Abortion
Abortion Issues (Molly Kelly), V 436
Molly Kelly reveals the often hidden facts about abortion including**abortion statistics and teens
**the abortion business and those who profit from it
**legal rights and responsibilities
**possible medical complications and side effects.
Her message: abortion doesn't solve the problem of teenage pregnancy, and people who practice chastity never have to make difficult, dangerous, risky choices about this subject.
Abortion is the law, but what about the teen after an abortion? Limor tells why, after several abortions, she decided to keep her baby. Steve and his girlfriend wanted to keep their baby and get married, but their parents said "no." Hear from teens who have been pregnant, but went against family and friends to have their baby.
Adoption Vs. Abortion, CTNA 291
Baby’s Prayer, A, V 1062
All ages
With all the militancy surrounding the abortion issue, Kathy Troccoli created a song that offers forgiveness, love and mercy to all who are in bondage from consequences of a choice and for all those who are about to make a choice. What better way to express it than through the heart of a baby, a baby's prayer.
The stories of people who have experienced post-abortion syndrome. Also includes commentary by a clinical psychologist discussing the healing process, insights into grief, denial, guilt and reconciliation with God and self.
How to Help After An Abortion, Parts 3 & 4), V 2079
How to Help After An Abortion, Parts 1 & 2), V 2078
Initial Contact, The, V 427
Vicki Thorn, founder of Project Rachel, a program of healing
and reconciliation for those experiencing post-abortion trauma, talks on basic
information for people training to be counselors.
Life: Our First Inalienable Right - Lost Children, V 318
This video centers on the stories of two women who had abortions and reflect on their remorse and how they came to be reconciled with God and with themselves.
Our Times: Abortion, Euthanasia, Capital Punishment, V
740
This program looks at these controversial issues involving
who should live and who should die, and who should make the decisions--the
individual, or the family, or the government?
Explores the questions in a context of a consistent ethic of life.
Partial Birth Abortion, V 2077
Procedure, The, V 2076
When Brenda Pratt Shafer, a registered nurse with thirteen
years experience, was assigned to an
Right Choice, The, V 550
This is a story of one teen's journey from the despair of the abortion clinic to the hope of new life. And the unexpected voice that guides her on this journey is that of her own unborn child. The Right Choice is perfect for helping families, educators, crisis pregnancy counselors and others reach young people with the pro‑life messages.
Song of Life: The Link Between War and Abortion, V 54
Catholic Communications, 30 min. Adult
The link between
abortion and nuclear war as issues in the Pro-life movement is made by Bishop
Coctello of
Tomorrow We March, V 873
On the anniversary of the infamous Supreme court abortion
decisions, more than 8,000 packed the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception in
For Pete’s Sake, Tell!, V 2303
Oblate Media, 10 min. Ages 4-7
A friendly neighbor invites young Peter Mouse over to play the latest video game. But it’s all a trick by the neighbor to get Pete alone to show him bad pictures and to touch him in ways taht shame and frighten Pete. This gentle video teaches children to become alert and assertive when their personal safety is at stake and that no one has the right to touch them in their “private places.” Vital information for young children and appropriate for use by parents, teachers, counselors, clergy and professionals.
Healing the Wounded Spirit, V 2178
A
presentation by Sr. Fran Ferder, FSPA and Fr. John Heagle responding to
questions regarding the effects of child sexual abuse on the spiritual
development and religious practice of sexually abused children and adult
survivors. Insights on healing,
forgiveness, repentance for both victims and abusers are offered, as well as
practical suggestions/helps for individuals.
I Can’t Talk About It, V 284.3
This series depicts stories written by Doris Sandford and illustrated by Graci Evans. Book and video accompanied by discussion guide.
A Pastoral Approach to the Issue of Child Sexual Abuse, V 349
House of Affirmation,
Adult
Child sexual abuse calls for a pastoral response from all who minister in the Church. This presentation examines legal, clinical and pastoral issues surrounding child sexual abuse.
Safe at Last!, V 2301
Oblate Media, 10 min.
Elaine Krause, pioneer in physical and sexual abuse curriculum brings her vital message to small children with a gentle parable. Paging through a family photo album, young Penelope Mouse asks her mohter why she looked so sad when she was a little girl. Mother Mouse tells how she was sad and frightened by her father’s bad temper and drinking. The characters tell the story and answer all a child’s questions about how to seek help, find safety and to feel loved.
Sexual Abuse, V 24.8
This program seeks to offer youth a portrait of God as warm, caring, accessible, listening, understanding and concerned about justice. The stories of Creation and Incarnation are rich with images of positive sexuality.
Speak Up! Say No!, V 2302
Oblate Media, 10 min. Ages 4-7
In most cases, children are sexually abused by people they know, love and trust. Elaine Krause created this program to help parents, teachers and professionals educate children about this tragic problem in a positive nurturing way. Young Penelope Mouse’s uncle attempted to touch her in ways that were not okay. When she had the courage to tell her parents, she learned that none of it was her fault, and that children need to know the difference between touching tht is “okay,” and “not okay.” Tastefully presented and appropriate for use by parents, teachers, clergy and professionals.
Trust Shouldn’t Betray: A Call for Action Against Child
Sexual Abuse, V 2177
This video is a dramatic, powerful presentation on the most
silent form of violence in
Diocesan Policies and Procedures for Handling Sexual Abuse,
V 825
Fr. Larry McBride (Diocese of
Pastoral Approach to the Issue of Child Sexual Abuse, V
349
Child sexual abuse calls for a pastoral response from all who minister in the Church. This presentation examines legal, clinical and pastoral issues surrounding child sexual abuse.
Times & Seasons: Child Abuse, CTNA 565
When Should You Tell, V 2300
Oblate Media, Grades 3-5
When her older cousin Tommy starts touching her in inappropriate places whenever she’s alone with him. Karen is scared and confused and thinks maybe she’s to blame. Warned not to tell what’s happening, Karen feels sick and is unable to concentrate in school. Why can’t her mother just figure out the secret, she wonders, and make Tommy stop?
This program helps children know they’re not alone by
sharing insight into the feelings that are a result of abuse. Emphasizes that children can help help by
telling an adult they trust and shows them steps to take and resources they can
rely on.
Advent - A Time of Hope, V 575
Twenty‑Third
Publications, 20 min., All ages
Family activities, such as Christmas shopping and card
writing, reveal a spirituality that can teach us about Advent. We live in a hectic world, and Christmas is a
busy time, but God calls us from within this world to witness to the presence
of Christ. Family life can provide signs
and symbols of hope as we wait for the coming of the
After the Council: Third Millennium (Vatican II), V 741.9
Hallel Communications, 30 min. each, HS - Adult
Award-winning director, Fr. George J. Torok was there. The Council, its excitement and its vision come to life in these nine milestone videos.
After You Say "I Do", V 742
An Introduction to Feminist
Spirituality, V 662
Kathleen Fischer , Corpus Video, 20 min., Adult
People who study theology know all about the impact of our new found appreciation of the tradition that is aware of the feminine dimension of God. But most people only have a vague notion of it or dismiss it as some fringe movement. In a video filled with creative and powerful images, Kathleen Fischer introduces such people to the wisdom and the freedom of feminist spirituality. The video will set the viewer, both male and female, free to see God, the community and self in a new way.
Acta
Publications (2 videos), 50 min. ea.,
Adult
This video uses hundreds of provocative artistic images to demonstrate the dynamic influences between Christian faith and art throughout the ages.
These sessions introduce Catholics to the world, persons and thought of the Bible. The fundamental skills for studying and praying Scripture are presented with exceptional clarity and inspiration. Important positions of the Catholic Church on issues like bible interpretation and fundamentalism are especially highlighted. Each presentation is assisted by the use of uniquely creative visual aids and hundreds of colorful graphics which help to make the scriptures even more inviting.
V 358.1 Session 1. God’s Broken Silence
“Introducing the concept of revelation and inspiration”
Session 2. Collecting a Divine Library
“History and development of the texts and canon of scripture”
V 358.2 Session 3. At Home in the Bible’s World
“A tour through the important land and languages of the bible”
Session 4. The “Tool” of History
“The influence of time and culture on Sacred Scripture”
V 358.3 Session 5. The “Tools of Literature and Editing”
“The influence of human genius on Sacred Scripture”
Session 6. The “Art” of Interpretation
“Learning the many ways to approach the words of scripture”
V 358.4 Session 7. With Dreams and Symbols
“The intriguing world of apocalyptic literature”
Session 8. The Bible is My Living Word
“Developing a contemporary biblical spirituality”
This video focuses on the developing role of the Papacy as a
religious and political force during the conversion of
How to organize effective programs in your schools and community. Background articles, bibliography and audiotape, "Issues and Answers." This video-based
"Town Hall" presentation to introduce teachers, parents, religious and community groups to key concepts and strategies for action.
V 698.2 Elementary
School Lessons (Grades 4-5)
Eight lesson plans, 17 worksheets; eight video
segments. Explores the missing
consequences of media violence and challenges
V 698.3 Middle
School Lessons (Grades 6-8)
Eight lesson plans, 22 worksheets; eight video segments. Helps older kids create peaceful endings to stories; teaches about violent "jolts per minute" and inspires ways to make a difference.
V 698.4 Teen/Adult
Lessons
Seven session outlines, 11 handouts, five video segments. Explores deeper issues of violence in sports and the news as well as sexual violence in music videos and movies. Includes dozens of action advocacy activities.
V 698.5
Parent/Caregiver
Seven session outlines, 21 handouts, four video segments. Taking the "Movie Ratings Quiz" is revealing; challenging the "Six Myths of Media Violence" is informative; learning the "Four Effects of Viewing Violence" is enlightening. An ideal curriculum for groups of parents, grandparents and care givers of young children.
Biblical Archeology, (Come Journey with Me), V 799.2
Bradshaw on: The Family, V 389 (1-10)
V 389.1 The Family in Crisis
Gives an overview of what constitutes a family in crisis.
V 389.2 The Healthy Family
Examines how a healthy, functional family operates.
V 389.3 The Unhealthy Family
Analyzes the characteristics of the dysfunctional family and how the cycle of emotional disease is passed from generation to generation.
V 389.4 The Compulsive Family
Explores how incorrect belief about the self leads to compulsive behavior, the core of all addictions.
V 389.5 The Persecuted
Emphasizes that the problem of incest and violence within
the family affects the lives of 50 million Americans - at a price all of
society much pay.
V 389.6 The “Bad” Child
Looks at the moral and emotional abuse children suffer from parents who are uninformed about the role of shame and guilt in growing up.
V 389.7 The Most Common Family Illness
Reveals
V 389.8 Help for the Family
Details the positive community resources available for helping families heal their wounds.
V 389.9 Health for the Family
Shows how to overcome denial of problems, and how to intervene successfully to lead a family member or friend to help and health.
V 389.10 Hope for the Family
Outlines the dynamics of speciality groups that create “them vs. us” attitudes which negate the human healing process. Bradshaw defines hope as the power to heal ourselves, therefore the world.
V 805.1 Canticle of the Cosmos - The Story of Our Time
At the end of his life, Albert Einstein concluded that, "The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." This program introduces the new mode of consciousness Einstein's own work opened up.
V 805.2 Canticle of the Cosmos - The Primeval Fireball
From its very beginning, the universe is an elegant creative event. Fifteen billion years ago the universe sprang into being with the order and delicacy of a developing embryo.
V 805.3 Canticle of the Cosmos - Feast of Consciousness
The Milky Way galaxy gave birth to exploding stars, which brought about a planet with molten lava, which became living flesh and singing humans. Consciousness is an intrinsic to the universe as the gravitational dynamic.
V 805.4 Canticle to the Cosmos -Fundamental Order of the Universe
New Story Project, Adult
The powers of the universe sweep the Earth around the Sun,swirl the winds about the planet, awaken the intelligence rooted in genetic codes. In this program we identify and reflect upon the inherent meaning of these primal powers.
V 805.5 Canticle to the Cosmos - Destruction and Loss
New Story Project, Adult
From the beginning of time and throughout the galaxies,creativity has required energy that comes from collapse and chaos. By attending to the drama in cosmic birth we begin to identify creative possibilities that hover in the bitter experiences of life.
V 805.6 Canticle to the Cosmos - A Magical Planet
New Story Project, Adult
In all of the wild discoveries of astrophysics collapsing black holes,exploding galaxies warped space and time-nothing compares to the wild creativity of our planet. Earth is that cauldron where the heart of a cosmic imagination shows its deeper reaches.
V 805.7 Canticle to the Cosmos -Sex, Death and Dreams
New Story Project, Adult
The greatest epic in the known universe is the story of life on Earth. Here are the major events in this drama, and the central principles governing billions of years of biological creativity.
V 805.8 Canticle to the Cosmos - The Nature of the Human
New Story Project, Adult
Recent work in mathe-matical cosmology and evolutionary biology offers a fresh vision on the purpose and role of human beings on Earth, yet a vision similar to those original insights inherent in our ancient wisdom traditions.
V 805.9 Canticle to the Cosmos - Fire in the Mind
New Story Project, Adult
Human language, art, culture is the most powerful and dangerous invention in the last one and half billion years of Earth's adven-ture.The fundamental relationship between DNA and human codings shows how the planet's destiny is now woven into human decision.
V 805.10 Canticle to the Cosmos - The Timing of Creativity
New Story Project, Adult
The universe is a sequence of creative transformations, each with its own intrinsic timing and its own store of energy. Human fulfillment rests on identifying and participating in the creativity inherent in our moment in the cosmos.
V 805.11 Canticle to the Cosmos - The Human Story
New Story Project, Adult
A comprehensive view of the entire 50,000 year human journey, with attention given to the three major hinge moments when humans "reinvented" themselves. Focuses on humanity's fourth and greatest transformation-the one taking us out of our present destructive mode and into a renewal of the Earth community.
V 805.12 Canticle to the Cosmos - A New Prosperity
New Story Project, Adult
How to live so that one's work contributes to terrestrial and cosmic advance. The crucial orientations for leadership roles in economics, education, agriculture, medicine, the healing arts, technology, commerce and governance.
Christian Morality and Forgiveness, V 361
De Sales’ most challenging series presents the critical principles of modern Catholic morality. The Church’s tradition of sacramental forgiveness is also considered from historical contemporary perspectives. Special sessions are devoted to specific moral issues taught with the aid of real-life “mini-dramas”.
V
361.1 Session 1: An Introduction
to the Judeo-Christian Moral Tradition
Session 2: A History of
Sacramental Forgiveness
V
361.2 Session 3: Forming a
Healthy Christian Conscience
Session 4: The Divine-Self: A
Foundation for Moral Relationships
V
361.3 Session 5: Loving Your
Neighbor as Yourself
Session 6: Human Sexual Love:
The Power of Life
V 361.4 Session
7: The Joyful Struggle to Build a Christian Society
Session 8: Touching God: A Celebration of Forgiveness
Christianity: The First Thousand
Years, V 2104
The Faith Conquers (Christianity: The First Thousand Years)
The Golden Age of Christianity began, appropriately enough, on January 1st. On that day in the year 800, the Pope placed a crown on the head of the Frankish king Charlemagne, declaring him the new Holy Roman Emperor.
This video details the enlightened reforms that Charlemagne
undertook, which lifted
Christianity: The First Thousand Years, DVD 2
Videos with Values,
200 min., J.H. - Adult
Christianity the First Thousand Years..It is an epic saga embracing emperors and preachers, saints and sinners, the teaching of a man accepted by millions as the Savior, and the battles fought in His name. From the Crucifixion to the coming of the Crusades, this video traces the rise of one of the world’s great religions. Scholars explore the intertwined fates of the Roman Empire and the faith it first persecuted, then later adopted. Theologians reveal how the New Testament was shaped, how pagan festivals were transformed into Christian holidays and how modern discoveries shed new light on the dawn of Christianity Drawing on ancient texts, the Scriptures and visits to sites like Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia, this is a spellbinding journey through Christianity: The First Thousand Years.
Christianity: The Second 1000 Years
Videos with Values,
200 min., J.H.. - Adult
This sequel to Christianity: The First Thousand Years chronicles ten centuries of belief and conflict, not just the events and personalities but also the forces behind them. From the Crusades and the Reformation to the sweeping changes of Vatican II, each fascinating episode is illuminated through extensive use of historical documents, commentary from renowned scholars, and visits to the sites where history was made.
V
742 After You Say “I Do”..
V
742.1 Communication in Marriage - Dr.
H. Norman Wright
V
742.2 Money and Finances in
Marriage - Dr. Larry Burkett
V 742.3
Relationships in Marriage - Dr. Tim & Beverly Lahaye
Covenant (Come Journey with Me), V 799.3
Brown-Roa, 60 min., HS - Adult
We become familiar with the prophet Jeremiah who proclaims a new covenant built on those which have preceded it.
Cultural Blessings, V 503
Franciscan
Communications, 200 min. total, Adult
A celebration of North American spiritualities, each colorful session highlights another face of the continent’s unique racial, cultural, and spiritual diversity. Here is an opportunity to appreciate how a variety of gifts and faith perspectives can enrich not only society at large but the individual as well. The sessions are enhanced by the views of people like Thea Bowman, Jose Hobday, Henry Greenidge, Margo LeBert, and Richard Montes.
V
503.1 Touching Earth - The World
Is Among Us
V
503.2 Caring Communities - Built
on a Rock
V
503.3 Creating Energies - Until
All Are Filled
V
403.4 Liberating People - New
Wine for the Banquet
V 503.5 Living
Reflections - The Light Within
EcuFilm,
20-25 min. each (6 videos), Adult
Many of us are ready to simplify our lives but who has the time to do it! Or the know-how! Being an on-the-go consumer is a American as apple pie. It keeps the economy strong. But what is it doing to us and all we love? Some people are saying it has made us sick with a disease they cleverly call “affluenza.” In a warm and engaging way, Tony Campolo tells us about a cure that’s actually documented in the Bible. Most of us already know something about that cure: “Sell all you have and give it to the poor,” for example. But we think and sometimes say, “Surely Jesus didn’t mean this literally!” Or, “We live in a more complicated day when you just can’t do some of those things Jesus talked about!” But Tony says we can and he tells us how. He tackles such forbidden subjects as our “money” and our “time” and our “stuff.” He’s really telling us that we must simplify in order to live fully. To keep him from “oversimplifying” about “simplifying,” we’ve assembled some folks to raise your questions.
V
2093.1 Abundant Life: What is It?
V
2093.2 Money: How poor does Jesus
want us to be?
V
2093.3 Time: How much do I have to
give away?
V
2093.4 Stuff: How much can I have?
V
2093.5 Support: What will help?
V 2093.6 Next: What do I do come Monday morning?
Discovering Everyday Spirituality, V 714
Ecu-Film, 25 min. each, Adult
This six-part series profiles ordinary people who seek to reclaim and nurture the sacredness that can be found in everyday life. Thomas Moore, best selling author of Care of the Soul and Soul mates, reflects on how, by following their example, we can all gain greater satisfaction in our lives and come to a deeper knowledge of what it means to be human.
V 714.1 Story (Parts 1 & 2) - Stories have the power to heal and set free, particularly the stories of our own lives. Segments include:.Mothers and daughters tell intimate family stories of birth, marriage and death
Dan Wakefield leads a spiritual autobiography workshop
V 714.2 Place (Parts 3 & 4) - By paying attention to our homes and neighborhoods we discover the spiritual geography of our lives. Segments include:
Poet Kathleen Norris unearths the mystical pull of the
.A mother revisits her childhood home and makes a startling discovery
V 714.3 Activity (Parts 5 & 6) - All our activities--work, art or chores-- can enhance and deepen our spiritual lives. Segments include: Jeff Smith (The Frugal Gourmet) whips us a theology of cooking…Robert Fulghum irons his shirt as a form of contemplation
V 714.4 Ritual (Parts 7 & 8) - Rituals give order and meaning to our lives, linking our inner and outer worlds. They form the vary fabric of our lives. Whether reenacted daily, seasonally or every once in awhile, they point to a deep desire for meaning and stability. In these two episodes, the ordinary rituals of daily life are profiled. By anchoring us to a deeper part of ourselves, these everyday acts enable us to confront the continuing unpredictability of life. Segments include:.. A Professional writer, mother and wife carves out daily domestic rituals to keep chaos at the edge of modern life
..The Sunday afternoon meal, a tradition stretching back
several generations, becomes a ritual of strengthening connections
for a busy family in
..A country-born urban professional recreates a sense of home through the
ritual of horseback riding.. A sudden and tragic death confronts a father with the challenge of moving forward and creating simple rituals to commemorate a life
This series is written and hosted by Fr. Michael Himes. Fr. Himes looks at the deep issues of spirituality and provides unique insights in his warm, often humorous, and always engaging, style. Enacted scenes, spectacular and serene nature shots, and lively graphics make these programs visually appealing. Perfect for RCIA, small Christian communities, college courses and retreats.
