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Black Catholics

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Black and Indian Mission
Dynamic Deacon
National Black Catholic Congress

Resources
Article by Michelle Watkins

Clergy

Resources
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Marriage document
Liturgy of the Hours
Origins

Courage/Encourage

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Courage - Roman Catholic Apostolate

Resources
USCCB
Institute for Marital Healing

Family Ministry

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Catholic Charities
Catholic Voice Archdiocese of Omaha Newspaper
Spirit Catholic Radio
USCCB
Vatican

Resources
A Prayer Resource
Strengthening Catholic Families Formation
Families Across the Lifespan

Aging

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New Cassel
Senior Adult Ministry

Baptism

Disabilities

Local Links
Madonna School
Ollie Webb Center
One More Soul
Opening Doors to Extraordinary Lives

National Links
CUSA - An Apostolate of the Chronically Sick and Disabled
National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry
National Catholic Partnership on Disability
National Catholic Office for the Deaf
National Organization on Disability
United States Council of Catholic Bishops

Resources
Affirming the Dignity of the Mentally Ill
Guidelines for Talking about Disabilities
Tips for Catechists Who Teach Children with ADHD

Enrichment

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Apostolate for Family Consencration
Apple Seeds
Catholic Vote
Catholic Music Network
CatholiCity
Christian Family Movement (CFM)
Concerned Cyberage Parents
Dads
Evangelization Station
Faith Finances
Faith First
Family Facts
Family Land
Family Ministries
Fathers for Good
Get Net Wise
Home Faith
Media Family
National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers
One Million Moms
Our Father's Will
Pius Media
Pope to You
Pro Sanctity Momvement
Theology of the Body International Alliance
Theology of the Body Institute
White Ribbon Against Pornography
ZENIT

Resources
Resources on anti-pornography
Strengthening Catholic Families brochure
Strengthening Catholic Families Video
Supporting Families across the Lifespan

Hispanic

Parents First

Resources
Parents First - Kindergarten
Parents First - 1st Grade
Parents First - 2nd Grade
Parents First - 3rd Grade
Parents First - 4th Grade
Parents First - 5th Grade
Parents First - 6th Grade
Parents First - 7th Grade
Parents First - 8th Grade
Parents First - 9th Grade
Parents First - 10th Grade
Parents First - 11th Grade
Parents First - 12th Grade
Parents First - Full Set
Suggested Resources for Tweens and Teens

FOCCUS, Inc. USA

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FOCCUS, Inc. USA

Ministerio Hispano/Hispanic Ministry

Enlaces Bilingües(Español/Inglés Bilingual (Spanish/English) Links
Fe y Vida/Faith and Life - Es un instituto pastoral católico, centrado en la comunidad de origen latinoamericano en Estados Unidos, con una labor creciente en América Latina, en la línea de la Pastoral Bíblica Juvenil/Catholic Pastoral Institute focus toward the Latinamerican community in United States, with a growing work in Latin America, in the line of Pastoral Biblical for Youth
La Red/The Net - La RED Pastoral Juvenil Hispana/National Catholic Network of Pastoral Hispanic Juvenile
Mexican American Catholic College - Colegio Católico México Americano es patrocinador de un programa de formación en Ministerio que es acreditado por la Comisión de la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos para la Certificación/The Mexican American Catholic College sponsors a ministry formation program that is accredited by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission on Certification.
Oregon Catholic Press - OCP (Prensa Católica en Oregón) responde a las diversas y cambiantes necesidades de las iglesias y cultos alrededor del mundo. / OCP (Oregon Catholic Press) responds to the diverse and changing needs of churches and worshipers around the world.

English Only Links
Justice for Immigrants - Justicia para Inmigrantes una Campaña Católica para una Reforma en Inmigración. Justice for Immigrants/The Catholic Campaign for Immigration Reform
National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry - Asociación Nacional Católica de Directores Diocesanos del Ministerio Hispano
USCCB Hispanic affairs manual - Nosotros los Obispos de Estados Unidos Hemos oido las voces de los líderes Hispanos—ambos laicos y clero./We, the bishops of the United States, have heard the voices of Hispanic leaders—both laity and clergy.

Spanish Only Links
Oficina parroquial - Directorio de Parroquias en la República Mexicana/Mexican Republic parishes office directory
Por tu matrimonio - Un sitio pleno de buena información para los matrimonios.
For Your Marriage - Plenty of resources and good information for married couples.
Instituto Pastoral del Sureste - SEPI es una organización educativa y de servicio que asiste a los Obispos Católicos de nueve estados del sureste a desarrollar y entrenar líderes en su fe y cultura para la integración de la comunidad hispana en la vida de la Iglesia y de la sociedad.
Pastoral Institute of SE - SEPI is an education and service organization that assist to the Catholic Bishops of nine states from SE to develop and train leaders in their faith and culture for the Hispanic community integration in the life of the Church and society.

