SUGGESTED READINGS/RESOURCES
WEBSITES
www.nafra-sfo.org (click Commissions, click Youth)
PRE-SCHOOL
Windeatt, Mary Fabyan, et al. Catholic Story COLORING BOOKS. Illinois: Tan Books and Publishers, Inc., 1989.
Francesco's Friendly World: The Last Stone. Videocassette. Edmundo Productions Inc., 1996.
The First Christmas Crib: A Story of St. Francis of Assisi. Videocassette. St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998. (Teaching Guide included.)
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
De Paola, Tomie. Francis: The Poor Man of Assisi. New York: Holiday House, 1982.
The First Christmas Crib: A Story of St. Francis of Assisi. Videocassette. St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1998. (Teaching Guide included.)
Francis: The Knight of Assisi. Videocassette. Creative Communication Center, 1989.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Clare of Assisi. France: Editions du Signe, 1991 (Contact a local Monastery of Poor Clares for this edition.)
St. Francis of Assisi: The Man Who Loved Everybody. Videocassette. St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1981. (Teaching Guide included.)
HIGH SCHOOL
Poor Clares of France. Clare of Assisi: Light for the Way. France: Editions du Signe, 1991 (Contact a local Monastery of Poor Clares for this edition.)
Mueller, Joan. Francis: The Saint of Assisi: A Novel. Texas: Thomas More Publishing, 2000.
Francis of Assisi. Videocassette. 20th Century Fox, distributed by Ignatius Press, 1989.
R - 1
YOUNG ADULTS
Chesterton, G.K.. Saint Francis of Assisi. New York: Image Books, 2001 edition.
Hofer, Markus. Francis For Men: "Otherwise, We Need Weapons'. Ohio: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2003.
Sabatier, Paul. The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis. Massachusetts: Paraclete Press, 2003.
ALL TEENS
The International Student Bible for Catholics: New American Bible. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1999.
Bonacci, Mary Beth. We're on a Mission from God: the Generation X Guide to John Paul II, the Catholic Church, and the Real Meaning of Life. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1996.
Kreeft, Peter. Your Questions, God's Answers. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1994.
McBride, O. Praem, Alfred. Father McBride's TEEN CATECHISM. North Carolina: Good Will Publishers, Inc., 1995
Welborn, Amy. Prove It! God. Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor Publishing, Inc., 2000.
St. Francis of Assisi: Perfect Joy. Videocassette. Narrator. Conventual Franciscans. Illinois: Yes! Pictures, Inc., 2003.
ADULTS WORKING WITH TEENS
The Rule of the Secular Franciscan Order. Approved 1978. Article 24.
The General Constitutions of the Secular Franciscan Order. Approved 2000. Articles 96-97.
Statutes of the National Fraternity of the Secular Franciscan Order in the United States of America. Approved 2002. Article 27.
Mission Statement of the National Youth/Young Adult Commission of the Secular Franciscan Order of the United States of America. Approved 1999.
Baker-Kimball, Kathleen. TAG, You're It!: 50 Easy Ways to Connect with Young People. Minnesota: Search Institute Publication, 2003
R - 2
Chapman, Gary. The Five Love Languages of Teenagers. Chicago: Northfield Publishing, 2000.
McCarty, Robert J.. Survival in Youth Ministry. Minnesota: St. Mary's Press, 1989.
Nappa, Mike. A National Survey: What I Wish My Youth Leader Knew About Youth Ministry. Ohio: Standard Publishing, 1999.
Normile, Patti. Following Francis: A Spirituality for Daily Living. Ohio: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1996.
Sarkisian, Ph.D., Rick. LifeWork: Finding Your Purpose in Life. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1997.
Sweet, Marilyn J.. Preparing to Celebrate with Youth. Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 1997.
Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. The U.S. Bishop's Meeting. July 31, 1997. Vol. 27: NO 9.
To the Youth of the World. Apostolic Letter, March 31, 1985, Pope John Paul's letter to the youth, NO 9622-9, 64 pp.
Youth Adult Ministry Resources. 1987, NO 171-7, 88 pp. Describes emotional and developmental stages in human beings experience between ages of 16-60.
The Youth Update Sourcebook. Ed. St. Anthony Press, 1615 Republic St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Youth Update Reprints. Printed by St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1615 Republic Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
CATALOGS
Franciscan Resources, PO Box 350, Route 4, Menahga, MN 56464 (218) 837-5447 or for Visa/MasterCard orders 1-800-772-6910
St. Anthony Messenger Press Publishing, 28 West Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-6498. 1-800-488-0488 or http://catalog.americancatholic.org
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Publishing, 3211 Fourth Street NE, Washington DC 20017-1194. 1-800-235-8722 or www.usccb.org
R - 3