Oftentimes spirituality is seen as a private journey, a solo flight to God. Father Himes demonstrates clearly that there can be no true spirituality without a community.
3rd MILLENNIUM
Award-winning director, Fr. George J. Torok was there. The Council, its excitement and its vision come to life in these nine milestone videos.
Evangelization, V 741.4
3rd MILLENNIUM
Award-winning director, Fr. George J. Torok was there. The Council, its excitement and its vision come to life in these nine milestone videos.
The Exodus theme is explored as a process of becoming, i.e., of coming to fullness of life.
Faces on Faith, V 580
Rosemary Radford Ruether, Ecu-Film , 6 min., Adult
This theologian has challenged a whole generation of scholars to break through the patriarchal mindset of the Bible to discover new Christian symbols of universal meaning.
Father - Mystery of God, The, V 1024
Thomas
More Publishing, 30 min., Adult
This program introduces us to the in-born human conditions that lead us to search for God and to recognize God’s presence in our world and lives. Segments on The Nicene Creed, Baptism and Marriage are included, along with an African folktale about the Creation and the story of Abraham and Sarah.
When
couples proclaim their marriage vows, romance, idealism and dreams bolster
their commitments. But what happens in a
marriage when romantic love dies? When
those “charming” personality differences become irritants or agents of hurt
feelings? How does a couple cope with
the tension between sacrifice and assertion, between loving self, spouse and
children? And ultimately this program
will explore the meaning of a Christian marriage, how one infuses marriage with
a living Faith.
Gripped by darkness and turmoil,
Genesis - A Living Conversation, V 915
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 1 In God’s Image -The very first story in the Book of Genesis, God’s creation of the Earth and man.
Episode 2 Temptation - Adam and Eve’s testing of the forbidden
fruit and their subsequent expulsion from
Genesis II, V 178
Intermedia (6 videos), 6 two-hour sessions, HS - Adult
The major goals of this program are to help either adult or high-school participants realize that spiritual growth is a journey or pilgrimage, evaluate their relationships with other people, examine the role of prayer in their lives, get in touch with their self-image and self-ideal, and achieve spiritual maturity.
Corpus Video, 40 min., Adult
This video is based on the popular and critically acclaimed book of the same name. It is filled with thought-provoking images, tackling touch questions of hell, sin and vengeance in such a way that viewers are led to transformation and healing in the midst of a relationship with the loving, merciful and saving God.
Liturgical Press, 4 videos-19 video lectures, Adult
Written
in a poetic and symbolic style, John’s Gospel and letters prayerfully reflect
on Jesus and his eternal relationship to the Creator. This stury invites you to meditate on God’s
overwhelming love.
Gospel According to Luke, V 493
The
Liturgical Press, 2 videos - 13 video lectures, Adult
Marked by the compassion of Jesus, the Gospel stories of Luke demonstrate the universal nature of Jesus’ mission. Luke’s focus on God’s faithfulness encourages us today.
Liturgical
Press, Adult
This earliest account of Jesus’ life focuses on the Paschal events and will draw you into an examination of what it means to follow Jesus, even in his suffering.
Gospel Attitudes
Rooted in the Beatitudes, these sessions focus on perennial gospel questions and attitudes that underlie good mental, emotional and spiritual health. Topics include the purpose of life, coping with suffering, and the call to justice. Outstanding contemporary speakers such as Richard Rohr, Gerald May, Patricia Livingston and Mary Luke Tobin share what they have seen and heard as they have tried to help others to live the Gospel.
V
501.1 Pursuing Happiness - Blessed Are
Those
V
501.2 Questioning Priorities - You
Already Know What to Do
V
501.3 Finding Peace - Courage to Walk
on Water
V 501.4 Choosing Health - Reach for the Master’s Cloak
V 501.6 Living Justice - No Longer a Stranger’s Face
Gospel of John - Visions of the Gospels, V 1083
Fr.
Michael Himes, 29 min., Adult
A theological meditation on the other gospels, the Gospel of John invites us to find God in our love for one another.
Fr.
Michael Himes, 29 min., Adult
In this gospel of mercy, we see that God is at work in unexpected places and so calls for a revolution in which the poor are raised up.
Gospel of Mark - Visions of the Gospels, V 1080
Fr.
Michael Himes, 29 min., Adult
In this starkest of the gospels, the background of Jesus’ life and destiny shows a clear struggle between God and the demonic power at work in the world.
Gospel of Matthew - Visions of the Gospels, V 1081
Fr.
Michael Himes, 29 min., Adult
Matthew’s gospel shows how the disciples lived in a community formed by Jesus.
Happiness Is An Inside Job, V 505
“Expectations have a lot to do with our happiness. It is one of those life lessons that is hardest to learn. To the extent that we think our happiness will come from outside things or even other persons, our dreams are destined for death. The true formula is, H = IJ. Happiness is an inside job.”
Seg. 1. Introduction
Seg. 2. Self-Acceptance
Seg. 3. Full-Responsibility
Seg. 4. Relaxation
Seg. 5. Acts of Love
Seg. 6. Stretching
Seg. 7. Goodfinding
Seg. 8. Growth, Not Perfection
Seg. 9. Communication
Seg. 10. Enjoyment of Life
Seg. 11. Prayer
Seg. 12. Conclusion
Hidden Keys to Loving Relationships, V 445
The Gary
Smalley Seminar, 6 30-45 min. segments, Adult
This video will give you more insights and a greater
understanding about the keys to building close and intimate relationships than
any book you have ever read. Men and
women from every walk of life have given “rave reviews” about
Hidden Keys to Successful Parenting, V 446
The
Gary Smalley Seminar, Adult
This video teaches parents how to discover their child’s
personality type, their strengths and minimize their weaknesses. He teaches how to move out of the two
parenting styles that can produce devastating long range consequences, and move
into the parenting style that produces the most stable and fulfilled
children. Parents will learn how to
motivate their children; how to remove walls between them and their children
and keep the lines of meaningful communication and love flowing both ways. These are just a few of the areas
Fisher Productions, 20 min., Adult
Do you want to pray as a family but just don’t know how to do it? How do you get children (and adults) of a variety of ages to do more than awkwardly mouth prayers together? What do you do with the kids who think any kind of prayer together is ridiculous?
(Dr. James C.
Dobson) Word Inc., 39 min., Adult
Dr. Dobson offers concrete suggestions to parents on how they can help their children avoid the identity crisis that leaves many young people feeling unloved and alienated from family and friends. He suggests that the topics of inferiority, conformity, love, and sexual development be discussed, and he provides information on how to talk about these subjects.
Paulist
Press, 25 min., Adult
In a video perfect for pre-Baptism classes, parent meetings in religious education programs or as a gift to parents, this program explores practical ways to "pass on the faith" to children. Realizing that faith is "caught" more than it is "taught", this video inspires parents to manifest their own faith to their children in everyday situations. Viewers will come away with a new understanding of what it means to convey faith and with numerous practical tips.
Imagination: New Approaches to the Bible, V 728
Ecu-Film, 1 hr. 30 min. Adult
In this four-part (2--25 min. segments) videotape, internationally acclaimed scholar, lecturer and author Walter Brueggemann uses biblical texts as a source for imagining a world "quite unlike the world we ordinarily take for granted." As one critic claims, Dr. Brueggemann "listens to the scripture and the human condition and then develops a lively conversation between the two."
Inactive Catholics, why They Return, V 513
Liguori, 30 min., Adult
This video takes a personal look at why some Catholics choose to “leave the Church” and why many have chosen to return.
Internalizing the Faith, V 508
(William J. O’Malley, S.J.) Tabor, 39 min.,
Adult
Faith is a free gift from God. But that freedom goes both ways. We are free to refuse the gift of faith. Parents and catechists can pretzel themselves into knots explaining the faith, but that in no way compels any listener to accept the message. How do we pass not only knowledge of Christianity but faith as well?
Seg. 1: What Is Faith - 17 min.
Seg. 2: What Is Bottom-Line Christianity - 20 min.
Seg. 3: Theology/Belief/Religion - 17 min.
Introduction to Catholicism, V 544
Paulist
Press, 60 min., Adult
A broad, dynamic, but non‑comprehensive introduction to some key topics and themes in Catholicism. Perfect for R.C.I.A.
Tabor,
6 2 hr. videos, Adult
This course draws together Scripture, tradition, and human
experience in an attempt to clarify the person and meaning of Jesus
Christ. Dr. Moore will help participants
know more about Jesus Christ. Dr. Moore
will help participants know more about Jesus Christ and come to a fuller
appreciation of his significance in their lives. The sessions are:
V
364.1 Methodology for
Constructive Christology
V
364.2 The Activity and Message
of Jesus
V
364.3 Contemporary Understanding
of the Death of Jesus
V 364.4 The Reality of the Resurrection
V
364.5 The Council of
V 364.6 Contemporary
Christological Reflections
Introduction to the New Testament, V 365
Tabor,
6 2-hour videos, Adult
Dr. Anthony Tambasco explains why the Gospels and Paul’s Epistles are much more than historical accounts of a past age. They are faith documents that help us formulate our faith experience in relationship to the faith experience of the earliest communities. The sessions are:
V
365.1 How Do We Read the
Gospels?
V
365.2 The Jesus of History
V
365.3 The Meaning of the
Resurrection
V
365.4 Paul’s Letter to the Romans:
The Mystery of Redemption
V
365.5 Mark’s Gospel: The
Suffering Messiah
V 365.6 John’s
Gospel: Jesus as Revelation of God in Our Midst
Isaiah, V 494
The
Liturgical Press, 3 videos-13 video lectures, Adult
Isaiah’s words to
Isaiah: The Message, The Vision, V 795
Paulist
Press, 120 min., Adult
This video consists of 8 15 min. sessions designed to offer insights into the culture, history, political milieu, and traditions that influenced the writing of the Book of Isaiah.
Jesus and His Times, V 576
These richly textured, highly enjoyable programs combine
film of the present‑day
As the story of Christ unfolds, we learn about ancient Jewish customs of betrothal, marriage and divorce. Village life is re‑created and the political climate is examined in detail.
V 576.1 The Story Begins ‑ From the betrothal of Mary and Joseph, through the birth of Jesus, Daily life in Nazareth where Christ grew up and the 12‑year‑old Jesus in the Temple at Passover.
V 576.2 Among His People ‑ Christ's baptism by John the Baptist, his traveling ministry, parables, the raising of Lazarus and teaching the Lord's Prayer.
V 576.3 The Final Days ‑ Jerusalem as it was and is today. Christ's triumphant entry into the Holy City, driving the merchants out of the Temple, the Last Supper, Crucifixion and resurrection.
Jesus and the Gospels, V 796
Paulist Press, 120 min., Adult
This video consists of 8 15 min. sessions designed to introduce the viewer to the New Testament.
Jesus - Mystery of God, The, V 1025
Thomas More Publishing, 30 min., Adult
How God is revealed to us in the person of Jesus, the meaning of Christmas and the ‘radical ethic’ Jesus preached at the Sermon on the Mount are featured along with the story of ‘Jairus’ Daughter’.
John, the Beloved Disciple, V 827
Paulist Press, 120 min., Adult
This video consists of eight 15-min. Sessions designed to introduce the viewer to the Community, message and witness of JOHN, THE BELOVED DISCIPLE.
Hosts Lawrence Boadt, C.S.P. and Maria Harris bring together the best of contemporary scholarship with the challenge of personal growth in faith.
Session 1: The Community of the Beloved Disciple
Session 2: The Writing of the Gospel
Session 3: John’s Prologue and Understanding Jesus’ Identity
Session 4: The Book of Signs
Session 5: The Climax of the Book of Signs
Session 6: The Last Supper
Session 7: The Passion Narrative
Session 8: The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus
Journey of Faith, (Come Journey with Me), V 799.1
Brown-Roa, 30 min., HS - Adult
We are introduced to the land, people of the Bible and to the Bible.
Kids Talking to Kids About Violence, V 2033
This
video is a must for any kid affected by violence at school or in the
neighborhood. This entertaining program
will teach kids nonviolent ways to handle conflict. Kids will discover how to create positive
peer pressure as they influence each other to do the right thing. Through role plays, interviews and
dramatizations, kids will gain concrete skills to effectively face conflict in
the hallway, on the playing field, in the parking lot, at parties, in the
classroom, to and from school and in their own neighborhoods.
Kingdom, (Come Journey with Me), V 799.5
Brown-Roa, 60 min., HS-A
The kingdom theme is rich in the symbols of Ancient Near
Eastern rulers. We review the history of
Based on solid insights from the Christian spiritual traditions and contemporary social sciences, these sessions portray life as an on-going process of growth and development. The Good News is heard as an invitation to face more confidently life’s transitions and challenges. James Fowler, Dolores Curran, Evelyn and James Whitehead and Joseph Donders bring their considerable expertise to the interviews developed for these sessions.
V
502.1 Making Connections - With
Eyes Wide Open
V
502.2 Coming Home - Let the
Children Enter
V
502.3 Growing Pains - Weeds and
Wheat Together
V
502.4 Maturing Relationships -
More than Mother or Brother
V
502.5 Discovering Options - The
Spring Within
V 502.6 Seeking
Wisdom - Where the Treasure Is
Fisher
Productions (Richard Rohr), 20 min., Adult
Why do we do what we do in ministry? What are we trying to achieve? Are we trying to convert people, or save them, or lesson their pain? Richard Rohr has some definite answers and they are none of the above.
Living Gospels, The, V 368
DeSales,
60 min. ea., Adult
The purpose and meaning of the Good News is beautifully produced in this special video bible study. The four unique gospel portraits of Jesus will be presented in order to help adults develop a more personal and prayerful relationship to Christ.
V
368.1 Session 1: Introducing the
“Good News” According to Mark
Session 2: Learning the Secrets
of the Messiah and His Kingdom
V
368.2 Session 3: Presenting the
New Testament According to Matthew
Session 4: Instructing our
Hearts with Parables
V
368.3 Session 5: Searching for
the Meaning of Jesus According to Luke
Session 6: The Good News About
God’s Merciful Love
V
368.4 Session 7: Judiasm: The
Movement from Politics to Faith
Session 8: Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Old and New Covenants
Commitment is the heart of marriage. Yet how can we say “forever” when so many changes will occur within ourself, our spouse, and our marriage? To marry a person is to marry a process, a process that gifts the couple with glorious enrichment and agonizing challenges. This program will explore the stages of marriage -- stages of stress and vitality. By understanding the inherent blessings and curses of each stage, the couple is empowered to celebrate its death and resurrection experience.
Mary, V 741.8
Award-winning director, Fr. George J. Torok was there. The Council, its excitement and its vision come to life in these nine milestone videos.
Media Violence and the Family: Finding Solutions, V 2032
Learn
how to view television violence from a child’s perspective and uncover the
effects of media violence on kids.
Discover how children’s interpretation of television violence
significantly differs according to the to the youngster’s age.
Midlife, Invitation to Intimacy, (Part 1) V 850
Daughters of
For some, midlife can be a time of trauma and pain, while for others it is a time of gentle opportunity for remarkable inner transition. This transition is an invitation to intimacy with self, others and God. Whatever you walk of life, this video will help you understand the midlife transition. It invites you to being your journey with positive steps to achieve healing and growth. That journey continues through the gift of self-understanding, sharing with others, and developing new approaches to prayer.
Part 1.--Introduction and Stages of Life
Part 2.--Midlife--Separation and Endings
Part 3.--Midlife--Betwist and Between
Midlife, Invitation to Intimacy, (Part 2), V 851
Daughters of
Part 4.--Reintegration and Midlife
Part 5.--A View of the Mountain
Part 6.--Healing at Midlife
Mystery of Faith: Introduction to Catholicism, V 737
(1-10)
With the election of the son of a village postman as Pope in 1905, the expectations of a modern Papacy were turned on their head. His mission was to raise issues that would continue to resonate throughout this century and create dilemmas for the Catholic Church. This video concludes the series with a review of the challenges facing the Papacy both inside and beyond the Catholic Church as it prepares to enter its Third Millennium.
Our Baptismal Covenant with Christ, V 366
Discover the key to much of what has happened in the Church since Vatican II. This is a series which Catholic adults cannot afford to overlook. Special sessions on the RCIA and Lay Ministry demonstrate why baptism is becoming the force that is changing the life of today’s Church.
V
366.1 Session 1: The Spiritual
Foundation of Baptism
Session 2: The Devleopment of
Baptism in the Early Church
V
366.2 Session 3: The Early Rites
of Baptism
Session 4: Baptismal Theology of
the Second
V
366.3 Session 5: The R.C.I.A.
Theory
Session 6: The R.C.I.A. in
Practice
V
366.4 Session 7: Church Law
& Lay Ministry: The Rights and Obligations of Baptism
Session 8: Lay Ministry in Practice: Our Response to the Baptismal Covenant
Our Catholic Creed, V 359
This video presents a course in the “basics of faith”. Each of the sessions has been designed around the faith statements of the Apostles’ Creed. However, each doctrinal issue is presented in a lively and engaging format which raises today’s faith concerns in light of Vatican II. This “video catechism” guarantees participants a challenging opportunity to grow in a personal, prayerful appreciation of our Church’s greatest truths. The entire series has been an invaluable resource for the parish R.C.I.A.
V 359.1 Session 1. Many Creeds...One Credo
“A look at the foundation of all Christian belief”
Session 2. The Divine Personality
“A Judeo-Christian understanding of God”
V 359.2 Session 3. Who Do You Say That I Am
“A reflection on God’s indispensable gift of the Spirit”
Session 4. Holy Spirit: Breath of God
“A reflection on God’s indispensable gift of the Spirit”
V 359.3 Session 5. We Are God’s Holy People
“Church--the importance of Christian community”
Session 6. Blessed Are You
“The Catholic tradition of Mary
and the Communion of Saints”
V 359.4 Session 7. My Peace I Leave With You
“The sacramental and healing ministry of the Church”
Session 8. We Believe in Life Everlasting
“A meditation of hope on Christian immortality”
DeSales (8 sessions), 60 min. ea., Adult
Presenting the heart of Catholic worship, this series leads adults into a better appreciation of the impressive history and meaning of the Eucharist. Half of the eight sessions focus on the various parts of the liturgy as we celebrate them today. Other colorful sessions present related topics such as the Liturgical Year and the place of the Eucharist in today’s spirituality.
V
367.1 Session 1: From Passover
to Eucharist
Session 2: Of Rituals and Human Elements
V
367.2 Session 3: A Look at How
Catholics Begin their Worship Today
Session 4: Catholics Use the
Scriptures Too
V
367.3 Session 5: Both Altar and
Table
Session 6: We Becoming Living
Bread
V
367.4 Session 7: Why It’s
Different Every Sunday
Session 8: Where Does the Tabernacle & Benediction Fit Today?
Liturgical Press,
Adult
This study’s commentary compares the particular insights found in the passion and resurrection accounts of the Gospels. Examining these events, the core of our faith, will challenge you to incorporate both the pain of the cross and the hope of the resurrection into daily living. Ideal as a Lenten/Easter study.
Paul’s Captivity Letters, V 516
In these letters of encouragement, correction, instruction
written from prison, Paul lovingly pastors the young communities of Asia and
Piecing It Together: What Archaeology Can Tell Us About
Biblical Times, V 2023
Pope and the People (Saints and Sinners), V 2006 (Volume
5) - The modern era ushered in by the French Revolution, inaugurated a new
series of challenges for the Popes, forcing them to accept a new secular
“liberal” state in favor of a “pluralist” society. This video focuses on the denunciation of
these secular values by Pope Pius IX and the subsequent attempts of Pope Leo
XIII to lead the Church into the 20th century in a spirit of progress,
realistic diplomacy and conciliation.
Giving Yourself Joyfully - Part 1, (Prayer Made Simple
and Joyful), V 2049
Twenty-Third Publications, 25 min.
