Abuse (Physical, Sexual, Emotional)

Phone Numbers:
1-800-4-A-CHILD Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline: 24 hr. service
1-800-999-9999 Covenant House Nineline: 24 hr. help for children and adolescents. Catholic based. Helps with abuse, suicide, runaways, and a variety of situations. www.covenanthouse.org 
1-800-448-3000 Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 24 hr. crisis, resource, and referral line. Catholic based. Helps with all crises. http://www.boystown.org/AboutUs/hotline/Pages/CrisisHotline.aspx

Web-Sites:
www.childhelpusa.org�This Site: Covers all areas of child and teen abuse. Information and help, also on-line articles.
www.preventchildabuse.org This Site: 5 steps to preventing abuse including risk factors, warning signs, and how to report abuse. Excellent list of links at www.preventchildabuse.org/help/report_abuse.html
www.ncap.org This Site: Center for Assault Prevention (CAP). Provides sections on identifying abuse. Also kid’s section for child being abused and safety quiz for children.
www.stopitnow.org This Site: The Campaign to Stop Child Sexual Abuse site. Excellent site with Q & A, Warning Signs and Resource Guide. Also support for former abusers.

Books:
Beauty for Ashes: Receiving Emotional Healing by Joyce Meyer. Published by Warner Books, 2002. Well-known Christian author writes on recovery for women from sexual abuse. (Christian Book Distributors)
Creating Safe and Sacred Places (Identifying, Preventing, and Healing Sexual Abuse) by Gerald J. McGlone, PhD and Mary Schrader. Published by Saint Mary’s Press, 2003.  Excellent Catholic resource on explaining, healing, and preventing sexual abuse in the home, church, and world. (Amazon)

Web-Sites:
www.virtusonline.org This Site: Virtus is a program set up by the National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc. This program is created to prevent wrongdoing within religious organizations in the Church, especially in regards to sexual abuse. The web-site offers a deeper explanation of Virtus, as well as excellent resources for reporting sexual abuse and accessing information, articles, and newsletters.
http://www.nfcym.org/index.htmThis Site: National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry. Restoring Trust is A Youth Ministry Response to Sexual Abuse. Excellent Catholic resources and articles.
www.usccb.org/bishops/charter.htm This Site: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People (revised edition) document.

Catechism references:
The Catholic Church’s official teaching on sexual abuse to children can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 2389.
The Catholic Church’s official teaching on rape can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, section 2356.
See also “Sexuality” Section for more resources.

Addiction  (Substance Abuse, Drugs, Alcohol, Sex, Pornography, etc.)

Phone Numbers:
1-800-662-HELP Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Offers drug and alcohol information and will find treatment options in your state.
1-800-448-3000 Girls and Boys Town National Hotline: 24 hr. crisis, resource, and referral line. Catholic based. Helps with all crises. www.girlsandboystown.org/home.asp 
1-800-583-2964 Victim Assistance HelpLine. Help for families and individuals hurt by pornography, sexual abuse, and sexual addiction. Open 9AM – 5PM, Eastern Standard Time. Will give referrals.

Catholicism

Apologetics and Church Information

http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/index.htm This Site: The New American Bible on-line.
http://www.vatican.va/archive/catechism/ccc_toc.htm This Site: The Catechism of the Catholic Church on-line.
http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_INDEX.HT This Site: The Catholic Church’s Code of Canon Law on-line.

Other:
www.usccb.org This Site: Official United States Conference of Catholic Bishops site. Excellent resources, Daily  Mass Readings, bookstore, articles and press releases.
www.vatican.va This Site: Official Vatican site. Encyclicals and Church Documents. Information on Saints and Catholic News.
www.newadvent.org This Site: Access to Church documents, Bible, and Catechism. Also Catholic Encyclopedia and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Summa Theologica.
www.ewtn.com This Site: Eternal Word Television Network site. Q&A about the faith, Church documents, devotionals, links, and access to Catholic radio and television through the web.
www.catholic.com This Site: Catholic Answers site. Excellent apologetics explaining the Catholic position on many controversial issues.
www.catholic.org/saints This Site: Catholic Online Saints and Angels. Great source of information on the saints.
http://catholicapologetics.com This Site: San Juan Catholic Seminars site. Access to order an excellent series of booklets on apologetics. Also audio tapes and seminars.
www.catholicculture.org This Site: Documents and articles, liturgical calendar, site reviews covering fidelity to Catholic teachings
www.zenit.org/english This Site: Daily news on the Church. Excellent backdated articles. Can subscribe for daily news e-mails.

