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Lenten Resources for Families
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FORMED is excited to present curated content to help the Church journey through this Lenten season. In this collection are resources to help the faithful deepen their understanding of various Lenten days, practices, and devotions. You can find resources on prayer, the mystery of Christ's Passion, the roots of Holy Week found in Judaism, and many things to help guide the faithful through the holiest days in our liturgical year—the Triduum. We pray that all of these resources draw us deeper into the mystery of Lent, Holy Week, and the Triduum as we look forward to the joy of the Resurrection.
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Living Lent as a Family (4-Part Series)
Have you ever wanted to live more liturgically but not known how? We want to help all families by providing these discussions on liturgical living during Lent to be a resource for the Domestic Church—the home. We pray that these discussions bless you and your family.
Part 1 – John and Mary Sehorn
Part 2 – Keenan and Bri Fitzpatrick
Part 3 – Bill and Lisa Patteron
Part 4 – Kevin and Lisa Cotter
Eternal Rest: The Art of Dying Well
Exclusively on FORMED.
We all have very real questions about death. What happens when we die? What does Scripture teach about death? How do we prepare for the life to come? Explore the mystery of death, dying, and everlasting life through Eternal Rest, a new offering of the Augustine Institute.
Eternal Rest examines the origin of death, the afterlife, and the powerful reality around the sacrament that ushers us into eternal life. Eternal Rest presents the Catholic Church’s teaching about death and God’s response to it with wisdom and truth, gentleness and compassion, so we can think about and prepare for death in the light of Jesus Christ, the Author of life.
We pray that through Eternal Rest, God may give you greater peace, solace, and perspective.
Watch Eternal Rest here
Embracing Lent
Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers on FORMED Now! as they discussed the Lenten season. Lent is the longest liturgical season and we are halfway through! Where are you on your Lenten journey? Let us not waste this opportunity to draw closer to our Lord.
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The Last Supper Explained
Join Dr. Brant Pitre as he dives into the biblical accounts of the Last Supper and the gift of the Eucharist. This presentation is an exclusive excerpt from an Augustine Institute Bible Conference made available to all of FORMED.
Watch the video here
The Story of the Passion for Kids
On this special feature-length episode, Benjamin Cello, Lolly Popular, and the Cheerful Chums join with traveling troubadour, Brother Joseph, to tell the story of the Passion of the Lord Jesus to little children. Using immersive and artful shadow puppetry and a soaring full orchestral score, Brother Joseph and Benjamin Cello bring the Greatest Love Story Ever Told to life!
Watch the story here
Videos on Forgiveness for Kids
These You Are Forgiven videos are just a small portion of the curriculum created by the trusted theologians and award-winning film studio at the Augustine Institute. Signs of Grace is the only comprehensive sacramental preparation program for children that includes a thorough family faith formation component. We have loaded these introductory videos to the FORMED platform for a limited time.
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Fearless
This free, 7-week video series will accompany you on your Lenten journey.
Time and again, the people of God are called to ‘be courageous’ and ‘be not afraid.’ Yet, we live in a time where fear seems to guide our very existence. Don’t miss this exciting series with a special guest each week as we seek to follow Jesus into the wilderness this Lent.
Watch the video series here
Lent with Brother Francis
Learn and pray with Brother Francis in any of the four seasons!
Season 1: Daily Meditations (New This Year!)
Season 2: 4-part Series
Season 3: Let’s Learn about Lent
Season 4: The Stations of the Cross