“Pure” prayer: what it is and how it involves “willing” to give ourselves to God, even when we feel nothing spiritually or our thoughts drift off.
Giving Yourself Joyfully - Part 2, (Prayer Made Simple
and Joyful), V 2050
Twenty-Third Publications, 25 min.
Fidelity to God’s will as manifested in the “present moment.” The past is gone; the future is hidden. We have only the present to rest in God--just as we are.
Giving Yourself to God (Prayer Made Simple and Joyful), V
2049
Twenty-Third Publications, 25 min.
Joy in prayer. The greatest, honor we can give God through our prayer is to live joyfully, believing in God’s great love for us.
Peaceful Journeys: Praying, V 2134
Ave
Maria Press, (Robert Wicks), 25 min., Adult
How can one develop a simple, yet vibrant, prayer life? Is there a structure, which we can be faithful to each day, which will encourage and challenge us? What are the basic building blocks of the spiritual life and how can we put them in place immediately? In a visually creative program, Robert Wicks provides answers which will help anyone wanting to pray.
Peaceful Journeys: Nurturing, V 2135
Ave Maria Press (Robert Wicks), 25 min., Adult
Spiritual boredom is one of the greatest enemies of the spiritual life. Even a very busy person with many challenges in life can suffer from it. By knowing how to nurture our inner lives, we can avoid unnecessary spiritual and psychological problems. In a very clear, illustrative fashion, helpful suggestions are provided on how to nurture this inner life.
Peaceful Journeys: Caring, V 2136
Ave Maria Press, (Robert Wicks), 25 min., Adult
Prayer and compassion feed on each other. Without prayer, compassion can lead to an undisciplined form of activism. Without compassion our prayer can become a narrow form of “quietism”. In this video, basic elements of healthy caring are reviewed and illustrated.
Prayer in Your Home, V 460
Franciscan Communications, 30 min., Adult
This
video presents the enriching possibilities of family prayer within five
symbolic home activities. Sharing a
meal, preparing for sleep, sharing our stories, experiencing consolation, and
celebrating a special even can all be settings for prayer.
Praying the Beatitudes: A Meditation
Through Art, V 718
Corpus , 12 min.,
Adult
The Beatitudes have been called the "Magna Carta" of Christianity. This video provides a prayerful way of meditating on their deep meaning. The visuals consist entirely of the dramatic mandalas of artist Geri Hable. Mandala means "possessing one's essence or wholeness". This video of mandalas focused on the Beatitudes invites viewers to reflect quietly, seek healing and pray about whatever strikes them as they "listen" to the colors, shapes, symbolic forms and powerful words.
Praying the Psalms, V 721
Corpus, 20 min., Adult
This video will help the viewer apply the Psalms to his/her own life, making these prayers one's own. Compelling visuals bring the Psalms to new life, even for those familiar with them. The insights of Sr. Joan Chittister touch the soul. You will learn the historical context of the Psalms, why the Psalms were written, how the Psalms challenge us today as a society, as a church, and as individuals.
Tabor
(2 videos), Adult
A learn-by-doing multidimensional program developed in collaboration with United States Catholic Conference Department of Education and the National Advisory Committee on Adult Religious Education as authorized by the USCC Committee on Education. Its purpose is to help to train members of your program-planning team to develop, design, implement, and evaluate the adult religious education program for the parish.
Protest and Division (Saints and Sinners), V 2005 (Volume
4)
Corruption reared its head again during the Renaissance,
which was also when the Popes were confronted with the massive task of
reconstructing
Reign of God, V 475
The Reign of God. We use the term constantly in preaching and teaching. But take away the pious language and what is it? In this program Father Richard Rohr defines it with stories and images which demand a response from the viewer. Rohr tells us that we cannot say “thy Kingdom come” until we can also say “my kingdom go”. The words and the powerful visuals of this program will challenge the viewer to reflect on his/her own kingdoms and will invite him/her to be open to what is Real, to be open to a world where charity is possible. This program is sure to provoke discussion in RCIA groups, adult education meetings and in small Christian communities.
Religious Freedom, V 741.6
Civilization was awakening from its dark slumber, and
theologians were beginning to question the moral and legal authority of the
Sacrament of Parenthood, V 542
Paulist
Press, 30 min., Adult
An inspirational program showing how parents convey the love of God to their children and are, therefore, sacraments. Parents will be challenged and motivated by these insights into their grace‑filled roles. This video is perfect for parent meetings connected to the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation.
V 380 Scripture from Scratch
The program contains eight two-hour videocassettes for a total of 16 hours of basic Bible study. Each videocassette contains two one-hour sessions. Each session lasts about 60 minutes and includes a 15-minute period of questions and answers.
Unit 1: An Overview of the Bible
V
380.1 Session 1: The Bible:
Where Did We Get It and How Do We Use It?
Session 2: The Old Testament:
What Is It and Who Needs It?
V
380.2 Session 3: The New
Testament: When Was It Written and Why?
Session 4: Studying Scripture:
What’s the Catholic Approach?
Unit 2: An Overview of the Old Testament
V
380.3 Session 1. Will the Real Adam and Eve Please Stand Up?
Session 2. Tribes and Territories/Kings and Conquests
Session 3. A Profitable Look at the Prophets
Session 4. Psalm of the Writings
Unit 3: An Overview of the New Testament
V
380.5 Session 1. The Appeal of Paul
Session 2. Take a Letter
V
380.6 Session 3. Luke Gets in the Act
Session 4. A Real Revolution
Unit 4: An Overview of the Gospels
V
380.7 Session 1. Mark: the Remarkable Disciple
Session 2. Matthew: the Mature Jew
V
380.8 Session 3. Luke: the Gentle Gentile
Session 4. Dear John
From the tenth century onwards, new forces of reform swept through the Church in the West, cleansing, renewing and freeing Christianity from corruption, bribery and abuse. Reform brought with it conflict between the Church and the Holy Roman Emperor, instigated by Pope Gregory VII. The age of the Inquisition and the Crusades followed, giving rise to a new confront between Christianity and Islam.
Soul, V 591
Advent Videos, 50 min. ea.3 videos, HS - Adult
Exploring the greatest of all mysteries, these three programs bridge the gulf between modern science and faith, asserting that the price of knowledge is not spiritual emptiness. SOUL shows how progress leads many scientists to see the hand of God in the cosmos.
Speaking of Love, V 456
PBS Home Video, 54 min., Adult
“When human love was invented,” says Dr. Leo Buscaglia, “it didn’t come with an instruction manual.”
But with Speaking of Love, Dr. Buscaglia takes a step towards writing one himself. Through warm, revealing stories, this best-selling author explains the idea of love in its many meanings. His passionate speaking style is so compelling, it arouses people to try and nurture more love in their lives.
Thomas More
Publishing, 30 min., Adult
The stories of how the Blessed Virgin Mary answered the Spirit’s call and the Native American tale of “The Wind and the Rain” are combined with other metaphors and images to give a rich description of the powerful presence of the Spirit in everyday life.
Spirituality for Today’s Woman, V 509
Tabor, Five 20 min. segments, Adult
Throughout the church, women are coming together to explore and integrate the meaning of what it is to be a woman of faith in today’s world. New understandings of adulthood are deepening these explorations. Woman of faith are often asking themselves this question: “What kind of spirituality is needed today not only for ourselves but for our children, our church, and for the whole world”? This program is one response to this question and to the situations of women today.
Seg.
1: Silence Seg.
3: Ritual Mourning
Seg. 2: Remembering Seg. 4: Artistry
Seg. 5: Birthing
Impossible
to avoid, conflict is an opportunity for growth if we learn to trust
ourselves. Seeing conflict as a positive
sign often requires a complete shift in our perceptions. This program empowers family members to work
through conflict. You will learn
powerful skills to manage and resolve conflict.
You also will discover the common traps to unresolved conflict: becoming
paralyzed by fear; being unwilling to meet the challenge of handling our own
power or the force of someone else’s power; personalizing conflict; and trying
to avoid or accommodate conflict.
Third Millennium, The (Inside the Vatican- Episode 4), V
942
Multimedia Entertainment, 50 min., JH - Adult
This final chapter brings the story of the
Together with Leo Buscalgia, V 457
PBS
Home Video, 52 min., Adult
“Your relationships are as vital as you are,” says Dr. Leo Buscaglia, and they are constantly in the process of change.
Tracing Our Family Tree: The History of the Hebrew
People, V 2022
Under the Roman Boot: The People and Politics of Jesus’
Time, V 2025
Upon This Rock, (Inside the Vatican- Episode 1) V 939
It was an outlawed theology destined to alter the course of
Western civilization. Discover the roots
of that miraculous transformation as Sir Peter takes you on a tour that begins
in the
Upon This Rock (Saints and Sinners), V 2002
The history of the Papacy parallels the history of Western civilization itself, from the founding of the Church by Peter through the end of the second Millennium and the reign of Pope John Paul II. In that time, the Church has become one of the most enduring and influential of all human institutions, outliving great empires and shaping the political and moral destinies of nations and continents.
Upon This Rock (Volume 1) - How did a humble Galilean
fisherman become the figurehead and foundation stone of the papal dynasty? Why did the Christian Church collapse in
This video attempts to answer these questions. From Nero’s persecution of the
apostles Peter and Paul, to Christianity’s triumph as the official religion of the
development of papal authority in the first five centuries.
V 983.1 Genius of the Heart - The opening hour develops the history of the Second Vatican Council, Pope John XXIII, his death and legacy. It tells of the changing relationship with the mass media, the Church’s struggles with a changing world, and the eventual changes in the Liturgy.
V 983.2 Inspired Awakening - Pope Paul VI is elected and keeps “perfect continuity” with his predecessor as the “prophet of worldwide unity.” Clearly Vatican II has an impact on the entire world. The Church in three areas: Liturgy, Laity, and Ecumenism.
V 983.3 Human Dignity - If it wasn’t for Vatican II, some claim,
the Church would not have found its calling among the poor and oppressed. In this segment we see just how influential
Vatican II has been. The Polish
Solidarity Movement, in
V 983.4 A World Transformed - In this hour we see Vatican II’s impact on other facets of life: Peace and justice activism, sexual ethics, and the redefined nature of marriage create lasting impacts felt even today.
V 983.5 The Dynamics of Hope - Pope Paul VI dies, but the Vatican
II legacy carries on, Newly elected Pope John Paul II builds his own
legacy. Liberation theology takes hold
in
Vocabulary of Faith: Religious Concepts in the Hebrew
Scriptures, V 2021
What Catholics Believe About Baptism, V 458.5
What Catholics Believe About the Bible, V 458.1
What Catholics Believe About the Church, V 458.2
What Catholics Believe About Confirmation, V 458.6
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About Death and the Afterlife, V
690
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About the Eucharist, V 458.7
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About the Holy Spirit, V 753
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About Jesus Christ, V 458.3
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About the Mass, V 458.4
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About the New Age Movement, V 689
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About the New Catechism, V 657
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About Prayer, V 752
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About the RCIA, V 458.8
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About Reconciliation, V 658
Liguori, 30 min. ea., Adult
What Catholics Believe About Rights, Freedoms, and
Responsibilities, V 754
God has granted us many freedoms and rights, but they were
not made solely for human pleasure. They are precious gifts from God that allow
us to live in peace and made decisions so we become closer to Him. With these
gifts also come responsibilities.
What Catholics Believe About the Sacraments, V 548
This video will introduce the viewer to some of the fundamental Catholic beliefs about the Sacraments in an enjoyable, challenging, and participatory way.
What Dads Need to Know About Fathering, V 948
In this video Dr. Dobson discusses the many challenges that
threaten meaningful family life. He
points out what he believes is the most important need among families
today--namely, responsible fathering. If
the family survives, Dr. Dobson states, it will be because fathers begin to put
their families at the highest level of priority and reserve something of their
time, effort, and energy for leadership within their own homes. After outlining the principles of responsible
and conscientious fathering, Dr. Dobson shares his own goals for his family and
how we applies them.
What is prayer? What happens when you pray? Does prayer change God's mind?
What Can Suffering Teach Us? (Questions of Faith), V
826.3
Ecu-Film, 27 min.,
Adult
If you are looking for an answer to why we suffer, this is NOT the video for you. But if you are looking to discover how suffering can lead you deeper into the God-human relationship, this video will provide much material to reflect on.
What Is Prayer?, V 826.2
Paulist Press, Adult, 27 min.
What are you looking for in prayer? If you are not praying now, how do you begin? Why are we tempted to “lie” to God in prayer? What difference does it make to pray for someone? These are just a few of the questions which Father Himes addresses.
What Is Spirituality? (Questions of the Soul), V 826.1
Paulist Press, Adult, 27 min.
After telling the story from Nietzsche of the “madman” in the marketplace who declares “God is dead” and the story form The Brothers Karamazov of the “woman with no faith,” Himes examines what is means to be a believer today and shows how that faith must involve all of life in all its dimensions.
What Is Spiritual Discipline? (Questions of the Soul), V
826.4
Paulist Press, Adult, 27 min.
Asceticism has a long and rich tradition within Christianity. But what does it mean, if anything, in today’s world? What is the real motivation for spiritual discipline and how can it lead us closer to the Mystery which is God?
What Matters Anyway?, V 572 (Questions of Faith VI), V
572
Ecu‑Film, 21 min., Adult
What gives your life meaning? What sustains your faith? What does it mean to be fully human?
What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew
About Women, V 947
Dr. James Dobson discusses the principles of a secure, healthy marriage relationship as well as some of the common problems encountered in marriage. He deals specifically with the needs of women as they struggle to cope with depression, low self-esteem, fatigue and time pressure, and over-committed husbands. With humor and insight, Dr. Dobson also covers materialism, infidelity, physiological problems, and the major differences between men and women especially in the area of sexuality.
What’s Being Good Good For? (Questions of Faith IV), V
570
Ecu‑Film, 17min., Adult
What is a good person?
Does religion have anything to do with it? If I'm good, can I expect rewards? Are there any absolutes for behavior?
What’s Good Got to Do With Evil? (Questions of Faith
III), V 569
How can a good God permit evil? Why doesn't God stop innocent suffering? Is God all powerful, all loving? Who's in charge?
Who Is God? (Questions of Faith I), V 567
What's your image of God? When do you think of God? How does it affect your belief in God?
Who is Jesus?, V 729
What role does Jesus play in your faith? What does one have to believe about Jesus to be a Christian?
Who Needs Organized Religion? (Questions of Faith), V 571
What good is organized religion? How do you deal with religious differences?
When Love Gets Tough, V 495
In-Sight Books, Inc., Adult
This was taped in
V 495.1 Making the Decision - Doug explores the issues that make the decision both necessary and complicated. This tape is a must for families facing the decision.
V 495.2 Living Without Guilt - Doug explores the issue of guilt. The series was born when an administrator said, “If the family feels guilt there is nothing we can do that will please them.” This tape helps reduce the guilt.
V 495.3 The Discovery of Purpose - This video helps all of us find a sense of purpose in life. This is especially helpful for the residents as well as their families.
With Burning Hearts, V 1030
45
min., Adult
What difference does it make if I go to church or not? What does liturgy have to do with life? These are age-old challenges to people of faith. In this outstanding video, Fr. Henri Nouwen answers these questions with a profound and beautiful reflection on the meaning of Eucharist for ourselves and our communities. Fr. Nouwen shows us the intimate connection between celebrating the Eucharist and living a “eucharistic
The following 26 videos are animated Bible stories that begin with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and trace Biblical events and leaders right up to the early church in Acts. This set of videos, “Jesus...A Kingdom without Frontiers” features the skills and talents of an international team of recognized scholars, writers, and world-class animators. Each segment concludes with a three minute tutorial that summarized the episode and frames the program within its scriptural and historical context. These videos are produced by CCC of America and approximately 30 minutes each.
Wonders of God’s Creation, V 592
Moody Institute of Science, 60 min. ea.3 videos, All ages
Science and faith come together to celebrate all that God has created on planet earth. Marvelous for inquisitive minds, the spectacular photography in this series takes the viewer from the farthest reaches of the universe to the smallest cell on the tip of the human finger to gain a deeper appreciation for God's infinite power, wisdom and everlasting love.
V 592.1 Planet Earth: Sanctuary Life ‑Unforgettable tour of our planet which shows how it creates an ecosystem of water, land and sky which is vital to our survival.
V 592.2 The Animal Kingdom: Great Are Thy Works ‑ You'll visit honeycombs to see how bees communicate, how bats "see" with sound waves, and watch spiders spin webs stronger than steel. God's profusion and craftsmanship are vividly displayed throughout this remarkable film.
V 592.3 Human Life: The Crown of Creation ‑ God's creative powers are evidenced throughout this examination of the complexity and potential of the human brain, the architectural masterworks of the skeleton and the durability of the heart. Awe‑inspiring viewing for everyone.
Word, the, V 741.7
Writings of St. Paul, V 362
V
362 Writings of
DeSales 8 sessions, 60 min. ea., Adult
An exciting video tour of
V 362.1 Session
1: Paul: The Paradox of Being a Jew for the Gentiles
Session 2: A
Look at the Church only 20 years after the Resurrection
V
362.2 Session 3: To Be Or Not to
Be...Jewish
Session 4: Practical Problems
of Early Christian Life in the “Big City”
V
362.3 Session 5: II Corinthians:
Paul’s Letter of Tears
Session 6: The Letter to the Romans:
“History’s Time Bomb”
V
362.4 Session 7: Paul of Later
Vintage
Session 8: The Pauline Spirit
Lives On
African
American
African American Catholics, CTNA 48
Black Roman Catholicism Today, CTNA 507
Black People’s presence in the Bible, CTNA 506
Black
Catholic Church in
Celebrate: Martin Luther King, CTNA 505
Oblate Media & Communication Corp., 29 min. Adult
This video shows the impact of African-American culture on
the Roman Catholic Church in the
Gift of Blackness, V 303
Gift of Blackness, CTNA 50
Gift of Katherine Drexel, V 523
Franciscan
Communications, 28 min., JH - Adult
This is the dramatic story of a dynamic American woman whose
work for the recognition and personal fulfillment of Native Americans and
African Americans was far ahead of her time.
The film provides a moving insights into the evolution of a religious
vocation.
Roots: The Next Generations, V 2143
A follow-up to Alex Haley’s original mini-series. Episode 1 picks up where Roots end. It’s 1882, 12 years after Kuntas progeny came
to
Aging
Adult Religious Education, CTNA 65
Aging Parents, V 398
Liguori, 30 min.,
Adult
When we were growing up, we depended on our parents to be there when we needed help. But what happens years later when our parents need us? This video is designed to help adult children understand the emotional and physical needs of their aging parents and realize their own emotional and physical limits as care givers.
Basic Tools for Bible Study, V 358 1-8
These sessions introduce Catholics to the world, persons and thought of the Bible. The fundamental skills for studying and praying Scripture are presented with exceptional clarity and inspiration. Important positions of the Catholic Church on issues like bible interpretation and fundamentalism are especially highlighted. Each presentation is assisted by the use of uniquely creative visual aids and hundreds of colorful graphics which help to make the scriptures even more inviting.
V 358.1 Session 1. God’s Broken Silence
“Introducing the concept of revelation and inspiration”
Session 2. Collecting a Divine Library
“History and development of the texts and canon of scripture”
V 358.2 Session 3. At Home in the Bible’s World
“A tour through the important land and languages of the bible”
Session 4. The “Tool” of History
“The influence of time and culture on Sacred Scripture”
V 358.3 Session 5. The “Tools of Literature and Editing”
“The influence of human genius on Sacred Scripture”
Session 6. The “Art” of Interpretation
“Learning the many ways to approach the words of scripture”
V 358.4 Session
7. With Dreams and Symbols
“The intriguing world of apocalyptic literature”
Session 8. The Bible is My Living Word
“Developing a contemporary biblical spirituality”
Catholic Community Experience in Aging, V 64
A teleconference on the aging and parish outreach to them. Each tape contains four segments. The teleconference is divided into four main topics: It’s never been this Way Before; Parish and Service; Spirituality and Pastoral Care; Rights and Responsibilities. Excellent resource for parish groups organizing to address the needs of their aging parishioners.
Christian Morality and Forgiveness, V 361
DeSales,
60 min. ea., Adult
De Sales’ most challenging series presents the critical principles of modern Catholic morality. The Church’s tradition of sacramental forgiveness is also considered from historical contemporary perspectives. Special sessions are devoted to specific moral issues taught with the aid of real-life “mini-dramas”.