Lector/EMHC Mandation
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Worship Office

Newsletters

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Family Life Office Single Parent Newsletters

Quince Anos

Resources

Youth

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Jóvenes para Christo/Youth for Christ

Marriage Ministry

Enrichment

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Christian Family Movement
For Your Marriage
National Organization for Marriage
Ruth Institute
Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Resources
A Married Couple's Prayer Resource

Hispanic

Natural Family Planning

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Billings Ovulation Method
Couple to Couple League www.cclomaha.org or www.ccli.org
Couple-to-Couple League Facebook fan page
Living the Sacrament
NFP vs. Contraception YouTube videos
Natural Family Planning – Edith Stein Foundation blog
Natural Family Planning Outreach
One More Soul (Features a national list of doctors who are pro-life & supportive of nfp.)
Pope Paul VI Institute www.popepaulvi.com or www.fertilitycare.org

Resources
Archdiocese of Omaha NFP Resources Brochure

Preparation

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Catholic Engaged Encounter
For Your Marriage
FOCCUS, Inc. USA
Omaha Catholic Engaged Encounter

Resources
2012 Marriage Preparation Brochure

Respect Life Apostolate

Local Links
Creighton Students for Life
Nebraska Catholic Conference
Nebraska Coalition for Ethical Research
Nebraskans United for Life
Spirit Catholic Radio (KVSS)

National Links
Hope After Abortion
Human Life International
March for Life
The National Catholic Register
The National Committee for a Human Life Amendment
One More Soul - Features a national list of pro-life doctors and supportive of NFP.
Priests for Life
Ramah International - Pre- and Post-Abortion Help
Science for Unborn Human Life
Students for Life of America
U.S.C.C.B. Pro-Life Secretariat

Voting Guides
Catholic Vote
National Right to Life
Nebraskans United for Life

Resources
General RLA Information Brochure

Rural Life

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National Catholic Rural Life Conference

Widowed, Separated, Divorced Ministry

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Widowed, Divorced & Separated of Omaha
Beginning Experience of Omaha

Annulments

Resources
Annulment Not 'Catholic Divorce'
A Serious Pastoral Problem for the Church by Bishop Curtis
Catechetical Issues
Misunderstandings About Annulment Process Abound - 1997 Melchoir
Myths and Truths
Ten Questions About Annulments
The Annulment Process and Its Effects

Bereavement

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Catholic Exchange
First Candle
Grandparenting from a Distance
Grief Work
National Catholic Bereavement Ministry
National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death and Pregnancy Loss Resource Center
Rainbows
Sacred Space

Resources
Avoiding the Clichés of Grief
Care for the Caretaker
If There's Anything I Can Do
The Grieving Person's Bill of Rights
Ways to Help Those Who Are Grieving

Divorced/Separated

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Daads
Divorce Busting
Grandparenting From a Distance
Home Faith
Moms Over Miles
North American Conference of Separated & Divorced Catholics
Omaha Beginning Experience
Once Catholic.org
Rainbows
Stepfamily Living
Smart Stepfamilies
Up To Parents
While We Heal
Widowed, Divorced & Separated of Omaha

Young Adult Ministry

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Broom Tree Retreat and Conference Center: Broomtree retreats are explicitly crafted to lead the retreatant into the life and heart of Jesus Christ. Ignatian based, they offer those attending the opportunities to experience the Paschal Mystery through daily conferences, prayer, and silence, confession and the Eucharist.
Catholic Charities Junior Board: The Omaha Catholic Charities Junior Board is an organization of young adults committed to promoting the compassionate works and mission of Catholic Charities. Through volunteer service, spiritual enrichment, social events and networking opportunities, the Junior Board empowers the next generation of leaders dedicated to Catholic Charities and serving those in need in our community.
For Your Vocation: An initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, this site includes videos, resources, and service opportunities for discerning men and women, parents, educators, and vocation directors.
Ruth Institute: An organization dedicated to promoting and defending lifelong marriage between one man and one woman.
Students for Life of America: The only national pro-life organization dedicated to training and equipping college and high school students.
The Anscombe Society: A proactive community that provides social support and a voice for those already committed to the values of family, marriage, and a proper understanding for the role of sex and sexuality, and promotes intellectual engagement to further discussion and understanding of this ethic.
XT3 - More than a Social Network: Connecting from one World Youth Day to the next, Xt3 is the fastest growing Catholic social network. Sharing the richness of our Catholic faith with a library full of videos, podcasts, and articles. Building relationships across the world.

Resources
Please take our brief Young Adult Survey here and help us serve you better in the Archdiocese of Omaha.

Active Young Adult Communities in the Archdiocese of Omaha

St. Gerald: Young adult website and Calendar
St. Leo YACHT (Young Adults Coming Home Together): Club Website and calendar
LaSalle Club of Omaha: An active, social/religious organization that has been coordinating get-togethers and service projects for Catholic singles in Omaha since 1956. Also see their website.
St. Peter Young Adults: Click here to email this group and find out their current events, which may include social, athletic, or service events, or Bible studies, or prayer meetings
St. Vincent de Paul: Young adult information on the parish website. Click here to email their young adult ministry coordinator
Immaculate Conception: Offering the Latin Mass in Omaha. Click here to email Fr. Terrence Gordon for information on the next informal young adult get-together will be held.
More Mass Chaos: Is the continuation of the original Mass Chaos group which visited every urban parish in the Archdiocese of Omaha (55 churches in total) in the 2010-2011 calendar year. We celebrate our relationship with God and faith, fellowship, food, and fun.

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