Events for Teens:

• Weekly LIVE Youth Night (Sundays at 8 PM ET) – ProjectYM*
• Saturdays with the Saints – McGrath Institute for Church Life*
• Pentecost retreat for Middle School & High School on May 23 and Young Adults and Adults on May 30 – Diocese of Colorado Springs
• DamascusLIVE – Tune in daily for Prayer Lab @ 10:30-11am ET; Worship & Intercession @ 3-4pm ET; Night-Live @ 7:30-8:30pm ET
• LIVE prayer sessions:
  • Angelus, Daily at 12 PM ET – Worship Now
  • Lectio Live, Wednesdays at 6 PM ET – Life Teen
  • Divine Mercy Chaplet, Daily at 3 PM ET – Steve Angrisano, Facebook Live

Free Ministry Resources:

• Formation Resources to Use at Home – The Leadership Institute, Diocese of Bridgeport
• Video Catechism – Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston & ODB Films
• Resources for Pastoral Juvenil, Youth Ministry, Young Adult Ministry and Campus Ministry English | Spanish – V Encuentro
• Maryknoll Restless Hearts Retreat for Young Adults, time for prayer, reflection, and community to process grief – register for the English session Saturday June 13, or Spanish session on June 20

Ministry During Crisis:

• Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus – Diocese of Orlando (NEW!)
• Reopening Screening English | Spanish – Diocese of Orlando (NEW!)
• Let’s Talk… Processing Feelings – NFCYM Guide 
• Helping Youth Cope with delay of Milestones – NFCYM Guide 
• Celebrating From a Safe Distance – NFCYM Guide 
• Spiritual First Aid – Humanitarian Disaster Institute 
• Reinventing graduation: 3 ways to honor milestones in the midst of pandemic – Fuller Youth Institute*
• Resources for Ministry to those with Disabilities – National Catholic Partnership on Disabilities (NCPD) 
• Catholic During COVID-19 – Leah Murphy, Life Teen*
• Some More Thoughts on Coronavirus – Life Teen*
• 50 Creative Ideas for Parishes During COVID-19 – Diocese of Orange
• 50 Ideas y Recursos (ESP) – Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
• Walking with Teens in Suffering and Uncertainty (webinar) – NET Ministries*
• The Impact COVID-19 Can Have On Your Ministry – Marathon Youth Ministry*
• Doing youth ministry during a pandemic – Fuller Institute*
• COVID-19: Recommended Preventative Practices and FAQs for Faith-Based and Community Leaders – The Partnership Center
• USCCB Resource Page for Coronavirus
• Faith Response to Coronavirus and Pastoral Tools – The Pastoral Center*
• COVID-19 Resources – Catholic Apostolic Center*
• Devastating Consequences of Lockdown – 

See “Tools and Tips for Working & Ministering Remotely” for virtual platform guidance

Virtual Ministry Resources

• Digital Ministry Policies – Doing It Well and Doing It Right – Archdiocese of New York (NEW!)
• Sample Virtual Youth Ministry Night – Archdiocese of New York (NEW!)
• Youth Ministry Planning Guide and Zoom Tips – Archdiocese of New York (NEW!)
• Two-Way Video and Audio Communications in Youth Ministry – Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
• How to Lead a Small Group Remotely + Online – Blessed Is She
• How to Stream Content Live to Facebook – National Catholic Partnership on Disability
• Simple Steps to Creating a Virtual Youth Night  – Marathon Youth Ministry*
• Two-Way Video and Audio Communications in a Youth Ministry Setting (Safe Environment) – Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
• Tools for Ministering Online English | Spanish – V Encuentro
• Crisis Toolkits for Churches – State of the Church
• Video Catechism – Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

Event Guidance

• Road Map to Opening Our Churches – Ad Hoc Committee of Catholic Doctors
• Assessing Force Majeure and Insurance Coverage –Northstar Meetings Group
• Steps to Assess and Transition to a Virtual Conference –Intentional Travelers
• How to Shift from Physical to Virtual Events and Maximize Event Outcomes – SocialMediaToday
• Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus – Diocese of Orlando (NEW!)
• Reopening Screening English | Spanish – Diocese of Orlando (NEW!)