V
361.1 Session 1: An Introduction
to the Judeo-Christian Moral Tradition
Session 2: A History of
Sacramental Forgiveness
V
361.2 Session 3: Forming a
Healthy Christian Conscience
Session 4: The Divine-Self: A
Foundation for Moral Relationships
Session 6: Human Sexual Love:
The Power of Life
V
361.4 Session 7: The Joyful
Struggle to Build a Christian Society
Session 8:
Touching God: A Celebration of Forgiveness
Cultural Blessings, V 503
A celebration of North American spiritualities, each colorful session highlights another face of the continent’s unique racial, cultural, and spiritual diversity. Here is an opportunity to appreciate how a variety of gifts and faith perspectives can enrich not only society at large but the individual as well. The sessions are enhanced by the views of people like Thea Bowman, Jose Hobday, Henry Greenidge, Margo LeBert, and Richard Montes.
V 503.1 Touching
Earth - The World Is Among Us
V
503.2 Caring Communities - Built
on a Rock
V 503.3 Creating
Energies - Until All Are Filled
V
503.4 Liberating People - New
Wine for the Banquet
V
503.5 Living Reflections - The
Light Within
Discovery of Purpose, V 495.3
This was taped in
The Discovery of Purpose - This video helps all of us
find a sense of purpose in life. This is
especially helpful for the residents as well as their families.
Elderly, The, CTNA 294
Elderly: Who Is Taking Care of Them, CTNA 274
Genesis II, V 363
The major goals of this program are to help either adult or high-school participants realize that spiritual growth is a journey or pilgrimage, evaluate their relationships with other people, examine the role of prayer in their lives, get in touch with their self-image and self-ideal, and achieve spiritual maturity.
Golden Years, CTNA 427
Gospel Attitudes, V 501
Rooted in the Beatitudes, these sessions focus on perennial gospel questions and attitudes that underlie good mental, emotional and spiritual health. Topics include the purpose of life, coping with suffering, and the call to justice. Outstanding contemporary speakers such as Richard Rohr, Gerald May, Patricia Livingston and Mary Luke Tobin share what they have seen and heard as they have tried to help others to live the Gospel.
V
501.1 Pursuing Happiness -
Blessed Are Those
V
501.2 Questioning Priorities - You
Already Know What to Do
V
501.3 Finding Peace - Courage to
Walk on Water
V 501.4 Choosing Health - Reach for the Master’s Cloak
V
501.5 Satisfying Hungers - With
Bread That Lasts Forever
V 501.6 Living
Justice - No Longer a Stranger’s Face
Group Living: Housing for the Elderly, CTNA 153
Happiness is An Inside Job, V 505
“Expectations have a lot to do with our happiness. It is one of those life lessons that is hardest to learn. To the extent that we think our happiness will come from outside things or even other persons, our dreams are destined for death. The true formula is, H = IJ. Happiness is an inside job.”
Seg. 1. Introduction
Seg. 2. Self-Acceptance
Seg. 3. Full-Responsibility
Seg. 4. Relaxation
Seg. 5. Acts of Love
Seg. 6. Stretching
Seg. 7. Goodfinding
Seg. 8. Growth, Not Perfection
Seg. 9. Communication
Seg. 10. Enjoyment of Life
Seg. 11. Prayer
Seg. 12. Conclusion
Hello in There, V 182
This video is a touching story of Mary, a widow, in a
boring, sterile retirement home, who mails letters to herself, “shoplifts” to
gain attention, and visits her husband’s grace for company. She is befriended by Helen, a sympathetic
customer relations representative in a department store. Their relationship develops, which eases the
frustration of loneliness for the older woman and teaching the younger one much
about older people.
How To Stay Young While Growing Old, CTNA 276
How To Stay Young while Growing Old (Series 5) CTNA 297
Introduction to Christology, V 364
This course draws together Scripture, tradition, and human
experience in an attempt to clarify the person and meaning of Jesus
Christ. Dr. Moore will help participants
know more about Jesus Christ. Dr. Moore
will help participants know more about Jesus Christ and come to a fuller
appreciation of his significance in their lives. The sessions are:
V
364.1 Methodology for
Constructive Christology
V
364.2 The Activity and Message
of Jesus
V
364.3 Contemporary Understanding
of the Death of Jesus
V 364.4 The Reality of the Resurrection
V
364.5 The Council of
V 364.6 Contemporary
Christological Reflections
Introduction to the New Testament, V 365
Dr. Anthony Tambasco explains why the Gospels and Paul’s Epistles are much more than historical accounts of a past age. They are faith documents that help us formulate our faith experience in relationship to the faith experience of the earliest communities. The sessions are:
V
365.1 How Do We Read the
Gospels?
V
365.2 The Jesus of History
V
365.3 The Meaning of the
Resurrection
V
365.4 Paul’s Letter to the
Romans: The Mystery of Redemption
V
365.5 Mark’s Gospel: The
Suffering Messiah
V 365.6 John’s
Gospel: Jesus as Revelation of God in Our Midst
Life Crossroads, V 502
Based on solid insights from the Christian spiritual traditions and contemporary social sciences, these sessions portray life as an on-going process of growth and development. The Good News is heard as an invitation to face more confidently life’s transitions and challenges. James Fowler, Dolores Curran, Evelyn and James Whitehead and Joseph Donders bring their considerable expertise to the interviews developed for these sessions.
V
502.1 Making Connections - With
Eyes Wide Open
V
502.2 Coming Home - Let the
Children Enter
V
502.3 Growing Pains - Weeds and
Wheat Together
V
502.4 Maturing Relationships -
More than Mother or Brother
V
502.5 Discovering Options - The
Spring Within
V 502.6 Seeking
Wisdom - Where the Treasure Is
Living Gospels, V 368
The purpose and meaning of the Good News is beautifully produced in this special video bible study. The four unique gospel portraits of Jesus will be presented in order to help adults develop a more personal and prayerful relationship to Christ.
V
368.1 Session 1: Introducing the
“Good News” According to Mark
Session 2: Learning the Secrets
of the Messiah and His Kingdom
V
368.2 Session 3: Presenting the
New Testament According to Matthew
Session 4: Instructing our
Hearts with Parables
V
368.3 Session 5: Searching for
the Meaning of Jesus According to Luke
Session 6: The Good News About
God’s Merciful Love
V
368.4 Session 7: Judiasm: The
Movement from Politics to Faith
Session 8:
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Old and New Covenants
Living Without Guilt, V 495.2
This was taped in
Living Without Guilt - Doug explores the issue of guilt. The series was born when an administrator said, “If the family feels guilt there is nothing we can do that will please them.” This tape helps reduce the guilt.
Making the Decision, V 495.1
This was taped in
Making the Decision - Doug explores the issues that make the decision both necessary and complicated. This tape is a must for families facing the decision.
Maria’s Grandmother Gets Mixed Up, V 461.4
A child learns to understand and help her grandmother, an Alzheimer’s Patient.
Medicare and Home Health Care, V 877
Memory for Tino, A, V 1065
When young Tino’s Frisbee accidentally lands in old Mrs.
Sunday’s back yard, his pal warns him not to retrieve it, because the weird old
lady is a witch, who will turn him into a toad, or newt, or worse! Passing the house later on, Mrs. Sunday calls
out to Tino, not to cast a spell, but to return his Frisbee. Tino finds the “witch” is really just a
kindly, lonely old woman. Over time, he
learns to embrace that which he feared--someone different from himself.
Midlife, Invitation to Intimacy, V 850
For some, midlife can be a time of trauma and pain, while for others it is a time of gentle opportunity for remarkable inner transition. This transition is an invitation to intimacy with self, others and God. Whatever you walk of life, this video will help you understand the midlife transition. It invites you to being your journey with positive steps to achieve healing and growth. That journey continues through the gift of self-understanding, sharing with others, and developing new approaches to prayer.
Part 1.--Introduction and Stages of Life
Part 2.--Midlife--Separation and Endings
Part 3.--Midlife--Betwist and Between
Midlife, Invitation to Intimacy, V 851
Part 4.--Reintegration and Midlife
Part 5.--A View of the Mountain
Part 6.--Healing at Midlife
Our Catholic Creed, V 359
This video presents a course in the “basics of faith”. Each of the sessions has been designed around the faith statements of the Apostles’ Creed. However, each doctrinal issue is presented in a lively and engaging format which raises today’s faith concerns in light of Vatican II. This “video catechism” guarantees participants a challenging opportunity to grow in a personal, prayerful appreciation of our Church’s greatest truths. The entire series has been an invaluable resource for the parish R.C.I.A.
V 359.1 Session 1. Many Creeds...One Credo
“A look at the foundation of all Christian belief”
Session 2. The Divine Personality
“A Judeo-Christian understanding of God”
V 359.2 Session 3. Who Do You Say That I Am
“A reflection on God’s indispensable gift of the Spirit”
Session 4. Holy Spirit: Breath of God
“A reflection on God’s indispensable gift of the Spirit”
V 359.3 Session 5. We Are God’s Holy People
“Church--the importance of Christian community”
Session 6. Blessed Are You
“The Catholic tradition of Mary and the Communion of Saints”
V 359.4 Session 7. My Peace I Leave With You
“The sacramental and healing ministry of the Church”
Session 8. We Believe in Life Everlasting
“A meditation of
hope on Christian immortality”
Our Celebration of the Eucharist, V 367
DeSales (8 sessions), 60 min. ea., Adult
Presenting the heart of Catholic worship, this series leads adults into a better appreciation of the impressive history and meaning of the Eucharist. Half of the eight sessions focus on the various parts of the liturgy as we celebrate them today. Other colorful sessions present related topics such as the Liturgical Year and the place of the Eucharist in today’s spirituality.
V
367.1 Session 1: From Passover
to Eucharist
Session 2: Of Rituals and Human Elements
V
367.2 Session 3: A Look at How
Catholics Begin their Worship Today
Session 4: Catholics Use the
Scriptures Too
V
367.3 Session 5: Both Altar and
Table
Session 6: We Becoming Living
Bread
V
367.4 Session 7: Why It’s
Different Every Sunday
Session 8:
Where Does the Tabernacle & Benediction Fit Today?
Our Baptismal Covenant with Christ, V 366
DeSales (8 sessions), 60 min. ea., Adult
Discover the key to much of what has happened in the Church since Vatican II. This is a series which Catholic adults cannot afford to overlook. Special sessions on the RCIA and Lay Ministry demonstrate why baptism is becoming the force that is changing the life of today’s Church.
V
366.1 Session 1: The Spiritual
Foundation of Baptism
Session 2: The Devleopment of
Baptism in the Early Church
V
366.2 Session 3: The Early Rites
of Baptism
Session 4: Baptismal Theology
of the Second
V
366.3 Session 5: The R.C.I.A.
Theory
Session 6: The
R.C.I.A. in Practice
V
366.4 Session 7: Church Law
& Lay Ministry: The Rights and Obligations of Baptism
Session 8: Lay Ministry in
Practice: Our Response to the Baptismal Covenan
Priming the Pump, V 360
Tabor, (2 videos), Adult
A learn-by-doing multidimensional program developed in collaboration with United States Catholic Conference Department of Education and the National Advisory Committee on Adult Religious Education as authorized by the USCC Committee on Education. Its purpose is to help to train members of your program-planning team to develop, design, implement, and evaluate the adult religious education program for the parish.
Scripture from Scratch, V 380
V 380 Scripture from Scratch
The program contains eight two-hour videocassettes for a total of 16 hours of basic Bible study. Each videocassette contains two one-hour sessions. Each session lasts about 60 minutes and includes a 15-minute period of questions and answers.
Unit 1: An Overview of the Bible
V
380.1 Session 1: The Bible:
Where Did We Get It and How Do We Use It?
Session 2: The Old Testament:
What Is It and Who Needs It?
V
380.2 Session 3: The New
Testament: When Was It Written and Why?
Session 4: Studying Scripture:
What’s the Catholic Approach?
Unit 2: An Overview of the Old Testament
V
380.3 Session 1. Will the Real Adam and Eve Please Stand Up?
Session 2. Tribes and Territories/Kings and Conquests
Session 3. A Profitable Look at the Prophets
Session 4. Psalm of the Writings
Unit 3: An Overview of the New Testament
V
380.5 Session 1. The Appeal of Paul
Session 2. Take a Letter
V
380.6 Session 3. Luke Gets in the Act
Session 4. A Real Revolution
Unit 4: An Overview of the Gospels
V
380.7 Session 1. Mark: the Remarkable Disciple
Session 2. Matthew: the Mature Jew
V
380.8 Session 3. Luke: the Gentle Gentile
Session 4. Dear John
Understanding Medicare: Medicare and Your Physician’s
Bill, V 608
17 min., Adult
Program #1: MEDICARE AND ADVANCED DIRECTIVES ‑ explains The Patient Self‑Determination Act which allows patients to choose the type of care they would want if they were unable to communicate those wishes for themselves.
Program #2:MEDICARE AND YOUR PHYSICIANS' BILL ‑ explains payment of claims under Medicare Part‑B which is the medical insurance part of Medicare as opposed to Medicare part‑A which covers hospitals visits.
Understanding Christian Symbols, V 713
Ecu-Film, 25 min., J.H. - Adult
Cross and crown, wheat and grapes, the difference between signs and symbols -- these are just a few of the images and ideas explored in this video. Using photography and graphic illustrations, the video enriches the viewer's understanding of traditional Christian symbols with an exploration of their origins and theological significance. Excellent for Confirmation and Adult Classes.
When Love Gets Tough, V 495
In-Sight Books, Inc., Adult
This was taped in
V 495.1 Making the Decision - Doug explores the issues that make the decision both necessary and complicated. This tape is a must for families facing the decision.
V 495.2 Living Without Guilt - Doug explores the issue of guilt. The series was born when an administrator said, “If the family feels guilt there is nothing we can do that will please them.” This tape helps reduce the guilt.
V 495.3 The Discovery of Purpose - This
video helps all of us find a sense of purpose in life. This is especially helpful for the residents
as well as their families.
Writings of
V
362 Writings of
DeSales 8 sessions, 60 min. ea., Adult
An exciting video tour of
V 362.1 Session
1: Paul: The Paradox of Being a Jew for the Gentiles
Session 2: A
Look at the Church only 20 years after the Resurrection
V
362.2 Session 3: To Be Or Not to
Be...Jewish
Session 4: Practical Problems
of Early Christian Life in the “Big City”
V
362.3 Session 5: II Corinthians:
Paul’s Letter of Tears
Session 6: The Letter to the
Romans: “History’s Time Bomb”
V
362.4 Session 7: Paul of Later
Vintage
Session 8: The Pauline Spirit
Lives On
You and Your Aging Parents, V 711
When we were growing up, we depended on our parents to be there when we needed help. But what happens years later when our parents need us? This video is designed to help adult children understand the emotional and physical needs of their aging parents and realize their own emotional and physical limits as care givers. This video addresses the problems adult children encounter when faced with the physical and psychological care of their parents. It also helps adult children identify and deal with their own frustrations.
Aids
Aids: Prevention Through Education, CTNA 158
Aids: The Heart of the Matter, V 511
This video on AIDS care shows a Christian approach to understanding and caring for AIDS patients. The video is a basic resource for those interested in addressing this problem.
Aids: A Pastoral Response, CTNA 236
Aids Update: Ethical Issues, CTNA 95
Aids: What Can We Do to Help, V 89
ACTA, 120
min. Adult
This videotape is an innovative vehicle for helping the staffs of Catholic parishes, schools and other institutions learn the basic facts about the medical, psychological and pastoral issues involved in the AIDS crisis and to plan their responses.
Aids Alert for Youth, V 154
Sunburst, 13 min., JH
Young people have been hearing a lot about AIDS lately, and also asking a lot of questions. Unfortunately, much of the information they are getting is difficult to understand and sometimes misleading. Using a question-and-answer format and anxiety-reducing cartoons, program not only provides students with medically correct facts about AIDS in language they can understand, but gives them the information they need to make good decisions and develop the good health habits that will prevent them from ever contracting AIDS.
Aids, Medical, Moral and Ministerial Dimensions, V 24.10
This videotape is an innovative vehicle for helping the staffs of Catholic parishes, schools and other institutions learn the basic facts about the medical, psychological and pastoral issues involved in the AIDS crisis and to plan their responses.
Aids: Can I Get It, V 61
Light Video, 30 min., HS-Adult
Through a series of interviews with top medical experts, Friends With Aids (FWA’s), and people on the street, this video gives you a better understanding of AIDS. Dr. Anthony Fauci, who heads up AIDS research at the National Institute of Health, answers many of your questions, among them:
* Can I get AIDS from drinking glasses?
* What about dining out?
*Does the virus live in swimming pools?
*Is it safe to share a razor?
Aids: The Heart of the Matter, CTNA 568
Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan, V 649
Dr. Mary Hazzard, 2 hrs.
Basic steps on how to handle a person that is bleeding from injury. How AIDS came about and what the medical profession is doing to educate the public.
Choices and Consequences (The Rick Nunes Story), V 421
This powerful video is the personal testimony of a young 24-year old man with AIDS. His story is one of teenage choices wrongly made, and the consequences they have brought him. He graphically describes his experiences with drugs and the life of petty theft which is developed to support his drug habit. Most importantly, he looks squarely at the unhappiness which his decisions brought to his family and loved ones, at the injustice he inflicted on the strangers from whom he stole, and at the irreparable damage he did to his own physical health.
Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt, V 413
HBO Video, 79 min., Adult
Common Threads tells the dramatic story of AIDS in
North America. Through stories of five
people, it shows the human face behind the cold statistics of the epidemic.
David Has Aids, V 461.3
A child’s story about coping with aids.
HIV/AIDS Medical Update, V 891
National Catholic AIDS Network,
Adult
This video is by Sandra Singleton McDonald speaking at the Ninth National Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry Conference at Loyola University Chicago, Illinois July 18-23, 1996.
It Ain’t Worth It, V 685
This is a long-form music/documentary video with some of
today's hottest athletes talking straight about the potential hazards of
pre-marital sex and the advantage of abstinence. Its' exciting style and informative contents
make it the perfect tool for young people in the fight against AIDS and other
problems they face.
Spirit-Filled and Sent, V 890
National Catholic AIDS
Network, Adult
This video is by Jon Fuller, S.J., M.D. speaking at the the Ninth National Catholic HIV/AIDS Ministry Conference at Loyola University Chicago, Illinois July 18-23, 1996.
Visit, The, V 653
Just as Mary reached out to lepers and visited
Alcohol
AA the Inside View, V 443
Get a new understanding of what life is about. Meet people who have gone through the same paths.
Alcohol Addiction, V 155
The program explores the nature of addition by focusing on alcoholism studies at the Rutgers University Alcohol Research Lab, where experiments with rats show how alcohol consumption affects brain activity. Alcoholics Anonymous has demonstrated that group support can wean the drunkard from the bottle, but this does not provide a cure. Arresting the condition requires total abstinence--a realization share by Phoenix House, a drug abuse center. The conclusion is that addiction is a biochemical disease still best treated by behavioral means.
Alcohol, V 900
Most high school students drink, so what’s the big deal? Nikki will tell you. She’s a teenage alcoholic. She just liked to “party” like everybody else. But now, she says it’s not funny when you can’t control it. Sandra doesn’t drink and she stays away from friends who do. Teens and experts offer help and advice.
Back on the Street, V 394
Speaking from the teens point of view, this program reveals the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.
Hero, The, V 656
Family Theater Films, 29 min., JH - Adult
Connected thematically to the sorrowful journey of Jesus to his cross, this saga tells a modern-day tale of a young man's struggle to free himself from alcoholism.
I Know the Worst Secret (Heart to Heart Series), V 294.4
S.A.D.D. Students Against Driving Drunk, V 335
Liguori, 30 min.
The official SADD video. It features former high school hockey coach Bob Anastas, who founded SADD in 1981. Anastas’ one man crusade is designed to make students aware of the dangers that they put themselves and their friends in when they challenge death by drinking and driving.
Touch Life Gently-Spirituality of the 12 Steps of AA, V 214
Sheed & Ward 3 videos, 120
min. ea., Adult
This is a 12-part series
of reflections on themes of forgiveness, self acceptance and reawakening the
spirit based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.
