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Useful Web Links


Bible Readings and Research

Daily Mass Bible Readings - a fast and easy way to find today's Mass reading (or you pick the date for the readings you want)

New American Bible - an online version of the complete New American Bible (this is the official bible version that is read at Mass

Bible Gateway - provides advanced tools to enhance your Scripture research - including search by keywords or verse

Bible Pronunciationsa youth friendly site that describes how to pronounce unusual names, places, etc. in the bible by By LIFE TEEN "Bible Geek" - Mark Hart

Bible Reference & Parables - Easy to follow indexes and commentaries for the parables and the four Gospels

Choosing a Catholic Bible - What Catholics should know before buying a Bible

List of Parables - Jesus told numerous parables which are stories designed to teach a moral. This link not only lists the parables but aids in understabding their meaning

Scripture Index - Scripture index cross-reference for study and liturgical links within a specific liturgical context. 

Catholic Resources for Bible & Liturgy Research - Contains many links for advanced research by Prof. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D. - University of San Francisco

Gospels Parallels -  Provides convenient side-by-side comparison of texts in either the Four Canonical Gospels or Three Synoptic Gospels; uses Revised Standard Version of bible

New Century Bible - this is NOT a Catholic bible but it is a contemporary, easy to read translation. It is ideal for youth! This translation is a complete; it is not an abridged, dumbed down, paraphrased bible that is commonly marketed to youth.


Catholic Websites

Catechism of the Catholic Church - a complete online version of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

HSCCFV - megasite of local interests and general information - is a great resource for information on: Catholicism, Vietnamese community news and happenings, Respect Life/Pro-Life, and Knights of Columbus

Holy Spirit Parish Website - our parish website

Diocese of Orange - our local diocese website

The Vatican - the Holy See website in Rome - contains much information: Saints, Papal writings, Vatican archives - in multiple languages

ZENIT - "The world seen from Rome" - specializing in news coverage of the Holy Father, life in the Holy See, and events of interest to the Church

EWTN - Catholic (cable) television network - has latest Catholic news from around the world

Holy Days of Obligation -


To be added:
- Local Orange County parishes (parishonline.com)
- Local parish Mass times

 
 
 
 

Saint Report Research

Saint Report - contains many useful links to Saint research websites. Idealy suited for Confirmation 1 students to aid in preparation of their Saint report
 

Miscellaneous Websites

 The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth by Brian Singer Towns. This link will allow you to view a sample of the book, including the table of contents. This book is also available at the Orange County Public Library.