Being a parent today is tough, and only getting tougher. Technology is changing at an alarming pace and many of us are falling behind. So many activities take up our day, week, and family time.  My hope is that one of these links will help you to slow down and take a moment to educate yourself and in turn share what you learned with your child. 

The National Study of Youth and Religion found that the single most important influence on the religious and spiritual lives of adolescents is their parents. We have often said that parents are primary educators and the data from the NSYR confirmed that. 

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Diocese of Buffalo

This is the web page for the Diocese, there you can find useful information about the Diocese and the many departments the make up the diocese.

USCCB

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is where you can go to find daily readings and reflections, prayers, Catholic teachings, and much more.

Mass Times

This website can be used to find a Catholic Church near you while traveling so that you do not have to miss Mass. Just input the zip code and it will populate a list of churches and their Mass times.  This is also helpful when you cannot make Mass here at St. Mary's, but need to find a later or earlier Mass.

Catholic Relief Services

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable here at home and overseas. 

Word on Fire

articles, podcasts, and videos to help foster your faith development.

Busted Halo

Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.

Parents Guide to Teens and Cell Phones

Great tips and information about cell phone use.

Dynamic Catholic

A link to sign up and have a daily reflection sent right to your email.

Some Resources on how to speak to your children about the abuse crisis here in our Diocese and elsewhere:

This article is the the Catholic News Agency:

https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/how-to-talk-to-children-about-the-church-sex-abuse-scandal-74036

This article is through PeanutButter and Grace:

https://www.pbgrace.com/respond-to-clerical-sex-abuse/

If you discover that at link is broken on this page, please contact the Faith Formation Office. 

Updates will be made to provide information to go with the church season.