Books:
The Catholic Answer Bible (NAB). Published by Our Sunday Visitor, 2002. Bible including apologetics explanations for many aspects of the Catholic Church, including Sacraments and tradition. (Catholic Company)
Your Questions, God’s Answers by Peter Kreeft. Published by Ignatius Press, 1994. Uses Scripture to answer questions young people ask concerning God and themselves. (Catholic Company)
Basic Helps to Confession by Fr. Bill Murphy. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 2000. Short and concise answers to many of the tough questions concerning Confession. (Steubenville South)
Will Catholics Be Left Behind?: A Critique of the Rapture and Today’s Prophecy Preachers by Carl E. Olson. Published by Ignatius Press, 2003. A Catholic convert explores the history of the Rapture belief now popular in the “Left Behind” series, and explains the true Catholic position. (Ignatius)
Catholic for a Reason: Scripture and the Mystery of the Family of God edited by Scott Hahn and Leon J. Suprenant. Published by Emmaus Road Publishing, Inc., 1998. Collection of essays written by Catholic converts and theologians on issues of the Christian faith. (Catholic Company)

Encyclicals:
These are letters written by popes to the Church on different subjects. There are many pertaining to the varied elements of the Catholic Church.  Those listed below can be found on the Vatican web-site, www.vatican.va, and ordered through the Steubenville South Office. All other encyclicals may be found on the Vatican site.

Letter to Families from Pope John Paul II 1994 Year of the Family. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 1994.
The Gospel of Life (Evangelium Vitae) by John Paul II. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 1995.
Letter of Pope John Paul II to Women. Published by Pauline Books and Media.
On the Eucharist in Its Relationship to the Church (Ecclesia de Eucharistia) by John Paul II. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 2003.
Ut Unim Sint (On Commitment to Ecumenism) by John Paul II. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 1995.
Novo Millennio Ineunte (at the beginning of the New Millennium) by John Paul II. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 2001.
On the Most Holy Rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae) by John Paul II. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 2002.
Christian Marriage (Casti Connubii) by Pius XI. Published by Pauline Books and Media, 1955, 2001.

Depression

Web-Sites:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/depression-in-children-and-adolescents.shtml This Site: Children and Adolescent Depression.  Answers practical questions and offers helpful suggestions about treatment.
http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/ This sites: Offer questions and answers on self-esteem and steps to building it, as well as information on how lack of self-esteem is linked to teenage issues.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/self_esteem.html This site explores self-esteem and how it relates to kids
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/MH00103_D This Site: Self-Tests for depression and other disorders.

Books:
Arise from Darkness: When Life Doesn’t Make Sense by Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R. Published by Ignatius, 1995. How to deal with fear, anxiety, grief, loss of a loved one, anger, and other troubles with a Christian response. (Ignatius)

Drug/Alcohol

Web Sites:
www.focusas.com/Alcohol.html This Site: Adolescent alcohol abuse information. Lots of links and recommended resources.
www.focusas.com/SubstanceAbuse.html This Site: Teen drug abuse information and treatment suggestions.
www.nationalyouth.com/substanceabuse.html This Site: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
www.drughelp.org This Site: Excellent information on alcohol and drug abuse.
www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov This Site: Locate treatment centers close to you from anywhere in the nation.

Books: 
Drug-Proof Your Kids: A Prevention Guide and Intervention Plan by Stephen Arterburn and Jim Burns. Published by Focus on the Family, 1989. (Steubenville South)
Saying No Is Not Enough – Helping Your Kids Make Wise Decisions About Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs by Robert Schwebel, PhD. Published by Newmarket Press, 1998. (Amazon)
Addiction & Grace (Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions) by Gerald G. May, M.D. Published by Harper Collins, 1988. (Steubenville South)

Catechism references:
The Catholic Church’s official teaching on alcohol abuse and drug use can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 2290-2291.