V
214.1 12 Steps of AA - Program
1-4
V
214.2 12 Steps of AA - Program 5-8
V 214.3 12 Steps of AA - Program 9-12
Anger
Help! My Teenager is Driving Me Crazy, V 1011
This video looks at the anger and hurt of miscommunication and provides practical tips to survive The Teenager Years!
Priority One Publishing, 25 min., JH – HS
This video teaches young people to learn how to cope with problems in the home that are beyond their control.
I Am Not Angry!!,
(On the Air) V 880
Priority
One Productions, 23 min., JH - HS
What makes you angry...REALLY angry? Do you get irritated
with pushy teachers?...annoyed with friends who gossip?...or is it a silent
hostility toward a distant parent?
Sometimes your temper helps you do good things, but usually it gets you
into major trouble. On this episode of
“On the Air” you
Lisa’s Parent’s Fight, V 461.2
A child’s story of parental anger and rejection.
Making Anger Work for Us, V 275.4
The purpose of this program is to help us overcome barriers that block spiritual growth. With humor and good sense, Dolores Curran brings the subject of spiritual growth into the tensions and demands of modern daily life. She gives practical guidelines for dealing with negativity, depression, perfectionism, and anger. These guidelines invite us to move forward on our spiritual journey by being authentic with God and one another.
Stories - Volume 2, DVD 24
Bluefish TV, J.H. - HS,
Doug Fields says, "I have found that nothing captures the attention of teenagers today more than testimonies from their peers. These 2 to 3 minute stories are perfect for teeing‑up your Bible study lesson or creating discussion before your lesson begins. STORIES is just another way to help you minister to the needs of your teenagers."Stories is a 3‑DVD set that contains 18 stories that can play from a DVD player or a computer.
Parental Conflict
9. Anthony [clashes with mother]
10. Adam [feels like father is distant]
When Anger Hits Home!, V 789
Priority 1 Publishing, 30 min., HS - Adult
This video looks at the causes of anger; how to deal with it; and ways to respond.
Angels
Angels All Around Us, V 2011
True stories of people whose lives have been changed by angels. Outlines the Catholic belief in angels.
My Secret Friend: A Guardian Angel Story, V 736
Little Angie was so sure she had a guardian angel, she even gave him a name--Mikey! Everyone else knew the angel was all in her imagination or, was he? An eventful family vacation in the mountains provides the unforgettable answer in a captivating blend of comedy and suspense for children.
Annulments
Annulments in the Catholic Church, CTNA 280
Annulments in the Church, CTNA 310
Anointing
Anointing, CTNA 620
Anointing at Bethany, V 555
Simon the Leper has invited Jesus for dinner and it is interrupted by a woman who greets Jesus by anointing Him with oil.
Anointing of the Sick, V 847
Anointing of the Sick, V 131.7
These videos use puppets, music, dance, art, animation, skits and even pantomime to teach key religious themes through presentations that kids will both comprehend and enjoy.
Anointing of the Sick - Walks With Jesus, V 1076
This video is a versatile resource for ministering to the sick and/or dying. Combining scripture, prayer, true stories, and music, Mark Link touches upon the stuff of mystery: sickness, death and dying, and the physical decline. Idea for RCIA, parent meetings for sacramental programs, adult education.
Adult Baptism: Exploring Its Meaning, 813
This video looks at the imagery surrounding the Sacrament of Baptism, part of the Church's rite of initiation for adults and infants.
Baby’s Baptism, Sacrament, V 290
V 290.1 Faith Journey
Focuses on belonging to the community of faith. It includes an easy-to-follow history of the sacrament.
V 290.2 Symbols and the Rite of Baptism
Explores the symbols of Baptism and beautifully depicts an infant Baptism by
immersion.
V 290.3 Christian Parenting
Focuses on the concerns and questions of Christian parents. It is an excellent follow-up after Baptism has been celebrated.
Baptism, V 737.9
This video is unique in its exploration of the awesome and mystical depth of this sacrament and for its insights into Original Sin.
Baptism of Jesus, The, V 1035
Our Lord begins His adult ministry and is baptized by John at the River Jordan.
Baptism: Vocation and
Baptism: Celebration of Baptism Meaning of the Baptismal
Ceremony, V 835
Baptism, Sacrament of Belonging, V 91
The true story of a scarred and orphaned Mexican boy who finds a home and a family. His story leads to an exploration of Baptism as the sacrament of welcome into God’s family and a sign of our being called from the alienation of sin to oneness in God and each other.
Baptism, CTNA 616
Baptism, V 131.2
These videos use puppets, music, dance, art, animation,
skits and even pantomime to teach key religious themes through presentations
that kids will both comprehend and enjoy.
Christian Parenting, V 290.3
Focuses on the concerns and questions of Christian parents. It is an excellent follow-up after Baptism has been celebrated.
V
2290 El Bautismo de Su
Bebé (Spanish Video: Your Baby's
Baptism)
Redemptorist Pastoral Communications, 20
min., Adult
Contiene
partes del rito del bautismo para darles a los hispanos católicos un
conocimiento más profundo de lo que significa el bautismo para los niños, los
padres, y la comunidad parroquial.
Faith Journey, V 290.1
Franciscan Communications, 40 min. ea., Adult
Focuses on belonging to the community of faith. It includes an easy-to-follow history of the sacrament.
Godparent Gussie, V 671
A whimsical and informative presentation on the history and development of the rites of initiation.
Godparents of Children, V 2265
This video helps parents and godparents understand the role of godparent and offers ideas for making this relationship meaningful.
In the story segment, a woman follower of Jesus assists parents in bringing their children to Christ, over the apostles’ objections (Mark 10:13-16). 8 min.
In the witness segment, parents and godparents share their understanding of the role of godparent. (3 min.)
In the teaching segment, Elizabeth Bookser Barkley, mother, godmother, college
Images of Grace: Baptism, V 401.1
Paulist
Press, (4 videos), 15 min. ea., HS - Adult
Written and hosted by Patrick McCormck, C.M. Popular preacher and theologian, Fr. McCormick will inspire parents of newborns in their role of raising their children of faith. The insights of Fr. McCormick and the touching video images of family portray a clear connection between loving a child and providing an atmosphere of faith.
Infant Baptism: A Gift to the Community, V 808
This video offers insight and imagery to parents about to have their child baptized.
Lord of Life - Baptism, V 384
This video touches briefly on each of the seven sacraments as an opportunity for God to enter our lives in a special way. Through scripture (Matt. 28:18-20 and Acts 2:36-41), history, theology, and celebration, the viewer is brought to a clearer understanding of the sacrament of confirmation.
New Birth Day Club, V 2205
In Baptism we experience God’s promise of being with us always. In celebration, the faith community, the sign of God’s presence, initiates and welcomes us into membership in the Church. This spirited video tells the story of Charlie and his desire to become a member of a community, the New Birth Day Club. Through the building of a clubhouse and the initiation of Charlie into this neighborhood club, the meaning of the symbols and gestures used in the rites of Baptism are explored.
New Life: A Parish Celebrates Infant Baptism, V 2133
Baptizing infants with this parish at Sunday Mass breathes
new life into the community. See how
wonderfully this is done at Christ the
Our Child’s Baptism, V 124
This is a practical and pastoral video. It will be used to a great advantage in the preparation of parents and Godparents for the administration of the Sacrament of Baptism.The part played by priests, parents, Godparents and the local parish community in the sacrament is explained in a visually exciting way. The video is divided into well-defined sections that go to make up a parish community in the sacrament is explained in a visually exciting way. The video is divided into well-defined sections that go to make up a parish program for the preparation of Baptism.
Our Baptismal Covenant with Christ, V 366
Discover the key to much of what has happened in the Church since Vatican II. This is a series which Catholic adults cannot afford to overlook. Special sessions on the RCIA and Lay Ministry demonstrate why baptism is becoming the force that is changing the life of today’s Church.
V
366.1 Session 1: The Spiritual
Foundation of Baptism
Session 2: The Devleopment of
Baptism in the Early Church
V
366.2 Session 3: The Early Rites
of Baptism
Session 4:
Baptismal Theology of the Second
V
366.3 Session 5: The R.C.I.A.
Theory
Session 6: The R.C.I.A. in
Practice
V
366.4 Session 7: Church Law
& Lay Ministry: The Rights and Obligations of Baptism
Session 8: Lay Ministry in
Practice: Our Response to the Baptismal Covenant
Preparing for Baptism, V 2293
Our Sunday Visitor,
22 min. Adult
In this video, Bishop Donald W. Wuerl of the Diocese of
Pittsburgh delivers an explanation of the theology of Baptism. He follows with a step-by-step walk through
the ritual, pointing out the riches behind the promises and symbols. This video is an invaluable resource for
parent instruction, providing an understanding that will strengthen parents’
commitment to raise their children as members of the one true faith. This will be a valuable tool, as well, for
anyone interested in learning more about the meaning of Baptism, particularly
in schools and religious education programs.
Preparing For Your Child’s Baptism, V 28
Paulist Press, 24 min., Adult
An explanation of the meaning of Baptism through its symbols, theology, and the stories of Christians.
Re-examining Baptismal Fonts, V 803
Liturgical Press , 36 min, Adult.
The design of most fonts diminishes the role of water, and thus the rich biblical meaning of baptism is lost. This video will help parishes see & consider the need for fonts that enable adult and infant baptisms by immersion.
Sacrament of Baptism, Past and Present , V 2317
Twenty‑Third Publications, Inc., 26 min. Adult
Expert author Kathleen Chesto leads viewers through the development and history of each sacrament, starting from Hebrew times to post‑Vatican II. Chesto offers an engaging presentation in language that is comprehensible and clear. Guide materials and the video presentation present Catholic adults with a better understanding of the valuable place of these sacraments in their lives today.
Tips on how to use this title:
# For teaching adult Catholics about the sacraments and liturgy
# For helping Catholic parents prepare their children for reception of the sacraments
# For helping RCIA catechumens and candidates deepen their faith
Sacrament of Parenthood, V 542
An inspirational program showing how parents convey the love of God to their children and are, therefore, sacraments. Parents will be challenged and motivated by these insights into their grace‑filled roles. This video is perfect for parent meetings connected to the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation.
Symbols and the Rite of Baptism, V 290.2
Explores the symbols of Baptism and beautifully depicts an infant Baptism by immersion
Through Water and the Holy Spirit, V 540
Father Aurelio, parish priest and popular author answers questions frequently asked by parents and godparents in baptism preparation classes with imaginative stories from the scriptures. Christian tradition, and daily life.
To Us a Child Is Given, V 241
A video presentation to enrich pre-baptismal experience of expectant parents, especially those involved in small group pre-baptismal programs. This program encourages deeper questioning and understanding of the Sacrament of Baptism, helping parents of a newborn child answer more fully the question at Baptism: “What do you ask of God’s Church for this child?”
We Want Our Baby Baptized, V 221
Father Champlin describes the riches of birth and Baptism and sketches the responsibilities of those requesting the Church to baptize their new baby.
We Celebrate Baptism, V 16
Silver Burdett, 60 min.. Adult
A video on Baptism by Regis Duffy.
Welcome to the Christian Community, V 149
Twenty-Third
Pub., 15 min. Adult
This program describes and explains the contemporary rite of baptism using language and symbols accessible to all. It will help parents, godparents, friends, and relatives to appreciate the depth of the baptismal ritual, as it stimulates confidence in their ability to impart Christian values to the new baptized.
What Catholics Believe About Baptism, V 458.5
Witness Way, V 2158
Krispin travels with Paul on his journeys, and is finally baptized. He has found Jesus and will carry on the good news.
Your Baby’s Baptism, V 234
Liguori,
Adult
This video presents current Baptismal practices and theology. Parents will find new insights into the meaning of Baptism for themselves and the Church community as they watch Fr. Joe Kempf help several couples understand the significance, the symbols and the celebration of the sacrament.
Beatitudes
Beatitudes, The, V 664
The message of Jesus is clear. When we live the Beatitudes we live in happiness, in freedom and without fear. We free ourselves from anger, from unfriendly words, from obsessions. We live in harmony with God, others and self.
In this lively video, Gaynell Cronin, renowned religious
educator, examines each of the Beatitudes in detail and how they are evident in
the lives of middle school children. As
the viewers see the meaning of the Beatitudes lived out in scenes from the
typical experiences of middle school kids, they will realize that the
Beatitudes offer a different vision of the world than they receive from their
culture and from television, but a vision which can really lead to happiness.
Close Encounters with the Beatitudes, V 2096
Young Jimmy is puzzled as to what the Beatitudes mean to someone his age. When he dozes off, he receives a visit from an angel who shows him how some of his school mates are already helping to build God’s Kingdom. By the time Jimmy’s journey with he angel is finished, he comes to an understanding and make a commitment to live the Beatitudes in his own life! Entertaining new program gives intermediate students clear examples of how young people can help build God’s Kingdom everyday.
Gospel Attitudes, V 501
Rooted in the Beatitudes, these sessions focus on perennial gospel questions and attitudes that underlie good mental, emotional and spiritual health. Topics include the purpose of life, coping with suffering, and the call to justice. Outstanding contemporary speakers such as Richard Rohr, Gerald May, Patricia Livingston and Mary Luke Tobin share what they have seen and heard as they have tried to help others to live the Gospel.
V
501.1 Pursuing Happiness -
Blessed Are Those
V
501.2 Questioning Priorities -
You Already Know What to Do
V
501.3 Finding Peace - Courage to
Walk on Water
V 501.4 Choosing Health - Reach for the Master’s Cloak
V
501.5 Satisfying Hungers - With
Bread That Lasts Forever
V 501.6 Living
Justice - No Longer a Stranger’s Face
Praying the Beatitudes, V 718
The Beatitudes have been called the "Magna Carta" of Christianity. This video provides a prayerful way of meditating on their deep meaning. The visuals consist entirely of the dramatic mandalas of artist Geri Hable. Mandala means "possessing one's essence or wholeness". This video of mandalas focused on the Beatitudes invites viewers to reflect quietly, seek healing and pray about whatever strikes them as they "listen" to the colors, shapes, symbolic forms and powerful words.
Bereavement
Bereavement Telecourse, CTNA 13
Children & Grief, CTNA 166
Loss: Losing Our Friends or Loved Ones, CTNA 321
Surviving Grief, V 138.7
Franciscan Communications, Adult, 24 min.
These videotapes provide a unique approach to emotional self-help. Each program features popular lecturer and author, Clayton Barbeau doing what he considers his most rewarding work: individual counseling with you, the viewer, benefiting from his advice and affirmationWe all experience grief in different ways: tears, loneliness, anger, denial. This program is not meant to “cheer-up” the viewer or offer an instant remedy for grief. Rather, Clayton helps the viewer understand the grieving process and gain some realization that the loss of a loved one can help make one’s commitment to life more meaningful.
Taste of Blackberries, V 141
Batesville
Management Services, 12 min.
When a young boy’s best friend dies suddenly, he must find the courage to face his loss and the enormity of his grief. With insight, directness and understanding, this video tells how the boy moves from denial, anger and guilt to an acceptance of his friend’s death and the realization that life must go on even in the face of tragedy and sorrow.
Bible
Abraham’s Sacrifice, V 1085
A father must choose between the life of his son and the love for his God in this video.
Acts, V 2099
As the winds of change gather with irresistible force, you
will witness Saul’s conversion on the road to
V
2099.1 Acts (Volume One) Chapters
1:1-8:3
V
2099.2 Acts (Volume Two) Chapters
8:4- 13:52
V
2099.3 Acts (Volume Three)
Chapters 14-20
V
2099.4 Acts (Volume Four) Chapters
21-28
Acts of Apostles, CTNA 632
And God Said What?, V 252
In this video people present questions as to how the Bible
was written and what it means. Margaret
Ralph will respond to these questions with an easy-to-understand and
thought-provoking explanation of literary forms, revelation and inspiration. Her educated responses are illustrated by
dramatic sequences to help the viewer understand the process by which the Bible
was written.
Bed, Bread and Business: Daily Life in First-Century
(Scripture From Scratch II: The World of the Bible)
The
following 8 videos cover the world of the Bible--its geography, history and
archaeology; the religious concepts of the Hebrew people; the religious life
and political climate of Jesus’ day; the human identity of Jesus.
Bible’s Greatest Secrets-Mysteries of the Bible, V 972
A & E Home Video, 50 min., JH - Adult
In the
Journey through the portals of time with some of the greatest archaeologists in history, from the eccentric Sir William Flinders Petrie (who willed that his head be removed and preserved after death) to the husband-and-wife team of Eric and Carol Meyers.
Biblical Angels-Mysteries of the Bible, V 968
They are quiet figures at the center of some of the Bible’s most miraculous moments. They steeled David against Goliath, warned Abraham of Sodom’s destruction and freed Peter from jail. But while the work of angels had long stirred popular imagination, the details of their holy purpose are clouded by wonder and debate. What do the Scriptures tell us about them?
Are they messengers from Heaven? What do they look like? Do they continue to guide and help us today? And what happened to the fallen angels? This extraordinary program searches for clues in the stories of the Bible’s heavenly spirits, from the archangels Michael and Gabriel to the ethereal forms that announced Christ’s birth and resurrection.
Cain and Abel- Mysteries of the Bible, V 967
Their story is one of the most chilling in the Bible: a tale of cold-blooded murder between the world’s first brothers. But while Genesis records the identity of Abel’s killer, the world’s first death remains, in essence, a mystery.
What compelled Cain to kill his only brother? How did he do it? Did Cain realize that he was capable of ending Abel’s life? And what of the strange paradoxes in the Scriptures: Cain’s fear of strangers in an unpopulated world and the sudden appearance of his future wife? In this fascinating investigation, modern scholars work like detectives, searching for clues in the seventeen verses that describe humanity’s first tragic crime--and explore its ultimate message of resiliency and hope.
Carpenter, Rabbi, Messiah: Jesus in His Own Times, V 2027
St.
Anthony Messenger, 50 min. ea, Scripture From Scratch II: The
World of the Bible
Christodrama (An Instrument for conversion), V 888
Familiar Bible stories will come alive and take on new meaning when people use the Christodrama process to experience the Bible with their mind, body emotions, and spirit in a way that impacts both their knowledge of the scriptures and their desire to live the faith more fully.
We are introduced to the land, people of the Bible and to the Bible.
Come Journey with Me: Kingdom, V 799.5
Brown-Roa, 60 min., HS-A
The kingdom theme is rich in the symbols of Ancient Near
Eastern rulers. We review the history of
Come Journey with Me: Exodus, V 799.4
The Exodus theme is explored as a process of becoming, i.e., of coming to fullness of life.
Come Journey with Me: Covenant, V 799.3
We become familiar with the prophet Jeremiah who proclaims a new covenant built on those which have preceded it.
Come Journey with Me:Biblical Archeology, V 799.2
A look behind the scenes shows how archeology helps us understand the historical and cultural setting of the Bible.
Corinthians, CTNA 635
David and Goliath, V 1089
A young shepherd boy battles a might giant in this riveting tale of courage against overwhelming odds.
Diverse Expressions of a Common Faith: Religious Life in
Jesus’ Day, V 2024
Evangelists Speak for Themselves: Mark & Matthew, V
605
Theologian and storyteller William Burke appears on video
tape before a live audience as evangelists Mark and Matthew in these two
original dramatic monologues. The
author/actor attempts to get behind the words of each Gospel and imagine the
person who might have written them. He
portrays Mark and Matthew coming to explain the context of their separate
Gospels and the relevance of each to today's Christians.
Exploring Bible Stories, V 423
Storytelling is one important way families remember who they
are and what they value. Similarly,
biblical drama is an effective way to help children, youth and adults share
faith.
Exploring Biblical Humor, V 424
Fr. Michael Moynahan gives workshops on mime, clowning, and
storytelling throughout the
Four Gospels, The, V 174
Preaching is one thing. Teaching is another. Father Rohr does both extremely well. He goes through each of the gospels and picks out the main themes recognized by contemporary scholarship. He explains the theme in simple terms, then preaches about it. Rohr really preaches on two levels. He addresses individual concerns, duties and possibilities, but he also addresses the larger picture of cultural and ecclesial postures, emphases and values. Ideal for discussion groups, short retreats, staff renewal and personal inspiration.
Genesis- A Living Conversation, V 915
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 1 In God’s Image -The very first story in the Book of Genesis, God’s creation of the Earth and man.
