Free Digital Ministry Resources And Tools For Clergy And Religious Educators

The provided source materials describe two distinct programs offering free digital resources to clergy and religious educators. One initiative targets Catholic clergy and religious, while the other provides worship and educational materials for general Christian ministry. Additionally, source materials indicate that a religious goods retailer offers free printable prayer maps, though the geographic availability of shipping for these items is unclear based on the available data.

Ascension Free Lifetime Premium Subscription for Catholic Clergy

Ascension, a multimedia network and leader in Catholic faith formation, has announced a new initiative titled "New Ascension Initiative Equips Catholic Clergy and Religious with Free Digital Tools for Ministry." This program is designed to provide spiritual enrichment and practical tools for ministry to those serving Christ and his Church through religious life.

Eligibility and Offer Details

The offer is available to all Catholic clergy and members of religious orders in the United States. Specifically, the following groups are eligible: * Priests * Deacons * Seminarians * Religious brothers * Religious sisters

Eligible individuals receive a free lifetime premium subscription to the Ascension App. According to the announcement, this subscription is offered at no cost as a way to thank clergy and religious for their service.

Claiming the Subscription

To claim the lifetime subscription, eligible individuals must complete a simple online form. Once the form is submitted, app accounts will be automatically upgraded within 5 business days.

Resources Included in the Ascension App

The Ascension App provides access to a comprehensive library of audio, video, and text resources. These resources are available anytime and anywhere and include: * Scripture studies * Podcasts * Guided prayer * Daily reflections and Mass readings * Catechetical content

Ascension hopes this initiative serves as both a practical aid and a spiritual companion for those who have given their lives in service to the Church.

Clergy Stuff Free Worship and Educational Resources

Clergy Stuff is a provider of digital resources for clergy and faith communities. The organization offers a variety of free materials designed to assist with worship planning, education, and ministry preparation.

Types of Free Resources

According to the source material, Clergy Stuff provides the following free resources: * Sermon Prep Materials: Resources available to assist with sermon preparation. * Daily Devotions: Free daily devotional content. * Worship Planning Resources: Digital materials for planning worship services. These resources are described as having a "grace-centered theology."

Worship Planning Options

Clergy Stuff supports various approaches to worship planning. Users can choose to plan services using: * The Narrative Lectionary (NL) * The Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) * Preaching specific themes each Sunday

Additional Ministry Resources

While the search query specifically highlighted free items, the source material also notes that Clergy Stuff produces paid resources for various ministry needs, including: * Vacation Bible School (VBS) materials * Small class confirmation resources * Church drama resources, including "Arches ‘n Bells" and fun church plays

The organization invites feedback regarding congregation plans for kids' VBS events to better understand needs and frustrations.

EveryHome Free Printable Prayer Maps

EveryHome, found at shop.everyhome.org, offers a collection of items under the category "Free Resources." These items are printable maps designed for prayer purposes.

Available Free Resources

The following free resources are listed in the source data: * Solomon Islands: Mountains of Mystery: A printable map resource. * Kid's Prayer Map: A map designed for children. * World Prayer Map: A map covering global locations. * U.S. Prayer Map: A map covering the United States.

All listed items have a regular price and sale price of $0.00 USD, indicating they are free to access.

Shipping and Geographic Availability

The source data includes an extensive list of countries and regions with their respective currency designations (USD $). This list appears to be part of a country/region selector for shipping or checkout purposes. The list includes the United States, Canada, and many other international locations. However, the source material does not explicitly state whether these free printable resources are available for download by users in all listed countries or if there are specific geographic restrictions for accessing the files. The presence of the country selector suggests the website supports international users, but specific terms regarding the free resources are not provided in the available text.

Conclusion

Based on the provided source materials, there are specific opportunities for Catholic clergy and religious in the United States to obtain a free lifetime premium subscription to the Ascension App. Additionally, Clergy Stuff offers free digital resources for sermon preparation and daily devotions. EveryHome provides free printable prayer maps, though the specific terms regarding geographic access to these downloads are not detailed in the available information.

Sources

  1. Ascension Press - New Ascension Initiative
  2. Clergy Stuff
  3. EveryHome Free Resources Collection