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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Chime Travelers | Faith friendly media | saint stories
The highly anticipated animated video series based on the books of the same name from award-winning author and Catholic Mom founder Lisa M. Hendey is available now. Family Theater Productions (a sister ministry to CatholicMom.com) and Texas-based animation studio Herald Entertainment, Inc. announced today the release of their new animated children’s series, “Chime Travelers,” on Formed and Hallow. The animated series, geared for kids ages 6-11, follows twins Katie and Patrick as they travel back in time to walk alongside some of the most well-known saints, such as Saint Patrick, Saint Clare, Saint Francis, and Saint Joseph, as they face challenges and learn ways to handle some of life’s toughest issues at that age. Chime Travelers is based on the books of the same name by award-winning author and Catholic Mom founder Lisa M. Hendey.
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Living the Faith | Podcast | dating
Should dating be an end in itself or a means to an end? A new podcast aims to help Christians navigate romance with a definite destination in mind ... the altar (even if every dating adventure doesn't result in vows). Introducing... Intentional Dating: Relationship Goals for Christians Launching Thursday, March 12 (episodes premiere weekly, on Thursdays), Intentional Dating: Relationship Goals for Christians talks to faithful folks involved in helping with relationships and/or theology. The goal is to focus on keeping God at the center of your dating life (while still having one). You can watch and listen on Family Theater Productions' YouTube channel, and stream audio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Hosts for the 10-episode first season are matchmaker Alessandra "Aly" Conti and Nick Vicinanzo, an actor/host who also works as a Ministry Consultant with The Couple to Couple League, which, among other things, is involved in aspects of marriage prep. Take a look:
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Catholic | Catholic Central | Catholic Church | Catholic Faith
Pope Francis had a huge impact on the world during his papacy, but the effect continues after his death. One result may be swelling the ranks of the Church he led. On April 21, 2025, one day after Easter Sunday, Pope Francis passed away, ending an era of Catholic history that began on March 13, 2013. The papacy of Argentinean-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio was perhaps one of the most (if not the most) Googled pontificates ever. So, it's fitting that, in the wake of the pope's passing, many people turned to the Internet with one burning question. So, What Did People Search the Internet for When Pope Francis Died?
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Catholic | Family Theater Productions | Leadership
Being a true leader is not the same as just being the one in charge; it means guiding with wisdom, compassion, and a servant's heart. On May 27, the series Effective Leaders: Serving With Purpose premieres on Family Theater Productions' YouTube channel, profiling five leaders who do just that.
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Marriage | family life | love
It’s one thing to marry, it’s another to keep the love alive over decades. Longtime-married couples have much to teach other couples, married or not, but perhaps even more to teach people starting on their marriage journey. Family Theater Productions, which brought you Catholic Central, PRAY: THE STORY OF PATRICK PEYTON and The Dating Project debuts a new YouTube series that visits with long-term spouses offering advice and encouragement on keeping their vows truly “until death do us part.”
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Family Theater Productions is excited to launch the YouTube channel LenteCatólicoTV, a Spanish-language web series with new, approachable and informative content to connect with the younger Hispanic Catholic audience in the U.S. and Latin America.
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