Episode 2 Temptation - Adam and Eve’s testing of the forbidden fruit and their
subsequent
expulsion from
V 916 Episode 3 The First Murder - The story of Cain and Abel
Episode 4 Apocalypse - The story of Noah, his ark, and the great flood.
V 917 Episode 5 Call and Promise - God makes his covenant with Abraham.
Episode 6 A Family Affair - The story of Abraham’s relationship with Hagar and Sarah.
V 918 Episode 7 The Test - The story of God’s command that Abraham sacrifice his son Isaac.
Episode 8 Blessed Deception - Rebekah procures Isaac’s blessing for Jacob through deceit.
V 919 Episode 9 God Wrestling - Jacob wrestling with the angel and his dream of a ladder stretching to heaven.
Episode 10 Exile - Joseph’s exile in Egypt.
.
God-Views, V 345
It has been said that “We often make God in our own image.” But even more significantly, our image of God often ends up making us into what we are. What we think about God determines the way we live out our lives on a daily basis. For example, if we think God is a totally permissive pushover, we’ll most likely respond to God with contempt. If we think God is an ogre, we’ll live fearfully, with no freedom or joy.
Good Book, The, V 2197
A & E, 50 min.,
J.H. - H.S.
Does the Ark of the Covenant exist? Are the Ten Commandments really contained inside? Who wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls, and what new information do they tell us about the life and times of Jesus? Join the real Indiana Jones on an amazing journey of exploration as he follows clues in the scrolls that may lead him to the Lost Ark! Visit the desert caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found and discover the meaning of the most recently interpreted writings. It’s an incredible journey of faith and discovery as new findings help solve some of the oldest and most fascinating Mysteries of the Bible.
Gospel of Luke, CTNA 630
Gospel of Mark Telecourse, CTNA 14
Gospel of Mark, CTNA 637
Gospel According to Mark, V 452
This earliest account of Jesus’ life focuses on the Paschal events and will draw you into an examination of what it means to follow Jesus, even in his suffering.
Gospels: Born From Preaching, CTNA 640
Great Adventure, DVD 9
Ascension Press, Adult, A 24-week course with 12 DVD’s.
Now you can have Jeff Cavins as your
personal Bible teacher inthis one-of-a- kind video and audio series. These 24 talks offer a compelling overview of
God’s plan of salvation. Beginning with the first talk, you will
discover how the Bible Timeline system unlocks many of the questions about the
people, places, and events of the Bible.
Once you understand the “big picture” of God’s plan of salvation--and
where the various biblical characters fit in the Bible narrative--you’ll
develop a new appreciation for the Scriptures.
Your understanding of the Scripture readings at Mass will truly come
alive. Great for Bible Studies, Adult Faith Formaiton, and RCIA.
Heaven and Hell - Mysteries of the Bible, V 971
From the beginning of recorded history, people all over the world have believed in an afterlife. In the West, the powerful images of Heaven, with its white light, halos and harps, and Hell, marked by torture, brimstone and pits of fire, have shaped thought and culture for thousands of years. But where do these images come from? What does the Bible itself tell us about eternal punishment and eternal happiness? And what do these dramatic symbols tell us about our own hopes and fears, our views of sin and redemption?
Herod the Great-Mysteries of the Bible, V 970
The man we know as King Herod the Great is mentioned only briefly in the Bible. Nearly a century after his death, Josephus, a first century historian, described him as a king who “stole the throne like a fox, ruled like a tiger and died like a dog,” having murdered most of his family.
But who was Herod really?
Was he a spineless collaborator with
Imagination: New Approaches to the Bible, V 728
In this four-part (2--25 min. segments) videotape, internationally acclaimed scholar, lecturer and author Walter Brueggemann uses biblical texts as a source for imagining a world "quite unlike the world we ordinarily take for granted." As one critic claims, Dr. Brueggemann "listens to the scripture and the human condition and then develops a lively conversation between the two."
Interpreting the Gospels from Preaching, CTNA 641
Isaiah, V 494
Isaiah’s words to
Isaiah: The Message, The Vision, V 795
This video consists of 8 15 min. sessions designed to offer insights into the culture, history, political milieu, and traditions that influenced the writing of the Book of Isaiah.
John, The Beloved Disciple, V 827
This video consists of eight 15-min. Sessions designed to
introduce the viewer to
the Community, message and witness of JOHN, THE BELOVED DISCIPLE. Hosts Lawrence Boadt, C.S.P. and Maria Harris bring together the best of contemporary scholarship with the challenge of personal growth in faith.
Session 1: The Community of the Beloved Disciple
Session 2: The Writing of the Gospel
Session 3: John’s Prologue and Understanding Jesus’ Identity
Session 4: The Book of Signs
Session 5: The Climax of the Book of Signs
Session 6: The Last Supper
Session 7: The Passion Narrative
Session 8: The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus
Joseph, V 2245
In one of the greatest dramas of all time, Joseph is the favorite son of Jacob and the enemy of his jealous brothers who carry out what is very narly his death. But Joseph survives and is sold to a powerful Egyptian landowner,,,only to face unbearable tests of cruelty and pain. Cunningly he uses his wiles to carve a place of honor and plot his freedom. But suddenly, Joseph’s master wife accuses him of treachery and rape, unknowingly sealing Joseph’s fate. What starts as tragedy ends in the greatest triumph of all in this powerful religious epic filled with stunning scenery and heart-rending romance.
Joseph in
A young man sold into slavery by his brothers rises to a position of prominence in this moving tale of forgiveness, faith and love.
Journey to Spiritual Maturity, V 447
Jamie Buckingham, in addition to being one of
Last Supper, Mysteries of the Bible, V 969
As a symbol of love, forgiveness and everlasting life, few
moments in the Bible hold more significance than Jesus’ Last Supper in
Last Revolt, The, V 973
Since the days of King David, the Jewish people have claimed
the rocky hillsides of
Six hundred years after its construction, the
Living Gospels, The, V 368
The purpose and meaning of the Good News is beautifully produced in this special video bible study. The four unique gospel portraits of Jesus will be presented in order to help adults develop a more personal and prayerful relationship to Christ.
V
368.1 Session 1: Introducing the
“Good News” According to Mark
Session 2: Learning the Secrets
of the Messiah and His Kingdom
V
368.2 Session 3: Presenting the
New Testament According to Matthew
Session 4: Instructing our
Hearts with Parables
V
368.3 Session 5: Searching for
the Meaning of Jesus According to Luke
Session 6: The Good News About
God’s Merciful Love
V
368.4 Session 7: Judiasm: The
Movement from Politics to Faith
Session 8:
Psalms: The Prayer Book of the Old and New Covenants
Matthew, V 2100
Nest Entertainment, 60 min., (4 videos), All ages
This series covers the life of Jesus, from birth to
resurrection.
Matthew, (Volume 1), V 2100.1
Matthew, (Volume 2), V 2100.2
Matthew, (Volume 3), V 2100.3
Matthew, (Volume 4), V 2100.4
Moses, V 2246
Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley is MOSES in this awe-inspiring tale of an ordinary man called upon by God to become a great leader.
Moses is awe-struck when God, in the form of a burning bush,
calls him to guide the Israelites out of bondage. The reluctant leader and his flock begin the
treacherous journey to the Promised Land.
However, Pharoah intends to stop the exodus and with his brutal army
traps the Israelites by the banks of the
On the Road Again: Geography in the Hebrew Scriptures, V
2020
Paul’s Captivity Letters, V 516
In these letters of encouragement, correction, instruction
written from prison, Paul lovingly pastors the young communities of Asia and
Peter and Paul, V 914
This video brings to life the precarious existence of early
Christianity. The new movement is beset
by violent opposition from without and constant turmoil from within. Two key leaders emerge--Peter and Paul-- who
struggle to keep the faith alive. This
dramatic presentation follows the pair, together and separately, through three
epochal decades. Included are the stoning
of Stephen, the road to
Piecing It Together: What Archaeology Can Tell Us About
Biblical Times, V 2023
Revelation: The Second Coming, V 2237
The Book of Revelation is one of the most intriguing
mysterious and hopeful books in the Bible.
Many people want to deepen their understanding of the powerful message.
Prophetic warning, rich symbolism, and apocalyptic warfare that is found in
this book. Fr. Alfred McBride delves deeply
into the book of Revelation in this 13-part series from EWTN, giving insights
about the meaning of hope that this last book in the bible offers to today’s
Christians. The Book of Revelation, also
known as the Apocalypse, is a book of merciful warning and hope to a persecuted
church called to share in the Cross of Christ.
It is addressed to the
Samson and Delilah, V 1091
A powerful man made weak from passion suffers the consequences in a spellbinding story of strength and betrayal.
Scripture from Scratch, V 380
The program contains eight two-hour videocassettes for a total of 16 hours of basic Bible study. Each videocassette contains two one-hour sessions. Each session lasts about 60 minutes and includes a 15-minute period of questions and answers.
Unit 1: An Overview of the Bible
V
380.1 Session 1: The Bible:
Where Did We Get It and How Do We Use It?
Session 2: The Old Testament:
What Is It and Who Needs It?
V
380.2 Session 3: The New
Testament: When Was It Written and Why?
Session 4: Studying Scripture:
What’s the Catholic Approach?
Unit 2: An Overview of the Old Testament
V
380.3 Session 1. Will the Real Adam and Eve Please Stand Up?
Session 2. Tribes and Territories/Kings and Conquests
Session 3. A Profitable Look at the Prophets
Session 4. Psalm of the Writings
Unit 3: An Overview of the New Testament
V
380.5 Session 1. The Appeal of Paul
Session 2. Take a Letter
V
380.6 Session 3. Luke Gets in the Act
Session 4. A Real Revolution
Unit 4: An Overview of the Gospels
V
380.7 Session 1. Mark: the Remarkable Disciple
Session 2. Matthew: the Mature Jew
V
380.8 Session 3. Luke: the Gentle Gentile
Session 4. Dear John
Silent Witness, The, V 757
An amazing, real-life detective story which traces the known history of the Shroud and reviews the results of scientific testing. Scientists from JPL,Interpol and the U.S. Air Force examine the possibility that the shroud was once Christ's burial cloth.
One righteous man is pitted against the world’s most wicked
cities in this riveting tale of temptation and vengeance. Lot and his tribe are searching for greener
pastures when they settle near the twin cities of
Story of Moses, V 1088
A man is chosen by God to battle a Pharoah and lead his
people from bondage in one of the Bible’s most unforgettable stories.
Story of Noah, The, V 1086
A man of God follows his faith to populate a new world.
Television Ministry of the Gospel, CTNA 252
Ten Bible People Like Me, V 415
Jamie Buckingham, a great storyteller tells the story of ten
Bible people on location in
1. Abraham - Genesis 12,13,22
2. Joshua - Joshua 6, 10; Numbers 13-14
3. Deborah - Judges 4-5
4. Gideon - Judges 6-8
5. David - I Chronicles 13-15
6. Elijah - I Kings 17-19
7. John the Baptist - Matthew 3:1-17
8. Mary and Elizabeth - Like 1:26-56
9. John Mark 14:51-52
10. Simon Peter- Matthew 16:13-20
The Bible-What’s It All About?, V 159
Jim Auer, enthusiastic junior high teacher, and a small
group of students delve into how the Bible came to be, its oral and written
traditions and literary forms.
Tracing Our Family Tree: The History of the Hebrew
People, V 2022
Under the Roman Boot: The People and Politics of Jesus’
Time, V 2025
Understanding the Bible, V 712
This informative video provides a valuable foundation for Bible study by reviewing the major steps in the formation of the Bible. This indispensable prelude to the study of the Old and New Testaments contains four seven minute segments:
THE BIBLE IS WRITTEN
THE CANONS ARE FORMED
THE BIBLE IS TRANSLATED
STUDYING THE BIBLE
Violence Unveiled: The Gospel at Work in History, V 2184
Gil Bailie & Richard Rohr engage in a lively discussion about our cultural, spiritual and moral crisis and the importance of the Christian Gospels in understanding and responding to it. Using Gil Gailie’s book, Violence Unveiled as the focus, these 4 tapes highlight talks by Bailie on the book’s central themes, with commentary by Richard Rohr. These exciting new ideas are brought to life with the insight, humor and spiritual depth characteristic of these two well respected and inspiring teachers.
Visit, The, V 828
Alone, a young girl named Mary makes a dangerous journey to
visit her older cousin. Could anyone
possibly believe the news she has to share?
From Luke 1:39-56, Mary’s visit to
Vocabulary of Faith: Religious Concepts in the Hebrew
Scriptures, V 2021
What Catholics Believe About the Bible, V 458.1
What Is the Bible, V 2182
This video helps children deepen their appreciation and understanding of the bible as God’s Word for their daily lives and helps them realize that God’s friendship with us will never end.
What’s the Use of the Bible?, V 730
What kind of authority does the Bible have for you? What role does the Bible play in your faith? How do you approach reading the Bible?
Who Is Jesus?, CTNA 8
Bible
- New Testament
Betrayal, V 467.2
Shows the historical Peter and Andrew as they painfully relive the events leading to Jesus’ trial and crucifixion.
Betrayal, V 490
Brown/Roa, 16 min., GS
Judas was one of Jesus’ disciples and one of his friends. But for thirty silver coins he sold information about Jesus to the authorities so that they could find him and arrest him. Judas failed to be a faithful disciple. Jesus also experienced betrayal from Peter and Andrew.
Execution of Jesus, V 927
Scholars and archeologists embark on a historic inquiry into the final chapter in the greatest story ever told.
Forgive Us Our Debts, V 620.9
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Four Gospels, V 174
Richard Rohr, 5 hrs. 50 min., Adult
Preaching is one thing. Teaching is another. Father Rohr does both extremely well. He goes through each of the gospels and picks out the main themes recognized by contemporary scholarship. He explains the theme in simple terms, then preaches about it. Rohr really preaches on two levels. He addresses individual concerns, duties and possibilities, but he also addresses the larger picture of cultural and ecclesial postures, emphases and values. Ideal for discussion groups, short retreats, staff renewal and personal inspiration.
V
174.1 Matthew (125 min.) V 174.3 Luke (110 min.)
V 174.2 Mark (120 min.) V 174.4 John (100 min.)
Good Samaritan, The, V 620.4
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Gospel According to Luke, V 493
The Liturgical Press, 2 videos - 13 video lectures, Adult
Marked by the compassion of Jesus, the Gospel stories of Luke demonstrate the universal nature of Jesus’ mission. Luke’s focus on God’s faithfulness encourages us today.
Gospel According to John and the Johannine Epistles, V
492
Marked by the compassion of Jesus, the Gospel stories of Luke demonstrate the universal nature of Jesus’ mission. Luke’s focus on God’s faithfulness encourages us today.
He is Risen, V 620.7
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Introduction to the New Testament, V 365
Tabor, 6 2-hour videos, Adult
Dr. Anthony Tambasco explains why the Gospels and Paul’s Epistles are much more than historical accounts of a past age. They are faith documents that help us formulate our faith experience in relationship to the faith experience of the earliest communities. The sessions are:
V
365.1 How Do We Read the
Gospels?
V
365.2 The Jesus of History
V
365.3 The Meaning of the
Resurrection
V
365.4 Paul’s Letter to the
Romans: The Mystery of Redemption
V
365.5 Mark’s Gospel: The
Suffering Messiah
V
365.6 John’s Gospel: Jesus as
Revelation of God in Our Midst
Jesus and the Gospels, V 796
This video consists of 8 15 min. sessions designed to introduce the viewer to the New Testament.
Jesus As I Know Him, V 115
John Powell share his feelings about Jesus and what he means in Fr. Powell’s everyday life.
V 115.1 Who Is Jesus
Believing in Miracles
Saying “Yes” to Faith
V 115.2 Thank God For Christmas
Kindness, Encouragement, and Challenge
Twelve Klutzy Guys
V
115.3 Attitudes: The
What Does Jesus Think of a Sinner
Save Your Heart for Love
John the Baptist, V 620.2
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
John the Baptist, V 1037
John preaches of the coming Messiah and calls for repentance among the people. A fearful King Herod orders John’s arrest and his eventual execution by beheading.
King is Born, V 620.1
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Man Born Blind, V 489
When a blind beggar is cured and declares that the healing must be from God, he is challenged by the skeptics to prove it. They see themselves as protectors of the people and the only ones competent enough to recognize God’s work in the world. Blind hearts are much worse then blind eyes in the important work of sharing God’s love.
Man Born Blind, V 466.2
Twenty-Third Publications. GS
This video shows children how people might react today were
Jesus to visit and reenact his miracles.
It also reveals how difficult it must have been for Jesus’ followers to
overcome doubt and fear.
Ministry of Paul, V 620.12
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Miracles of Jesus, The, V 620.5
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Prodigal Son, The, V 620.3
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Raising of Lazarus, V 467.1
Focuses on the two sisters, Mary and Martha, and their grappling with their brother’s illness, death and raising from grave.
Raising of Lazarus, V 487
The death of a loved one always causes grief. In this story, a very good friend of Jesus dies while Jesus is away. Upon his return, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead to give us a vision of eternal life.
Righteous Judge, The, V 620.8
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Saul of
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Temptation, V 485
Alone in the desert for forty days, weary from hunger and frustration, Jesus is tempted by the Devil. Three times the Devil tempts Jesus first with food, then with power, then mortality. But Jesus refuses to put God to the test, and thus banishes the Devil. Viewers are challenged to reflect on the meaning of evil and the manner in which the Devil appeared to Jesus. They are invited to consider the words of Jesus: “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.”
Temptation, V 465.1
Set in history, this video examines the torment Jesus
experienced in the desert--a situation children can relate to their own lives
as they are coming to realize the good and bad in themselves and others.
Transfiguration, V 465.2
The historical Peter, John and James are shown as they
experience the moment when Jesus’ true identity was revealed to them--an event
later to be relived by Peter and John.
Treasures in Heaven, V 620.11
Favorite Bible Stories brought to life through the miracle of animation.
Vine and the Branches, V 86
With only moments left...in fact, most probably on the way to the garden...Jesus talked to His disciples about their relationship to Him by pointing to the grapevines.
Most of us don’t grow up around vineyards, so we may miss the depth of the analogy. Through the music, the narration, the visuals...this video creatively communicates this message. Written as an allegory you’ll surely identify with the branches who want to go off in many directions. Hopefully, you’ll come to a new understanding of what it means to “abide in the vine”! You may even come to see new purpose in pruning. This is a show on comfort, obedience, abiding, belonging, on intimacy...with the Vine and with the Keeper!
Woman at the Well, V 486
Brown/Roa, 10 min., GS
Do you see people hate or mistrust each other in our time? We need God’s love today, too, the kind of love that breaks down walls and lets people get to know each other.
Woman at the Well, V 466.1
Told in a modern-day setting that’s easy for children to relate to, the video stays true to the original story, revealing the depth of Jesus’ compassion and the meaning of his mission.
Woman at the Well, The, V 1039
Jesus confronts the woman from Samaria and heals a paralyzed boy. Later, Jesus learns of the death of John the Baptist.
Bible
- Old Testament
Abraham, V 2247
Abraham is a powerful film, based on the most dramatic and
moving tale from the Old Testament in which an ordinary shepherd is called upon
by God to show his abiding faith in extraordinary ways. Abraham and his wife Sarah heed a divine
command to leave home and embark on a difficult journey. Join them on this dramatic odyssey through
the desert that leads them to the Promised Land,
Abraham: One Man, One God, V 925
Abraham’s unwavering faith and covenant with God led to the
birth of
Adam and Eve, V 762
CCC of America, 30
min., GS - JH
Adam & Eve, V 933
The simple story of temptation and innocence lost--has endured and resonated in the hearts of Westerners for thousands of years. Here’s an in-depth look at Adam and Eve, the man and woman who gave humans their humanity.
Apocalypse: The Puzzle of Revelation, V 926
Investigate the meaning of the Seven Seals, the Four Horsemen and other prophecies in this fascinating program.
Apocalypse, V 916
Episode 4 Apocalypse
- The story of Noah, his ark, and the great flood.
Blessed Deception, V 918
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 8 Blessed Deception - Rebekah procures Isaac’s blessing for Jacob through deceit.
Call and Promise, V 917
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 5 Call and Promise - God makes his covenant with Abraham.
