Summer Faith Development Ideas

STM Summer Faith Development Ideas

Simple Ways to Grow and Share Faith as a Family

Let this summer be a time of spiritual growth and joy! Here are simple ways your family can connect with Christ, deepen your faith, and enjoy growing together in His love.

Grow with God's Word:

• Read the Bible Together: Choose a weekly time to read from your family Bible or a youth Bible. Talk about your favorite stories and what they teach us.

• Morning Gratitude List: Start each day by thanking God for two blessings. This can be done aloud or in a journal.

• Evening Reflection: End the day by praising God and reflecting on one thing you could have done better.

Experience God’s Presence

• Visit Jesus in Adoration: The STM Adoration Chapel is open 24/7 for prayer and reflection.

• Attend a Weekday Mass: Try to attend a weekday Mass together in addition to Sunday.

Pray Creatively

• Pray a Decade of the Rosary: Pray one decade daily and let your child draw a picture of the Mystery. (https://www.vatican.va/special/rosary/documents/misteri_en.html)

• Daily Scripture Readings: Read or listen together: https://bible.usccb.org/

Online Catholic Resources (All Ages)

• YOUCAT for Kids: https://www.youcat.org/products/youcat-for-kids/#bonus-materials

• Catholic Sprouts Podcast: https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-sprouts-podcast/

• Lectio Divina for Kids: https://www.teachingcatholickids.com/lectio-divina-for-kids/

• Holy Heroes: https://holyheroes.com/pages/sunday-mass-prep

• Loyola Press: https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/family/catholic-kids/

• The Beginner’s Bible (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/c/thebeginnersbible

For Older Students (Grades 5–8)

• Catholic Central: https://www.catholiccentral.com/

• Fr. Mike Schmitz:

https://media.ascensionpress.com/category/ascension-presents/fr-mike-schmitz/