Coping with Anxiety

• From Barbers to Bankers: How to Find Mental Health Advocates in Your Community – USC School of Social Work (NEW!)
• The Effects of COVID-9 & Being Black in America – a Webinar from the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit (NEW!)
• Mental Health, Trauma, and COVID-19 – a Webinar from the Center for Equity, Justice, and the Human Spirit (NEW!)
• Processing Feelings – video and resources from NFCYM (NEW!)
• Reflecting on Reality Series – Dobie Moser, St. Ambrose Parish, Brunswick OH (NEW!)
• Spiritual First Aid – Humanitarian Disaster Institute (NEW!)
• Stress Management Tips – Gabriella Silva from Fuller Youth Institute*
• Tips for Managing Cooped Up Teens – Roy Petitfils
• Care for Your Anxiety – Shine
• Helping Children and Teens Cope with Anxiety About Covid-19 – Seattle Children’s
• Help students overcome their fears of coronavirus – Greg Stier blog post
• Roy Petitfils.com and Helping Teens with Anxiety (Facebook recording) – Therapist at Pax Renewal Center, focused on teens
• Accompanying Families with Teens While Social Distancing – recording of discussion with Roy Petitfils, licensed counselor
• How Teenagers Can Protect Their mental Health During Coronavirus – UNICEF
• How Coronavirus is Affecting Students – Best Colleges
• Devastating Consequences of Lockdown – An infographic by Product Diggers

Technology Overload

• Why Video Chats are Wearing Us Out – Psychology Today (NEW!)

Speaking to Children

• Explaining coronavirus to young or autistic kids and addressing emotions – multiple languages available!

About Remote Work

• 16 Surprising Stats on Remote Work Burnout – Fingerprint for Success (NEW!)
• The Dangerous Reality of WFH Burnout (And How to Treat It) – Forbes
• Staying Active & Well While Working From Home – WebMD (NEW!)
• 20 Tips for Working From Home
• Making the Case for Remote Working
• Tips for Effective Remote Work
• How to Make Telecommuting Work for You – Forbes
• Online School Set Up And Preparing For Virtual Learning

Online Gatherings

• Virtual Platform Comparison – NFCYM
• Comparison Guide, Video Conferencing – TechSoup
• Microsoft Teams for Free
• Zoom.us
• GoToMeeting.com
• FreeConferenceCall.com
• Edmodo.com
• How to Stream Content Live to Facebook (video tutorial) – National Catholic Partnership on Disability
• Best Practices for Video Conferencing and Telecommunication
• How to Use Facebook Live
• How to Use Google Hangout
• How to Zoom

Other

• Best Practices for Hosting a Digital Event – Zoom
• Coronavirus closures and dispensations in US dioceses

Stop the spread.

Even if you are not particularly concerned about the risk to yourself or your own family, these tactics will protect others who may be more vulnerable. Many of us will carry the virus before having any symptoms (and may never develop any).

• Wash your hands well for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Sing the refrain to Michael Joncas’ song “On Eagle’s Wings” (“And he will raise you up…”) while you wash.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Cough or sneeze into your elbow or a tissue.
• Follow the guidance of local officials.
• Stay home if you become ill.

Don’t take what you don’t need.

Hoarding worsens the situation, and can lead to more infections and more impacts for the most vulnerable.

• Leave the masks to others. Masks only make sense for health care workers and those who are infected. They are not guaranteed to prevent transmission anyway.
• Do not overbuy supplies. Retailers are being wiped out of disinfectants and other supplies, leaving some who most need them without. Be prepared, but be thoughtful and reasonable.

Advocate for the vulnerable and targeted.