Exile, V 919
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 10 Exile
- Joseph’s exile in
Family Affair, V 917
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 10 Exile
- Joseph’s exile in
First Murder, The, V 916
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 3 The
First Murder - The story of Cain and Abel
God Wrestling, V 919
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 9 God
Wrestling - Jacob wrestling with the angel and his dream of a ladder
stretching to heaven.
In God’s Image, V 915
Newbridge Communications, Inc., Adult
Episode 1 In
God’s Image -The very first story in the Book of Genesis, God’s creation of
the Earth and man.
Jacob, V 2250
Matthew Modine and Lara Flynn Boyle turn in heartfelt
performances as Jacob and Rachel, two young loves willing to go through
anything to be together. Director Peter
Hall brings to the screen one of the most poignant romances of all times filmed
in stunning
Joseph: Master of Dreams, V 930
A & E Home Video, 50 min., JH - Adult
This dramatic investigation travels from
King David, V 938
Boy hero and conqueror of
Moses, V 935
He was a complex man and a reluctant prophet. But when called by God to save his people, he overcame self-doubt and fear to defeat the most powerful empire on Earth.
Moses, V 2246
Turner Home
Entertainment, 184 min., Adult
Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley is MOSES in this awe-inspiring tale of an ordinary man called upon by God to become a great leader.
Moses is awe-struck when God, in the form of a burning bush, calls him to guide the Israelites out of bondage. The reluctant leader and his flock begin the treacherous journey to the Promised Land. However, Pharoah intends to stop the exodus and with his brutal army traps the Israelites by the banks of the Red Sea. Yet these Israelites are God’s chosen people, and the waters part, allowing their safe passage. Moses continues the chronicle of the pilgrimage to Canaan, through the life of this amazing leader and the many miracles God bestowed.
Noah, V 937
Every school child knows the story of Noah and the
Philistines: The Arch Enemy, V 928
New archeological discoveries provide new information about the Israelites and their most ruthless enemies; the Philistines.
Prophets: Soul Catchers, V 929
From Amos and Hosea to Isaiah, meet the Bible’s most legendary prophets.
Queen Esther: Far Away and Long Ago, V 931
A & E Home Video, 50 min., JH – Adult
She gave birth to the yearly festival of “Purim,” the Jewish
celebration marked by revelry and charity.
But how did a woman from ancient
Samson & Delilah, V 934
He was a warrior so mighty that armies fell before him yet,
he was tamed not by armies of men, but by the blazing eyes of a Philistine
courtesan, Delilah. Here’s an intimate,
detailed look at the legend and story of the Bible’s most tragic couple: Samson
and Delilah.
Solomon & Sheba, V 936
When the 12-year old son of David ascended the Throne of
Israel, he was asked by God what special gift he would need to rule, Solomon asked
for the ability. “To see into men’s hearts.”
Nevertheless, Solomon was lonely and introspective for much of his rule,
until the mysterious Queen of Sheba entered his life.
Temptation, V 915
Episode 2 Temptation - Adam and Eve’s testing of the
forbidden fruit and their subsequent expulsion from
Test, the, V 918
Episode 7 The Test - The story of God’s command that Abraham sacrifice his son Isaac.
Bible
Stories
Abraham, V 2247
Turner Home Entertainment, 150 min., Adult
Abraham is a powerful film, based on the most dramatic and
moving tale from the Old Testament in which an ordinary shepherd is called upon
by God to show his abiding faith in extraordinary ways. Abraham and his wife Sarah heed a divine command
to leave home and embark on a difficult journey. Join them on this dramatic odyssey through
the desert that leads them to the Promised Land, Canaan, where Abraham would
become father to countless future generations.
Witness the endless trials and tribulations Abraham must overcome to keep
his faith, including the ultimate one: God’s command that Abraham sacrifice his
beloved son, Isaac. Abraham is a
powerful and moving biblical epic with timeless appeal to people of all ages
and backgrounds. It is a suspenseful,
action-packed film with ground-breaking special effects. Experience for yourself the intrigue passion,
and the glory of Abraham.
Abraham and Isaac, V 861
Abraham the Forefather, V 765
Abraham’s Sacrifice, V 768
CCC of
Acts of the Apostles, The, V 1056
The Holy Spirit descends with Tongues of Fire. Stephen is martyred, while Paul is thrown
from his horse and becomes an Apostle for Christ, as the
Adam and Eve, V 762
CCC of
Agony in the Garden, V 1051
Jesus prays to the Father for relief from the suffering He knows He must endure. Jesus is arrested in the garden and Peter denies Him three times.
Announcement to Mary, V 1031
The Angel Gabriel proclaims God’s desire for her to be The
Mother of The Savior. Joseph and Mary
journey to
Baptism of Jesus, The, V 1035
Our Lord begins His adult ministry and is baptized by John at the River Jordan.
Beginning, The (Children’s Video Bible), V 524.1
The Oxford Vision Children’s Video Bible is unique and have been especially produced to bring alive favorite Bible stories in a refreshing and absorbing way. Each story is based upon a book from the Lion Story Bible. Simply told and richly illustrated with the original text and drawings.
The Beginning - Creation/Adam and Eve
Noah/Abraham/Issac/Jacob and Esau/Joseph the Dreamer/Joseph as King of
Birth of Jesus, V 786
CCC of
Boy Jesus in the
The story of the young Messiah, who separated from His parents for three days, is discovered preaching among the elders and teachers.
Burning Bush, The, V 772
CCC of
Christian Corner, V 2157
Twenty-Third
Publications, 10 min., Grades 3-6
Creation, The, V 677
The story of how God created the universe in seven days and gave life to Adam and Eve.
Daniel, V 852
David, God’s Champion, V 866
Follow the life of David from a shepherd boy protecting his sheep from a lion, to his victory over the giant Goliath and becoming the King. Stories include:
The Good Shepherd Knowing God’s Voice
Goliath The
Prince and the Shepherd
Running Away King
David
David and Goliath, V 683
This is the inspiring story of how David, armed only with great faith and a shepherd's slingshot, miraculously defeats the Philistine giant Goliath.
David & Goliath, V 854
David and Goliath, V 780
CCC of
Elijah, V 855
Nest Entertainment, GS
Elisha, V 856
Nest Entertainment, GS
Esther, V 858
Nest Entertainment, GS
Exile of
CCC of
Exodus, The, V 774
CCC of
CCC of
First Christmas, The (Children’s Video Bible), V 524.4
Franciscan
Communications, 5 min. ea., Primary - GS
The Oxford Vision Children’s Video Bible is unique and have been especially produced to bring alive favorite Bible stories in a refreshing and absorbing way. Each story is based upon a book from the Lion Story Bible. Simply told and richly illustrated with the original text and drawings.
The First Christmas - A Baby Called John/The First Christmas/When Jesus Was Young/Jesus’ Special Friends/Jesus the Teacher/Jesus Gives the People Food/Secrets Jesus Told/The Story of the Good Samaritan/The Story of the Sower/The Story of the Two Brothers/The Story of the Great Feast.
Gerbert’s Favorite Bible Stories and Songs, V 110.13
This tape is a special resource for leaders by giving quick access to the bible stories and songs used in the previous six episodes.
Golden Calf, V 776
Good Shepherd, The, V 1042
Jesus heals the servant of the Roman Centurion and mediates between two debtors. He asserts that it is lawful to do good works on the Sabbath, as the Good Shepherd rescues His sheep.
CCC of
Jesus Feeds the Multitudes, V 1046
Jesus Raises Lazarus, V 1048
Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. He later defends Mary, when she anoints His feet with priceless oil.
Jesus Calls His Apostles, V 1043
Jesus picks the twelve men that will be His first followers and will help Him to establish His Church on Earth.
Jesus and His Kingdom (Children’s Video Bible), V 524.5
The Oxford Vision Children’s Video Bible is unique and have
been especially produced to bring alive favorite Bible stories in a refreshing
and absorbing way. Each story is based
upon a book from the Lion Story Bible.
Simply told and richly illustrated with the original text and drawings.
Jesus and His Kingdom - The Story of the Lost Sheep/Zaccheus/Mary, Martha and Lazarus/People Jesus Met/Jesus the King/Jesus on Trial/The First Easter/Good News to Everyone/Paul at Damascus/Paul and Friends/Paul the Prisoner.
Jesus Dies on the Cross, V 1053
Jesus carries His heavy cross to
Jesus Ascends Into Heaven, V 1055
The resurrected Christ appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus and to a doubting Thomas. After commissioning His disciples to carry on His work, he ascends unto the Father.
Jesus’ Teaching Ministry, V 1047
Jesus teaches his disciples The Lord’s Prayer and welcomes the children to Him. He speaks about divorce and the Law of Moses and heals a blind man who is questioned by the Scribes and Pharisees, concerning the miracle.
John the Baptist, V 1037
John preaches of the coming Messiah and calls for repentance among the people. A fearful King Herod orders John’s arrest and his eventual execution by beheading.
Jonah and the Whale, V 684
Jason Robards masterfully tells one of the world's most compelling stories, in which Jonah is swallowed by a whale and learns a lesson of forgiveness and obedience.
Joseph and His Brothers, V 678
The story of Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his brothers yet later forgives their betrayal by saving them from famine.
Joseph in Bondage, V 769
CCC of
Joseph in
Nest Entertainment, GS
Joseph’s Triumph, V 770
CCC of
Joseph’s Reunion, V 863
Nest Entertainment, GS
Journey to the Promised Lands, V 777
CCC of
King is Born, V 1032
The fulfillment of the ancient prophecies is fulfilled with
the Birth of Jesus, in a stable in
King David, V 781
CCC of
King Herod and the Wise Men, V 1033
A spiteful King Herod calls for the murder of the innocent
children of
Kings and Prophets (Children’s Video Bible), V 524.3
Kings and Prophets - Elijah Asks for Bread/Elijah and the Prophets of Baal/Naaman’s Secret/Enemies All Around/Jeremiah/King Nebuchadnezzar’s Golden Statue/Daniel in the Lions’ Den/Queen Esther Saves Her People/Nehemiah’s Greatest Day/Jonah.
Last Supper, The, V 1050
The Apostles enter
Miracles of Jesus, V 1044
Jesus calms the storm on the
Moses the Egyptian, V 771
Moses, V 853
Nest Entertainment, GS
Moses and Pharaoh, V 773
Moses the Lawgiver, V 680
This is the miraculous story of how Moses receives God's
commandments atop
Moses in
Rabbit Ears Productions, 30 min.
The unforgettable story of Moses and how he is summoned by
God to deliver his fellow Israelites from slavery in
New Path Through the Old Testament, CTNA 29
Noah and the
This video tells the story of how Noah built an ark to save his family and two of every kind of animal from a flood that destroys the world.
Noah’s Ark, V 763
One King for
Peter and Paul, V 914
This video brings to life the precarious existence of early
Christianity. The new movement is beset
by violent opposition from without and constant turmoil from within. Two key leaders emerge--Peter and Paul-- who
struggle to keep the faith alive. This
dramatic presentation follows the pair, together and separately, through three
epochal decades. Included are the
stoning of Stephen, the road to
Prince of
An epic adventure and milestone in cinematic achievement, The Prince of Egypt has captivated movie audiences the world over, becoming one of the top animated films of all time. Unparalleled artistry and powerful Academy Award -winning music bring this beloved story to life as never before, with unforgettable characters voiced by a roster of stars as impressive as any ever assembled for a feature film.
This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers, one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, the other the chosen leader of his people. Their final confrontation will forever change their lives--and the world. Both spectacular entertainment and a celebration of the human spirit.
Prodigal Son, V 1041
Jesus tells the story of a repentant young man and his loving and forgiving father.
Promised Land, The (Children’s Video Bible), V 524.2
The Oxford Vision Children’s Video Bible is unique and have
been especially produced to bring alive favorite Bible stories in a refreshing
and absorbing way. Each story is based
upon a book from the Lion Story Bible.
Simply told and richly illustrated with the original text and drawings.
The Promised Land - Journey to the Promised Land/the
Prophets in the Desert, V 785
CCC of
Release from
CCC of
Resurrection of Jesus, The, V 1054
Jesus is taken down from the cross and is laid in the tomb. Three days later, He rises from the dead and appears to Mary Magdalene.
Ruth, V 859
Nest Entertainment, GS
Samuel, the Boy Prophet (Old Testament), V 857
Nest Entertainment, GS
Savior is Born, The, V 682
This video delivers a poignant re-telling of the first Christmas according to the gospels of Matthew and Luke. The awe-inspiring score performed by The Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Oxford, England, perfectly dramatizes the power and beauty of the story of the birth of Jesus.
Sermon on the Mount, The, V 1040
Jesus presents the Beatitudes and tells the parable of the “Rich Man and Lazarus.”
CCC of
Solomon, V 862
Nest Entertainment, GS
Stories of the Twelve Apostles, V 2215
History Channel, 100 min., Adult
They started out as average, unexceptional men of their
time: fishermen, farmers, local magistrates.
But their dedication to a prophetic Jewish preacher in the backwaters of
the
From early messianic politics, to the shock of the Crucifixion, to the final acceptanceof their epic mission to spread the Gospel through the known world, it’s an inspiring astonishing story of the little-known men who became THE TWELVE APOSTLES.
Story of Zacchaeus, V 1045
Jesus visits the home of the publican Czechs and relates the stories of the Master who gave each of his servants a gold coin and the King who held a wedding feast, in which nobody came.
Story of the Old Testament Series, V 369
Temptations in the Desert, V 1036
Jesus spends forty days and nights in fasting and prayer, as Satan attempts to cause Him to stumble into sin.
Ten Commandments, V 775
CCC of
Time Travel Through the Bible, V 238
Jonahan Frakes hosts and adds special appeal to teens and young adults. As the “time traveler” he brings the Old Testament to life as ancient mysteries are explored and priceless archeological treasures are revealed.
CCC of
Trial of Jesus, V 1052
Jesus is brought before Cafes, Herod and Pilate, who
sentences Him to be crucified.
Triumphant Entry Into
Jesus enters the city amidst the praises of the Jewish
people. He expels the money changers
from the
Walking With Jesus, V 867
Jesus is born in a manger in
The Night
Before Christmas The
Big Test
Look
Out Pigs Touching
Jesus
Water
Walking Words
Wedding at
Jesus performs His first miracle by changing water into wine. Later, he preaches in the local synagogue, where he is accused of blasphemy for implying that He is the Messiah.
Wisdom of Solomon, V 782
CCC of
Woman at the Well, the, V 1039
Jesus confronts the woman from
Bullying
Broken Toy, The, V 2220
Raymond is a 12-year-old boy who lives with his
grandmother. His lonely life is made
even harder by the cruel verbal and physical treatment he receives from other
children at school. Raymond is the
constant victim of bullying from Mike,
Cipher in the Snow, V 100
Britannica, 21 min., All ages
An award-winning true story of a little boy no one thought was important until his sudden death. It is a film to motivate concern, the worth of each individual, and the need to see each individual as a child of God.
Cantors
Cantoring - A Video Notebook, V 356
The well-trained cantor can lead, instruct, and inspire...learn the art of cantoring as these videos take the beginner from posture and breathing to encouraging congregational singing.
V
356.1 The Cantor’s Craft - 49
min.
V
356.2 The Relationship of the
Cantor to the Singing Assembly
Capital
Punishment
Capital Punishment: The Death of Morality, V 686
The focus of this video is specifically Life vs. Death when
capital crimes have been committed. This
video is talking about the death penalty in
Dead Man Walking, V 2219
Polygram Video, 122
min. Adult
Matthew Poncelet (Sean Penn) is the convicted killer of two teenage lovers, preparing to end his life on death row. In response to a letter, Sister Helen Prejean (Susan Sarandon) visits Matthew and finds herself face-to-face with a killer who still pleads his innocence. When the date is set for his execution-death by lethal injection-Poncelet asks Sister Helen to be his spiritual advisor and she agrees, little knowing the outrage that will follow her decision. But the journey they will undertake in search of the truth, is as powerful and profound as you are ever likely to witness on screen.
Our Times: Abortion, Euthanasia, Capital Punishment, V
740
This program looks at these controversial issues involving who should live and who should die, and who should make the decisions--the individual, or the family, or the government? Explores the questions in a context of a consistent ethic of life.
It Could Happen to You, Harold McQueen, 1997, V 2254
The story of Harold McQueen on death row.
Catechism
Catechism of the Catholic Church-Introduction for Adults,
V 648
Our Sunday Visitor & CTNA, 108 min.
This introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church is provided by the Bishops' Committee on the implementation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church through a generous grant from Our Sunday Visitor, Inc.
Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church, V 1078
This program is an introduction to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It answers questions such as “Why is this so important? Have there been other catechisms? Why do we need a new one? What does this catechism say?” and more.
Walk Through the New Catechism, V 673
This 20 part video series are the best, most comprehensive practical guide you can find on the New Catholic Catechism.
What Catholics Believe About the New Catechism, V 657
This video give viewers the where's, how's, and why's of the new Catechism. Fr. Michael Tueth leads the viewer through by posing often-asked questions to several "persons in the pew." After hearing their response, Fr. Tueth give the correct answer and turns the explanation over to various Church personalities. He covers the history of the Catechism, talks about the purpose of it, and indicates just how it is to be used most effectively.
Catechist
Formation
Apostles Creed, The, V 695
This video will help supplement your regularly planned
lesson about The Apostles Creed..
Basic Course for Catechist Formation, V 260
The diocese of Salt Lake City, in conjunction with Christian Media, has produced this series which not only deals with the methodology and content but help catechists develop in their faith and its expression in daily life.
V
260.1 Orientation to Catechetics
and Lesson Planning
V
260.2 Catechetics--Yesterday and
Today
V
260.3 Developmental Psychology
V
260.4 Understanding the Learning
Process
V
260.5 Creating an Atmosphere for
Learning
V 260.6 Revelation
and Faith
V
260.7 Scripture
V
260.8 The Gospels and the Person
of Jesus
V
260.9 The Church As it Evolves
V
260.10 Cultural and Social
Dimensions of Church
V
260.11 Sacraments of Initiation
V
260.12 The Eucharist
V
260.13 Moral Formation
V
260.14 Sin and Reconciliation
V
260.15 Creative Skills and
Activities
V 260.16 Prayer
and Celebration
Becoming A Successful Catechist: Getting Started, V 453
This video provides encouragement and guidelines on the practical concerns of a new catechist, at the same time it helps refresh the veteran on some basics. It offers a clear explanation of how elements of lectionary-based catechesis can help your instruction be more in tune with the movement of the Church year.
Breaking Open the Word--Creatively!, V 594
This edition is for Catechists working with Youth. The vignettes on this video give you plenty of ideas about how to make your teaching more exciting and more effective.
Breaking Open the Word--Creatively!, V 593
This edition is for Catechists working with Elementary‑Aged Children. The vignettes on this new video give you plenty of ideas about how to make your teaching more exciting and more effective.
Doorway People, V 2212
Pastors, directors of religious education and other parishioners are always searching for ways to affirm and strengthen their catechists. This video, while encouraging catechists to see their everyday actions of welcoming, reflecting, listening and sending as holy also reminds them of all they receive from their students. This video is a delight and will enhance the spirituality of every catechist.
Feed My Lambs, V 22
Argus, 6 20 min. segments, Adult
These videos introduce catechists to a particular group of skills ranging from storytelling to maintaining discipline. Six coordinated journal sessions allow
participants to discuss video, probe their own ideas and feelings, and share the views of other catechists.
V 22.1 Segments 1-3 (HERE I AM LORD,YOU ARE NOT ALONE, KNOW YOUR CHILDREN)
V 22.2 Segments 4-6 BE PREPARED, TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS I, TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS II)
Catholic
Belief
Celebrating the Lectionary, V 484
This video explains the importance of lectionary-based catechesis and provides a graphic picture of how such a program can impact a parish. It is intended for parish curriculum committees, catechists, parents--whoever needs to know more about this exciting new approach to religious education.
Christian Formation for Catholic Educators, V 2
V
2.1 Seven Guidelines
V 2.2 Interviewing
Personnel and Practical Applications
Creative Catechetics - Storytelling, V 67
The first in a series on Creative Catechetics being developed by the Diocese of Dallas, Texas, this program looks at the storytelling process, coupling this examination with live examples of storytellers at work.
Mary Edmund first leads the viewer through a thorough exploration of the effective use of storytelling in catechesis, then helps you examine the use of dramatization, character portrayal and role-playing in catechesis.
