifts more, life and love, and there is one response: gratitude. Listen more

Synod Fruits
Christus Vivit - Christ Is Alive - A Breakdown
Christus Vivit - Christ Is Alive - A Breakdown

"God speaks to the Church and to the world through the young."
  
Synod Fruits is here to help the Church bring about the vision of the 2018 Synod on Youth and Pope Francis' letter 'Christus Vivit.'  Who better than a group of young adults to help us do this?!

Christus Vivit First Anniversary - Message from Million Minutes
Christus Vivit First Anniversary - Message from Million Minutes
A year on from the publication of Christus Vivit, Million Minutes is  inviting you to join conversations to explore how the Church can accompany young people in this time of sustained crisis, and into the changed future that will emerge. The online conversations over the coming weeks will enable everyone to contribute and discuss ideas.
Interfaith Initiatives
Christians and our Muslim Neighbors during Ramadan

WHAT IS RAMADAN?
Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours, meaning they abstain from eating, drinking or engaging in sexual relations for the duration of their fast. Young children, pregnant women, the old, the sick and travelers are examples of those who are exempt from fasting. Learn more.
Laudato Si Week May 16 -23 May 2020
Pope Francis invites the Church to celebrate Laudato Si' Week
Pope Francis invites the Church to celebrate Laudato Si' Week
Solidarity around the world
Laudato Si' teaches us that "everything is connected." During this extraordinary moment,Catholics everywhere are uniting to reflect, pray, and prepare for a better future together. Participate!
The group of women religious proving that the church has no borders!
At least 22 congregations of women religious serve the poor and marginalized on both sides of a lengthening border fence in this region known as "the Borderland," which stretches into southeastern New Mexico. For these sisters, many of whom have lived in Central or South America, the lines of demarcation are blurred. Learn more.  
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