• Have compassion for those most at risk. Stand up for those who need the most help and make sure they are being cared for, without judgment.
• Fight racism. Discrimination against those with Asian background only hurts the situation.

Proactively love your neighbor!

• Check in on isolated or vulnerable neighbors and offer to help with specific tasks such as shopping, child or pet care, cleaning, etc.
• If you are in a position of power, use that power for the good of all. Allow workers to work from home or take time off, limit large gatherings, follow government guidance, etc.
• Thank those on the front lines who are protecting us, such as health care workers, police, firefighters. Be gentle and kind with them.
• Pray for all those affected by the crisis.

from A Faith Response to the Coronavirus (English) (Spanish)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• What you Need to Know
• Facts about COVID-19
• How COVID-19 Spreads
• Symptoms
• Prevention & Treatment
• Testing
• People at Higher Risk and Special Populations
• What to do if you are sick
• Stigma and Resilience
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Communication Resources
• Interim Guide for Community and Faith-Based Organizations
• Corona Virus Response Lesson – Loyola Press

Other

• Scam Alert
• How to Identify and Avoid COVID-19 Scams – CallerSmart (NEW!)
• Dos and Don’ts about “Social Distancing”
• Workplace, School, and Home Guidance
• COVID-19: Recommended Preventative Practices and FAQs for Faith-Based and Community Leaders – The Partnership Center

• Ministerio Digital Hacerlo Bien y Correctamente – Archdiocese of New York
• La Fe en Familia en Casa – Archdiocese of New York
• Domingo de Ramos a Pentecostés, serie de videos– The Leadership Institute, Diocese of Bridgeport
• Recursos para la Pastoral Juvenil y la Pastoral Universitaria durante la Crisis de COVID-19 – V Encuentro
• Hable con sus hijos sobre el COVID-19 (Coronavirus) – National Association of School Psychologists
• Vive la Cuaresma en Familia – CRS Rice Bowl
• 50 Ideas y Recursos ESP – Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
• Recursos para Padres y Familias – V Encuentro
• Recursos para Niños – V Encuentro
• Summit En Español – Life Teen*
• Recursos en Español sobre el COVID-19 – Catholic Apostolate Center*
• Reflexión de Pascua – CRS

Oración

• Orar en tiempo de la Pandemia – Steve Janco, Alverno College (NUEVO!)
• Misas en línea – V Encuentro
• Lecturas del Día – USCCB*
• ¿Qué es la Comunión Espiritual? ¿En verdad vale? – for Padre Rafael Capó
• Recursos de oración durante la Cuaresma – CRS Rice Bowl
• Via Crucis – CRS Rice Bowl
• Recursos para la Oración, Adoración y Misa en el Hogar – V Encuentro
• Adoración, Alabanza, Rosario y Estaciones de la Cruz en línea – V Encuentro
• Oración Tardes – Pedro Rubalcava
• Liturgias de la Palabra – Diocesis de Owensboro (Bilingües)
• 52 Domingos (52 Sundays) – Arquidiócesis de Detroit (Bilingües)
• Oración de sanación – CRS
• Oración por el día de la madre – CRS

Financial resources:

• Compass Catholic Ministries – Website & Facebook video series
• The Financial Impact of Covid-19 on Young People – comparethemarket

Unemployment resources:

• COVID-19 Layoff Tips – PCMA
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act – US Department of Labor
• 70 Resources for Navigating Unemployment and Finding Your Next Job

• Weekly Gospel Resources (Bilingual) – Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement
• Stations of the Cross video (Bilingual) – Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement
• Vietnamese and Bilingual Videos – VEYM YouTube Channel

Webinars:

• Living Faith amid COVID-19 Outbreak | Sống Đức Tin Giữa Cơn Đại Dịch COVID-19 – Friday, May 1
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• Supporting Parents of Children w/Special Needs | Buổi Hội Thảo Hướng Dẫn các Gia Đình có Các Em cần Sự Chăm Sóc Đặc Biệt – Tuesday, May 26
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