Resources
Lenten Resources
Prayer Enrichment Guide
Explore seven traditional forms of prayer with the Prayer Enrichment Guidebook.
Liturgy of the Hours:
A Guide to Night Prayer for Lent
Join the daily prayer of the Catholic Church, and gather after sunset to pray that the Lord will give us another day to sing His praises.
A Scriptural Pilgrimage to Christ Through Lent:
A Guide for Bible Study and Faith Sharing
Guide groups into prayerful reflection of Scripture and substantive faith sharing as part of the Lenten journey.
Publications
Engaging Catholicism
Books in the Engaging Catholicism series help readers discover the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith through a concise exploration of the Church’s most important but often difficult-to-grasp doctrines, as well as crucial pastoral and spiritual practices.
The McGrath Newsletter
The McGrath Institute's newsletter includes information about online theology courses, free resources, virtual programming, Institute news, program updates, and more.
Church Life Journal:
A Digital Journal of Theology, Philosophy, and Culture
Engage with some of the best minds and writers in the Church today.
McGrath Institute Blog:
Insights for Living and Handing On the Faith
Discover new ways to live out the fullness and richness of your faith.
Church Life Today:
A Radio Show and Podcast
Hear from pastoral leaders and scholars about some of the most important theological, social, and ministerial issues in the Church.
Research Reports
How Americans Understand Abortion: A Comprehensive Interview Study of Abortion Attitudes in the U.S.
This landmark study is a must-read for anyone committed to understanding not only what Americans believe about abortion, but how they think about it.
Sexual Harassment and Catholic Seminary Culture:
The First Sociological Survey of Seminarians
During summer 2018, the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame approached the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) at Georgetown University about conducting a study of sexual harassment, abuse, and misconduct at the Catholic seminaries and houses of formation that form diocesan and religious priests in the United States.
"Ask your father and he will tell you:"
A Report on American Catholic Religious Parenting
Examine the crucial role of parents in shaping the religious commitment of their children.
Understanding Former Young Catholics:
Findings from a National Study on American Emerging Adults
Understand what former young Catholics in America think, believe, and feel about religion.
Fully Equipped for Every Good Work:
A Proposal of Twelve Core Competencies in Ministering to Survivors of Sexual Abuse for Seminary Formation Programs
Examine 12 core competencies needed in seminary formation programs to provide appropriate pastoral care to victim-survivors of clergy sexual abuse and sexual abuse in general.
Eucharistic Beliefs:
A National Survey of Adult Catholics – A study commissioned by the McGrath Institute for Church Life
Understand what U.S. Catholic adults believe about the Real Presence.
Prayer Guides
Prayer Enrichment Guide
Explore seven traditional forms of prayer with the Prayer Enrichment Guidebook.
Praying the O Antiphons:
Reflections for Advent
Prepare your hearts during the final days of Advent with theological reflections written for each Antiphon.
Ministry Materials
Notre Dame Campus Pilgrimage
This self-guided tour of 13 sacred sites on the University of Notre Dame's campus offers a brief overview of the campus landmark, a reflection, and a prayer.
Celebrating Mary in the Month of May
Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary during the month of May by celebrating a May Crowning in your home.
3D Nativity Coloring Kit:
Create your own nativity set
Print, color, and assemble your own nativity set at home or at school.
Discerning Your Spiritual Gifts:
A Toolkit for Faith Formation
Encourage middle and high school students to discern their gifts and the ways God calls them to serve the world.
Free Saint Phone Wallpapers
Download six custom phone wallpapers recently featured in our saint devotional blog series.
Teaching Materials
Faithful Science: Integrating Science & Faith
This guide addresses the relationship between science and faith through four key questions that dispel the misunderstanding that the two are incompatible.
Digital Conference Resources:
On Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment
Videos, summaries, and discussion questions from Cultures of Formation, our conference held in anticipation of the 2018 Synod of Bishops in Rome.
Teaching the Saints:
Workbooks for Faith Formation and Education
Turn to the witness of the saints to lead middle school and high school students toward a deeper sense of God's invitation to follow Him.
Teaching Human Dignity Series
Incorporate life and human dignity issues into existing high school curriculum with these one of a kind resources.