This is a helpful, practical program, perfect for training new catechists, as well as enriching and enhancing the skills of more experienced catechists.
Creative Catechetics - Praying, V 103
Sheed & Ward, 30 min., Adult
This program focuses on the uses of prayer in the religion classroom, exploring the various kinds of prayer and using a variety of styles of prayer in catechetical situations.
Discipline: Do’s and Don’ts, V 14.3
Twenty-Third Publication, 30 min. ea., Adult
Effective Lesson Planning for Youth Catechesis, V. 5.3
St.
Mary College Press, 2 hr. ea., Adult
This is a four-session videotaped workshop for religious educators dealing with youth. Presented by Tom Zanzig.
Effective Adolescent Religious Education, V 5
Empowering the Catechist, V 692
Here's the answer to a DRE's prayers--a practical,
economical video program effective for both in-service and pre-service
catechist training. The emphasis in this
exciting new six-session video is on development of practical skills and
techniques, which allow catechists to achieve teaching goals and enjoy doing
it.
Session 1:
Meeting the Challenge of Catechetical Ministry
Session 2: Planning and Preparing the Lesson
Session 3:
CREATING A POSITIVE FAITH ENVIRONMENT
Session 4:
MOTIVATING AND ENGAGING THE STUDENTS
Session 5:
MAINTAINING ATTENTION AND HANDLING DISCIPLINE
Session 6:
LEADING MEANINGFUL PRAYER EXPERIENCES
Enriching the Catechist, V 807
Gospel Values; The Mystery of God; Jesus Christ - Human and Divine; The Church-Gathering of God's People; Sacraments-Initiation into the Life of Christ; Sacraments-Jesus: Healer, Forgiver, Bread of Life.
F.I.R.E. - An Introduction for Leaders, V 106
F.I.R.E. (Family-Centered Intergenerational Religious
Education enables the family to fulfill its task as primary educator, covering,
in a four-year cycle, the main truths of the faith enumerated in the National
Catechetical Directory.
Feed My Lambs, V 22
Argus,
6 20 min. segments, Adult
These videos introduce catechists to a particular group of skills ranging from storytelling to maintaining discipline. Six coordinated journal sessions allow participants to discuss video, probe their own ideas and feelings, and share the views of other catechists.
V 22.1 Segments 1-3 (HERE I AM LORD,YOU ARE NOT ALONE, KNOW YOUR CHILDREN)
V 22.2 Segments 4-6 BE PREPARED, TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS I, TEACHING FUNDAMENTALS II)
Focus on Theology, V 2210
The video lectures cover important topics, carefully chosen to give participants an opportunity to reflect on and discuss foundational issues of Catholic belief in relation to their own lives. The lectures are divided into two parts. Part One explores the interconnections of how God speaks to us and we respond to God. The familiar names that address these connections are vocation, spirituality, revelation, and redemption. Part Two explores the Catholic belief of the Church as mystery and mission and speaks to the need for the believer to respond to God in gratitude for the gifts received.
This video series is ideal for Catholic school faculty, parish catechetical programs, parish staff, and adult members of the community interested in a better understanding of the faith.
Chapter One: Genesis 1-11
Chapter Two: Scripture and Spirituality
Chapter Three: Gospels
Chapter Four: Our Beliefs
Chapter Five: Mystery and
Chapter Six: Sacramental Life
Chapter Seven: Moral Life
Chapter Eight: Fulfilling the Kingdom
Getting Started as a Catechist, (Echoes of Faith), V 989
How to Live Our Catholic Faith (Catholic and Capable), V
2009
This video shows skills on How to recognize God’s presence;
How to pray; How to share faith experiences; How to apply the Bible to life;
How to use religious imagination and How to participate in the
I Believe, We Believe, V 1015
Explores the central creedal statements of the Catholic community. Helps the learners to better understand the key doctrines articulated in the Creed, so that they can share their faith effectively with others.
Interviewing Personnel and Practical Applications, V 2.2
Fr. Alfred McBride, 60 min. ea., 2 tapes, Adult
Interviewing Personnel and Practical Applications
Jesus Decoded: Catholic Truth vs. Modern Fiction, DVD 21
Catholic Communication Campaign, Adult
* Was Jesus married to Mary Magdalene?
* Did the Catholic Church suppress “the real truth” about Jesus and the early Church?
* Did an emperor’s politics determine the divinity of Christ?
Readers of Dan Brown’s best‑selling novel, The Da Vinci Code, have been faced with these and other startling questions that challenge basic Catholic beliefs about Jesus and the Church which continued his mission after his death and Resurrection. In the popular media, this novel is not alone in presenting these challenges.
To help separate Catholic belief from modern fiction, the Catholic Communication Campaign, presents Jesus Decoded, an hour‑long documentary that presents accurate information about the person of Jesus, his followers, their belief in his divinity, the formation of the New Testament, and the important role women played in his ministry and the spread of the Gospel message.
Filmed on location in
Learning to Teach Sunday School, V 116
This video program presents the guidance teachers need--an ideal confidence builder for “the new kid on the block” as well as a refresher course for the seasoned veteran. As participants watch the video, they see teachers interact with students in positive ways, prevent problems in class, and use visual devices to get students involved.
Let Us Walk In the Light of the Lord, V 43
NCEA -(Sharing the Light of Faith), 30 min., Adult
This is Part 1 on the National Catechetical Directory. It takes the Directory chapter by chapter explaining the most important elements of each section.
Loyola Religion Series Teacher Training, V 9
Planning, preparing and teaching.
Make Known the Glory of God, (Sharing the Light of Faith),
V 43.2
NCEA - narrated by Father Alfred McBride -30 min.
Part II of the National Catechetical Directory. Both of these videos are important for
catechist training.
Methods for Grades 1 and 2, (Echoes of Faith) V 1016
Six and seven-year olds are at
the beginning of their formal religious education. The goals of this module are to introduce
your to their uniqueness and to explore age-appropriate methods and activities
that can assist their growth in faith.
Methods for Grades 3 and 4, (Echoes of Faith) V 1017
The faith of eight and nine year-olds is expanding. The goals of this module are to introduce you to their uniqueness and to explore the age-appropriate methods and activities that assist their growth in faith.
Ministry of the Catechist, V 14.1
Twenty-Third Publication, 30 min. ea., Adult
Model of Total Youth Ministry, V 5.2
St.
Mary College Press, 2 hr. ea., Adult
This is a four-session videotaped workshop for religious educators dealing with youth.
Presented
by Tom Zanzig.
Motivating Your Students, V 14.3
Our Catholic Faith, V 47
Our Catholic Faith is an ideal teaching tool for pastoral work in convert classes, parish schools of religion, discussion groups, bible study groups, high schools and for anyone who wants to know more about the Catholic Faith. Fr. Roberts teaches each lesson in a clear, direct manner that appeals to all ages.
Person of the Catechist (Echoes of Faith), V 991
Personal Development and Growth in Faith, V 5.1
St. Mary College Press, 2 hr. ea., Adult
This is a four-session videotaped workshop for religious educators dealing with youth. Presented by Tom Zanzig.
Persons, Places and Practices in the Catholic Church, V
79
Liguori Publications, 20 min. Adult
This video is a live-action visual dictionary of many of the
“externals” that inquirers and catechumens find unfamiliar and intriguing about
the Catholic Church. During this visual
tour viewers will become acquainted with the most common Persons...from the
Pope to the laity, Places...from the
Roles of the Catechist (Echoes of Faith), V 990
This
Sacred Place: Your Parish Church and the Mystery of Faith, V 2144
Twenty-Third Publications, 25 min., Adult
After the funeral of her uncle, Ellen, a young woman who is unchurched, meets Ed, her uncle’s friend of many years. Ed’s simple but profound reflections on the meaning of the realities and the symbols in the church touch a responsive chord in the young woman, and their conversation brings him to a moment of epiphany as well.
Seven Guidelines, V 2.1
Shared Praxis Approach to Religious Education, V 133
Argus
Communications, Adult
Enrich the catechetical experience by synthesizing elements of Scripture, doctrine, and Christian living. The complete set includes one videocassette with three 30-minute segments and a study guide for each segment.
Steps to Effective Teaching, V 14.2
Teacher As a Witness of Faith V 5.4
Teacher-Training Workshop Series, V 14
A Time to Build, V 411
U.S. Catholic Conference, 60 min., Adult
The fall of the Berlin Wall brought tremendous change to those who lived behind it. After years of restrictions brought on by Communist rule, undeterred public display of political and religious beliefs is becoming once again a reality. Poland, Lithuania, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary are four countries currently bringing their strong Catholic faith back out into the world. This video presents a brief history of these countries and shows how courageous men and women have kept their beliefs alive in times of darkness and fear.
Together in Faith, V 920
The customs, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic faith are rooted in a rich tradition that calls for each of us to know, love and serve God in our daily lives. This overview of Catholicism will introduce or review for the viewer what it means to be a member of the Catholic Church.
What Catholics Believe About Lifestyles, V 755
The last 25 years have brought great changes. Many new lifestyles have come from this change. But where does the Catholic Church stand on these issues, and more importantly, why?
What Catholics Believe About Rights,Freedoms and
Responsibilities, V 754
God has granted us many freedoms and rights, but they were not made solely for human pleasure. They are precious gifts from God that allow us to live in peace and made decisions so we become closer to Him. With these gifts also come responsibilities.
What is Catholicism, V 232
Father McBrien deals with basic Catholic beliefs--how they developed and the impact of Vatican II. This program is for everyone--old Catholics, new Catholics, and “soon-to-be” Catholics.
V
232.1 Seg. 1: Fundamamentals of
Catholicism
Seg. 2: Catholicism and Authority
Seg. 3 Catholicism and the Human Person
V
232.2 Seg. 4: Catholicism’s
Understanding of God
Seg. 5: Catholicism’s
Understanding of Christ and Redemption
Seg. 6: Catholicism’s
Understanding of the Church
V
232.3 Seg. 7: Catholicism and
Morality
Seg. 8: Catholicism and Social
Justice
Seg. 9.
Catholicism and Spirituality
What Catholics Believe About the New Age Movement, V 689
Fr. Michael Tueth fields the most often question about the New Age Movement. Multiple choice questions at the end of video.
What Catholics Believe About Death and Afterlife, V 690
Fr. Michael Tueth fields the most often asked questions about the Church with additional comments from theologians, teachers and DREs.Multiple choice questions at the end video.
What Makes Us Catholic, V 2168
St. Anthony Messenger
Press, 38 min., JH - Adult
This video helps RCIA candidates and others interested in deepening their faith to explore the unique “Catholic” approach to Christianity.
Where is the Church Going?, V 219
The time has come to re-imagine the future of the Church. We are approaching the third millennium of the Church’s life and Christians are facing many new opportunities to proclaim the Good News. Father McBrien will challenge your faith community to grow as Church.
Where is Religious Education Going?
Where Are Vocations Going?
Where Are the Social Ministries Going?
Why Catholics Do What They Do in Church and Connecting with God, DVD 34
Videos With Values , 6th grade-high school, 28 min.
Symbols and signs are essential to the Roman Catholic Liturgy and Ritual. Candles; what do they represent? How and when are they used and how do they affect us? This program will help young people, catechumens and even life-long Catholics to better understand the important reasons for these traditions and how they help us grow in faith.
Your Role on a Better Religious Education Team, V 663
National
Catholic Catechists Society, Adult
This program explains the components of a religious education team, explores the responsibilities of team members and leaders, and examines how everyone can work together to reach commonly held goals. The special focus of this video is leadership. What is a leader? What special abilities does a leader have? Does a leader influence others to do what he or she wants, or is leadership a subtler process? Examples of leadership in both the religious education classroom and the wider parish provided.
Catholicism
Baptism, V 737.9
This video is unique in its exploration of the awesome and mystical depth of this sacrament and for its insights into Original Sin.
Church, V 737.7
What does it mean to be Church? How does the Church continue the presence of Christ in our world? These reflections of Fr. Hides are sure to challenge and inspire.
Eucharist, V 737.4
Explores several of the many dimensions of Eucharist,
including "Real Presence," with emphasis on Eucharist as the
"self gift" of Jesus Christ.
Grace, V 737.5
Grace is woven throughout our lives. Fr. Hides helps us appreciate the presence of
grace in all we do.
Incarnation, V 737.1
Shows how incarnation tells us as much about humanity as it
tells us about God.
Reconciliation, V 737.10
Fr. Himes demonstrates the power of this sacrament for
living the truth of the God-creature relationship.
Sacraments of Vocation, V 737.8
Paulist Press, 25 min. each
This video will show how Matrimony symbolizes the deepest
dimension of the God-human relationship.
Here, too, is a new appreciation for the meaning of Holy Orders.
Salvation, V 737.6
Fr. Himes renews the meaning of this traditional term and shows why social justice is essential to our salvation.
Together in Faith, V 920
One of the great insights of the Christian tradition is the Communion of Saints - outstanding people who have made the God of Jesus Christ incarnate in our world. This video is both educational and prayerful, the viewer will be introduced to numerous saints and 20th Century heroes and heroines. This video provides hope to any who doubt that God acts in our world and will gladden the heart of all who believe that we are part of the great circle of Saints. Video was written by William Cleary. For RCIA, small Christian communities.
Tradition, V 737.2
Rev. Michael Himes explains what tradition is and how it is
a dynamic reality within contemporary Catholicism.
Trinity, V 737.3
Fr. Himes shows why the doctrine of the Trinity is not simply one doctrine among many but rather is the whole of the Christian doctrine.
Catholic
Education
Building a Foundation for the Future, V 243
A positive video on Catholic elementary and secondary schools you would be able to show parents, board and community meetings.
Catholic Education Futures Project, V 95
V 95.1 Part 1. Catholic Education Futures Project - 15 min ,Adult
This video served to open the
symposium on the Future of Catholic Education held at the
V 95.2 Part 2. Catholic Education Future Project - 30 min., Adult
This video includes the participants at the symposium. It will cover the what, the why, the how and the wherefore of the Catholic Education Futures Project.
Catholic Education, CTNA 340
Catholic Education: Gift to the Church and Nation, V 65
NCEA, 29 min. Adult
This video is an overview of the Pope’s visit to
Catholic Leadership Conference/Lake Barkley, 1989, CTNA
16
Catholic Leadership Conference/Lake Barkley, 1990, CTNA 17
Catholic Leadership Conference/Lake Barkley, 1991, CTNA
18
Challenging Young People to Think, V 222
Father O’Malley provides an opportunity for Catholic schools and parishes to reexamine the difference between education that is endured and education that is valued by staff, students and parents.
Seg. 1: Getting a Diploma Without an Education
Seg. 2: Thinking Isn’t Just Having Ideas
Seg. 3: Searchers Nor Memorizers
Education: Public or Private?, CTNA 118
Financial Development for Catholic Schools:
Gifts of Promise, V 179
This video is intended to introduce parents, students and
teachers to the parent-Student Evaluation Process. This process seeks to enable the student to
assume greater responsibility for his/her own learning.
Schools Development Seminar, CTNA 76
Teaching Children in the Church , V 751
GROUP, Five 2-hour
tapes, Adult
This series of training videos is packed with practical ideas from respected professionals. These videos will give teachers working with pre-school to sixth-grade children proven skills for teaching children by specific age group.
V 751.1 Children’s Ministry Essentials
Prepare lessons that work; develop relationships with kids; model your faith; use appropriate discipline
V 751.2 Teaching Preschool and Kindergarten Kids
Teach in terms kids understand;
help kids overcome self-centeredness; make lessons come alive.
V 751.3 Teaching First and Second Graders
Relate lessons to kids' lives; build young people's self esteem.
V 751.4 Teaching Third and Fourth Graders
Teach kids to accept others; capitalize on this group's developing curiosity; shape these kids' new found sense of independence.
V 751.5 Teaching Fifth and Sixth Graders
Help kids through the ups and
downs of early adolescence; handle developmental differences between boys and
girls; overcome boredom and apathy toward church.
Child
Care
After School Child Care, CTNA 175
Child Care, CTNA 154
Foster Care, CTNA 157
Foster Care: Who Benefits, CTNA 124
How To Select Daycare, CTNA 190
Christian
Living
Boundaries, V 2094
Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically based answers to those tough questions as they show us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, our spouses, our children, our friends, our coworkers, and even ourselves. This compelling nine-part video resource helps us define and maintain the clear personal boundaries that are essential to a healthy and balanced Christian life.
Can I Be a Christian Without Being Weird, V 882
Priority One Productions, 24 min., JH - HS
From this video, group members will learn that Christian behavior should be different, but not obnoxious or intentionally eccentric. They will also evaluate their own behavior to see if they are bringing honor to Christ..
Catholic Christian Identity, V 338
Christian Unity, CTNA 120
Christian Moral Living: The Challenge and the
Possibility, V 829
This video explores the possibility of objective truth and the role of conscience.
Christianity, CTNA 434
Cipher in the Snow V 100
Britannica, 21 min., All ages
An award-winning true story of a little boy no one thought was important until his sudden death. It is a film to motivate concern, the worth of each individual, and the need to see each individual as a child of God.
Do Dogs Go to Heaven?, V 1003
Teenagers would not be tanagers if they didn’t ask the hard questions. Who is God? Is the Bible really true? What is heaven like? Did Jesus really exist?> We know that Christianity is not a mathematical equation. However the evidence for belief is overwhelming. After watching this video you will understand that Christianity will always require a step of faith...but never a “blind leap of faith.”
Gerbert, V 110
Get a Life!, V 1004
You’re standing in the doorway looking out...turning away from home...and toward life on your own. On the one hand, life seems bright and promising. On the other hand, it threatens you with doubts, disappointments and tough decisions. You will learn about making the decisions to achieve God’s will for your life. You will learn how to get a life!
How to Live our Catholic Faith, V 2009
This video shows skills on How to recognize God’s presence;
How to pray; How to share faith experiences; How to apply the Bible to life; How
to use religious imagination and How to participate in the
Music Box, V 586
A man trudging home form work through a dreary, snowy city is surprised by a joyous group of gospel‑singing, tuxedoed angels. They give a special gift of love and life to the man: a magical box and the wondrous story of a loving king. This video is a modern parable of the joy‑filled life in Christ, and our responsibilities to share that joy.
People, V 932
In how many wonderful ways are we different from each other? What if all the world were to rejoice in each other’s differences? Cara and her lovable Grandfather embark on a journey of imagination that brings them face to face with the wonderful variety of people around the world.
Quigley’s Village V 127
These videos teach children biblical values through the adventures of lovable puppet friends. Filled with stories, songs, humor and fun, this captivating new series combines the very best in entertainment with important lessons on values to help children learn and grow.
V
127.1 Always Tell the Truth
V
127.2 That’s Not Fair
V
127.3 Be Kind to One Another
V
127.4 Let’s Obey
V
127.5 Always Be Thankful
V
127.6 Sharing With Others
V 127.7 Fun Aerobics for Kids! - (an exercise program)
Sacred Heart Kids Club, V 130
P
– I, Tabor, 30 min. ea.
These videos use puppets, music, dance, art, animation, skits and even pantomime to teach key religious themes through presentations that kids will both comprehend and enjoy.Series I
V
130.1 Creation V
130.7 Death
V
130.2 Grace V
130.8 Easter
V
130.3 Mary V
130.9 Church
V
130.4 Sacred Heart V
130.10 Vocation
V
130.5 Forgiveness V
130.11 Saints & Heroes
V
130.6 Eucharist V
130.12 Prayer
V 130.13 Christmas
Series II
V
130.14 Listen to the Maker
V
130.15 Love God- Treasure God’s
Name
V
130.16 A Day of Rest and
Celebration
V
130.17 Believe, Love, and Obey
V
130.18 Sounds of Peace and Love
V
130.19 Choose Life!
V 130.20 Pure
Hearts-Joyful Hearts
V
130.21 Sacred and Respectful Love
V
130.22 Be Generous-Live Honestly
V
130.23 Choose to Live the Truth
Christian
Values
Fuzzy Tale, V 563
Adapted from the well‑known story by Claude Steiner. "A Fuzzy Tale" is an animated parable which celebrates human relationships and the "good news" that there are not substitutes for caring and sharing.
Parable, V 534
This video with the theme, "The man who dared to be
different." was prepared by the Council of churches of the City of
People, V 932
In how many wonderful ways are we different from each other? What if all the world were to rejoice in each other’s differences? