Links
Are you among the millions of youth who have visited the World Youth Day website? Have you ever checked out all the places on the internet built for christian teens? Or are you typing into your browser the thousands of addresses that are built for the wasting of your precious time or even worse, the ruin of your soul? Here we wanted to provide links to the sites for anyone who has thought, "I wish I knew where to surf, that would build my faith and draw me to a closer walk with God."
How to start a Relationship with God sites
PeacewithGod.net - Sometimes people can make starting a relationship with God complicated. But here through amazing videos, you can see how you can have a personal encounter with the One who made you and loves you.
Soulsurfer.com - Bethany Hamilton has been through some tough waters, losing an arm to a shark. But it was her faith in Christ that got her though and overcame every obstacle. She lays out in simple fashion how to turn to God.
Catholic Christian Outreach Ultimate Relationship booklet - God has plans for you, he made you and desires to have a friendship with you. This online booklet shows how to have a personal relationship with Christ.
Video based sites
Iamsecond.com - Video interviews of Christian celebrities.
Youngcatholicminute.com - Teens making video clips about the faith and moral issues. They use short skits to get the point across in a dynamic way.
Ellerslie.com/short-firms - Short Films that have the fires of revival within them.
Ransom.tv - A mixture of famous christian personalities and average Joes, share how they have been "Ransomed", saved from their lives of evil and now they serve the Risen Lord.
Godvine.com - a christian youtube, but everything God based.
A variety of different sites
World Youth Day - an event that draws out millions of teens. Find out how to be there, or be there in spirit as you follow and pray for this titanic event.
Tosavealife.com/stories - A place for teens who want to share or read the stories of thousands of other youth who have struggled with cutting, depression, or suicide. This site is intertwined with the movie To Save a Life
Therebelution.com - With over 35 million hits to this website, it was designed and put together by teenagers. It is an epic call to live different against the low expectations that society seems to place on young people.
Anygivensundayproject.com - A project that unities a multitude of youth leaders to write about the scriptures given at mass each week. A invaluable aid written specificly for teens to help prepare each week for the mass.
Bethanyhamilton.com - She is a pro-surfer that as a youth has impacted millions with her courage and love for God.
sisterhoodmagazine.com - A print and online magazine with the purpose to lead teen girls into intimacy with Christ, guide them in developing healthy relationships, showcase positive entertainment choices, provide awesome role models and teach positive self-image.
Virtuousreality.com - Virtuous Reality Ministries has taken upon itself the mission of making virtue a reality, rather than a simple after thought. virtuousreality.com was created for middle school and high school girls as a wholesome alternative to the trashy fashion magazines that bid for their attention.
Awesome Organizations
Lifeteen.com - Their youth groups are in over 1400 parishes and their mission is to lead teens closer to Christ. An excellent website on living the catholic faith and has Spirit-filled authors, articles, blogs, and movie reviews.
netcanada.ca - NET's mission is to evangelize young Catholics, reaching them through retreats and parish ministry. The goal is to challenge these students to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. Perhaps you've been to one of their retreats and are considering joining their team on a mission. This link can show you how.
Catholic Christian Outreach - This site is for those in grade 12 who soon will be graduating and want to connect with a university movement of Catholics who are on campus' across Canada.
Purity Sites
Chastity.com - Hook-ups, friends with benefits, safe sex? Our generation found out the hard way that none of it gives us the love we long for. Romance without regret does exist. But if you want the real thing be prepared to sacrifice. Only then you will see that the peace and joy that comes from chastity is worth more than all the pleasure in the world. Here you will find blunt, honest, and uplifting reasons for why you're worth waiting for. No fear tactics. No guilt trips. Just the demands of authentic human love.
Who does it hurt? - You struggle with doing or looking at that which you know ought to wait till marriage. Here is where you go to help you overcome any lust or addiction.
Music sites
20thecountdownmagazine.com - The top 20 current Christian songs are all displayed with this site that shows christian music news and videos.
Spiritandsong.com - music site that displays and plays catholic artists as well as the latest news and podcasts.