Resources
We hope this curated list of links to websites and online publications is helpful to you as you continue on your journey of lifelong learning.
Websites and Online Publications
Boston College Links
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- Encore—video of presentations made at the STM since 2008. Searched by category, speaker, or date
- Encore Access—modules that contain video clips, content overview, and discussion questions based on STMCE presentations
- Encore Podcast—subscribe to our podcast service
- Formación Continua—a portal to resources in Spanish
- Mini-Courses—self guided resources on scripture and preaching (available in English and en Español)
- video archive of presentations since 2002
- a digital platform for faith stories
- C21 Publicationsincludes the magazine C21 Resources and other publications
- Agape Lattevideos on faith and college life
- Episcopal Visitors
Boston College's Center for Christian-Jewish Learning
Use the left hand navigation menu to find articles, papers, and event videos.
The Boston CollegeBoisi Center for Religion and American Public Life
A portal on print and multimedia resources generated by Center events.
Use the left hand navigation menu for numerous links to web sites and articles that explore the Catholic and Jesuit dimension of the University.
Boston College librarian Kwasi Sarkodie-Mensah has assembled a 7 step tool to evaluate an Internet site.
Official Roman Catholic Sites
Available in six languages, it is a great source for many Church documents including the documents of the Second Vatican Council, latest Vatican news, and the activities of Pope Francis.
The USCCB’s web site has numerous resources such as theNew American Bible, daily lectionary selections, key documents including theCatechism of the Catholic Churchavailable online. It also has listing and links to every U.S. diocese.
The Bible
from the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
contains online translations of the Bible
approved by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops
José Enrique Aguilar Chiu, et al (eds). . Paulist Press (2018). Thomas D. Stegman, S.J., and Richard J. Clifford, S.J., are co-editors and contributors, and Andrew R. Davis, Angela Kim Harkins, and Michael Simone, S.J. have contributed essays to this commentary. Consult the article that relates to the book of the Bible in which you are interested.
Resources for Religious Educators and Parish Ministers
webinar videos on topics of interest to educators and parish ministers
is a leading national magazine for Catholic school religion teachers and parish catechists.
A Facebook discussion board
There are many free resources, lesson plans and activities on this site.
Focus on using technology in ministry
For Your Considerationa blog for and by Catholic high school religion teachers and campus ministers
A Roman Catholic document on the work of religious education
Projects, Workshops, and Resources developedbyJohn Roberto and LifelongFaith Associates. Provides downloads for all issues and collections of the .
A rich resource for practical ideas and reflections on being a catechist/religion teacher sponsored by Loyola Press.
- See especially “Joe Poprocki Catechist Webinars” and “Growing as a Catechist Webinars”
An ecumenical think-tank for transformative faith formation
General Ecumenical and Interfaith Resources
is an “independent, non-profit, media and public life initiative” with interviews that have been curated and archived according to theme. Podcasts available.
is an award winning religious news magazine on public radio hosted by Maureen Fiedler. Programs are archived on the web site. Podcasts available.
provides resources on social justice topics. It is produced by the editors and writers of Sojourners/Call to Renewal, an ecumenical social justice network begun in the 1970s.
offers a global view of the work of many Christians. It provides information and the supporting documents from its own initiatives and links to all its member churches and denominations.
Keeping Current on Catholic Matters
Magazines
a weekly Jesuit magazine described as “the national Catholic review.”
a number of podcasts from which to choose
Social Media
- (James Martin S.J, America staff)
: a lay-run magazine on the intersection of faith, politics, and culture.
: a journal published by The Institute on Religion and Public Life.
: a U.S. based, lay-owned news source about Catholic matters.
: an international Catholic news weekly.
: general interest Catholic monthly.
: “an online magazine for spiritual seekers" (young adults).
Blogs
an independent media site covering all things Catholic, edited by John L. Allen, Jr.
: an opinion blog associated with America Media.
an online journal and blog by young Catholics.
an online destination for conversation about religion and spirituality.
: a blog about Catholic news by journalist Rocco Palma.