Evangelizing Adults

Books:
Peace Is My Gift by Dr. Christy Gootee. Published by Two Hearts Gospel Ministry, 1992. Excellent book on inner healing. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
An Hour with Jesus. Published by Queenship Publishing, 2000. Prayer formats and meditations for spending an hour with the Blessed Sacrament. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
By What Authority? By Mark P. Shea. Published by Our Sunday Visitor, 1996. A convert to Catholicism shares his story and explains why Sacred Tradition is valid. (Catholic Answers)
Hail, Holy Queen by Scott Hahn. Published by Doubleday, 2001. A convert to Catholicism explains the Church’s background and beliefs behind the veneration of Mary. (Catholic Answers)
The Lamb’s Supper by Scott Hahn. Published by Doubleday, 1999. Using the Book of Revelation, Scott Hahn explains the biblical background behind each part of the Catholic Mass. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
What Catholics Really Believe by Karl Keating. Published by Ignatius, 1995. 52 Answers to common misconceptions about the Catholic Church and its beliefs. (Catholic Company)
The Courage to Be Catholic: Crisis, Reform, and the Future of the Church by George Weigel. Published by Basic Books, 2002. Explains what true Catholicism is and how to live it in the world today. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
The New Faithful: Why Young Adults Are Embracing Christian Orthodoxy by Colleen Carroll. Published by Loyola Press, 2002. Explores Generation X’s return to Christianity in America by talking with young adults. (Steubenville South)

Bible Studies:
Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue by Tim Gray and Curtis Martin. Published by Emmaus Road Publishing, Inc., 2001. Bible study on becoming a man of God. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
Woman of Grace: A Bible Study for Married Women by Michealann Martin. Published by Emmaus Road Publishing, Inc., 2000. Applies Scripture and Church teaching to daily life. (Catholic Company)
Family Matters: Bible Study on Marriage and Family by Michaelann and Curtis Martin. Published by Emmaus Road Publishing, Inc., 2002. Gives keys to building successful marriage and family life in the midst of anti-family culture. (Catholic Company)

Web-Sites:
www.radiomaria.us This Site: Radio Maria Catholic radio station. Catholic based prayers, talk shows, and music. Listen to this station on the internet. Also Catholic news and archives.
www.renewintl.org This Site: Renew International. Information and resources for adults to grow in faith. Bookstore with Bible studies.

CD Bible Study:
Women of Courage, Women of Hope Audio CD by Kimberly Hahn. Embrace the “Love that Casts Out Fear” through Catholic Women’s Bible Study. 4 CD set. (Catholic Company)

Online Bible Study:
www.catholicexchange.com/css This Site: Weekly online Catholic Bible study by Jeff Cavins, Scott Hahn, and Mark Shea. Free Subscription. Also Family reflections on the weekly Mass readings. 
www.thebibletimeline.com This Site: Information and ordering of materials for The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a Catholic video seminar series through the Bible, developed by Jeff Cavins and Tim Gray.

Books:
Full of Grace: Women and the Abundant Life by Johnnette S. Benkovic. Published by Charis Books, 1998. Becoming a godly woman through the example of Mary and holy women throughout Church history. (Amazon)
Father McBride’s Family Catechism: Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Alfred McBride, O. Praem. Published by Our Sunday Visitor, 1998.  Help for the family to apply the Catechism to daily life. (Catholic Company)

Grief

Web-Sites:
www.focusas.com/Grief.html This Site: How to deal with adolescent grief.
www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/grief.htm This Site: Article on Children and Grief

Audio:
Ten Commandments of Grief Ministry by Richard Groves. Talk on how to help others cope with grief in a healthy way. Tips for training parish or ministry members to do “grief work” with those who have lost someone. May be purchased at http://catalog.americancatholic.org

Self-Injury and Suicide

Phone Numbers:
1-800-SUICIDE National Hopeline Network: 24 hr access to counselors.
1-800-655-1307 Baton Rouge Crisis and Intervention Center: Usually gauged towards adults, but will give information and find local referrals for teenagers and adolescents. 24 hr. service.
1-800-DONTCUT S.A.F.E Alternatives: Only information about self-injury. Not a hotline.

Web-Sites:
www.suicidology.org This Site: Extensive information on suicide and prevention.
www.hopeline.com/5/links.asp This Site: List of links for suicide and self injury related sites.
www.selfinjury.com This Site: Facts about self injury.
www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/suicide.htm and www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/73.htm These Sites: List of helpful facts and warning signs for teen suicide and self injury.
www.brcic.org This Site: Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center. Excellent information on Understanding Suicide”.

Web-Sites:
www.marianland.com/suicide.html This Site: Catholic site on suicide references.
http://home.att.net/~faithleap/suicide.htm This Site: Catholic Church’s view of suicide

Catechism References:
The Catholic Church’s official teaching on suicide can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 2280-2283 and section 2325.

Abstinence/Healthy Sexuality

Web-Sites:
www.catholic.com/chastity/pure_love.asp This Site: Jason Everett’s Pure Love on-line. Covers teens’ questions about chastity and sexuality.
www.lovematters.com This Site: Catholic site on abstinence and sexuality. Articles and resources. 
www.abstinencedu.com This Site: Governor’s Program on Abstinence site. Excellent articles and source of information.
www.lifeteen.com This Site: Life Teen answers many questions concerning sexuality and the Catholic Church.
www.pureloveclub.com This Site:  Abstinence- Catholic, for teens, loads of great info and resources, including links

Books:
The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II: Human Love in the Divine Plan by Pope John Paul II. Published by Daughters of St. Paul, 1997. A series of addresses given by the pope on the true meaning of human sexuality.  (Catholic Company)
Theology of the Body Explained: A Commentary of John Paul II’s “Gospel of the Body” by Christopher West. Published by Pauline Books & Media, 2003. A contemporary break down and explanation of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. (Catholic Company)
Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II). Published by Ignatius Press, 1994. The Holy Father talks about human sexuality, love, and God’s plan. (Ignatius)
Real Love by Mary Beth Bonacci. Published by Ignatius Press, 1996
Answers your questions on dating, marriage, and the real meaning of sex. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
Good News About Sex and Marriage by Christopher West. Published by Charis Books, Servant Publications, 2000. Answers to your honest questions about Catholic teaching. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
Talking to Youth About Sexuality: A Parents’ Guide by Mike Aquilina. Published by Our Sunday Visitor, 1995. Guide for parents to explaining sexuality to their children and reflecting Church views. (Catholic Company)
The Courage to Be Chaste by Benedict J. Groeschel. Published by Paulist Press, 1988. Guide on how to practically live a chaste Christian life. (Amazon)
Every Man’s Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker. Published by WaterBrook Press, 2000. Winning the war on sexual temptation one victory at a time. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
Every Young Man’s Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker. Published by WaterBrook Press, 2002. Strategies for victory in the real world of sexual temptation. (Steubenville on the Bayou)
If You Really Love Me: 101 Questions on Dating, Relationships and Sexual Purity by Jason Evert. Published by Charis Books, 2003. (Amazon)

Audio:
True Love by Paul George. Set of 4 talks (2 audio CDs). Theology of the Body for teens. Excellent. Can be ordered through the Steubenville on the Bayou Office. 
Christopher West talks on Theology of the Body. Available at www.christopherwest.com and the Steubenville South bookstore. Wide selection of talks available.

Online Documents:
“The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (Guidelines for Education Within the Family)” from the Pontifical Council for the Family. Found at www.newadvent.org/docs/cf9601.htm

Catechism References:
The Catholic Church’s official teaching on chastity, sexuality, and marriage can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections  2331-2400.

Homosexuality

Web-Sites:
www.couragerc.net This Site: Catholic site for those who struggle with homosexuality. Also has youth link at www.couragerc.net/youthindexrevised.htm
www.narth.com  This Site: National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuality. Support for those who wish to change. Articles and accurate scientific perspectives.

Online Documents:
"What to Do About Priests and Seminarians with Same-Sex Attractions” Article addressing the Church’s position on homosexuality. Excellent. To find, go to www.zenit.org/english. Click on “Archives”, and look up the Articles for June 28, 2002.
“On the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons” Letter to Bishops of the Catholic Church found at www.newadvent.org/docs/df86ho.htm

Book:
Beyond Gay by David Morrison. Published by Our Sunday Visitor, 1999. A man shares his struggle with homosexuality and how he came to understand Catholic teachings on the subject and live as a chaste Catholic. (Amazon)

Catechism References:
The Catholic Church’s official teaching on homosexuality can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 2357-2359.

Sexual Addiction/Pornography

Web-Sites:
www.pornnomore.com This Site: Catholic site for sex addicts. Explains Catholic positions on sexual sins including pornography and masturbation. 
www.lifeteen.comThis Site: Catholic resources addressing pornography and internet sexual addiction.
www.porn-free.org This Site: Addresses sexual addiction and other sexual issues from a Christian point of view.

Books:
False Intimacy: Understanding the Struggle of Sexual Addiction by Harry W. Schaumburg. Published by Navpress, 1997. A Christian approach to recognizing and coping with sexual addiction. Includes cyber addiction and help for those with sexually addicted spouses. (Christian Book Distributors)
Don’t Call It Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction by Patrick Carnes, PhD. Published by Bantam, 1992. Includes scientific research on the addiction, help for recovery, and advice from former addicts. (Christian Book Distributors)
Coming Out of Sexual Addiction by Elisabeth A. Freeman. Published by 1stBooks Library, 2001. (Amazon) 
Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus by Russell Willingham. Published by Intervarsity Press, 1999. Proactive, Christian steps to recovering from sexual addiction. (Christian Book Distributors)
See also the “Sexuality” section for more book resources.

Catechism References:
The Catholic Church’s official teaching on masturbation and pornography can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 2352 and 2354, respectively.

Runaway Hotlines
1-800-621-4000 or 1-800-231-6946 National Runaway Switchboard. 24 hrs.�www.nrscrisisline.org
1-800-448-3000 Girls and Boys Town National Hotline. 24 hrs. www.girlsandboystown.org/home.asp
1-800-THE-LOST National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Also to report child exploitation through pornography. 24 hrs. www.missingkids.com
1-800-999-9999 Covenant House Nineline. 24 hrs.�www.covenanthouse.org

Service/Social Justice

Here are some resources for getting involved in missions and services.

Web-Sites:
www.mustardseed.com This Site: Mustard Seed Communities. Cares for the poor and uncared for, especially disabled and abandoned children.
www.fmcmissions.com This Site: Family Missions Company. Catholic missionary community. Offers training and formation. 
www.youngneighbors.org This Site: Young Neighbors in Action. A week long service/learning experience for older teenagers and young adults. Includes Catholic Social Teaching and Scripture.
www.ipj-ppj.org This Site: The Institute for Peace and Justice. Programs and resources for families, parents, and youth to promote peace and justice at home and around the world.
www.usccb.org/sdwp/index.htm This Site: U.S. Catholic Bishops on Social Development and World Peace. Articles on the teaching of the Catholic Church on social justice, relating to contemporary and current issues.
www.povertyusa.org This Site: U.S. Catholic Bishops information on poverty in America and ways to get involved in helping end poverty.
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org This Site: Association of social service networks and Catholic charities in the United States.

Video:
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/cool This Site: Merchants of Cool Video. A study on the media’s marketing to teens. Order the video on this site and get study guides. Also helpful interviews, etc.

Web-Sites: 
www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/adolescence/partx.html This Site: A government article that explores how adolescents are affected by the media and what adults can do to promote good use of the media in young people’s lives and avoid harmful media messages.
www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/pccs/index.htm This Site: The Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Social Communications. Articles and letters exploring the Church and the media.

Books:
Issues of Faith and Morals by Archbishop George Pell. Published by Ignatius Press, 1997. Written for Catholic youth and college students to answer questions on the faith and explain Christian alternatives to false answers from media and advertising. (Catholic Company)
Mind Over Media by Stan Campbell and Randy Southern. Published by Tyndale House Publishers, 2001. From Focus on the Family, speaks to teens about the good and bad of the media, and how to honor God with the media in our lives. (Christian Book Distributors)

More Catholic Sites
www.catholicnews.com This Site: The Catholic News Service. Catholic news headlines and articles.
www.christdesert.org This Site: Christ in the Desert Monastery. Information on monastic life, religious vocations, saints, types of prayer, the Desert Fathers, and St. Benedict’s Rule.
www.cin.org This Site: Catholic Information Network. Daily and weekly readings, explanations of Church teachings, Catholic articles and writings from the saints.
www.catholic.net This Site: Catholic Information Center on the Internet. Church documents, articles, bookstore, prayers, newsletters.
www.catholicity.com This Site: Free resources, books, cds, talks. Links to Catholic sites. Catholic news and Church teaching.
www.ymnetwork.net This Site: Youth Ministry Network. For Catholic Youth Ministers. Resources and contacts, etc.
www.udayton.edu/mary This Site: The Mary Page. Library on Mary with materials, links, devotions, and frequently asked questions.
www.ncea.org  This Site: National Catholic Education Association. Resources and information for Catholic teachers and educators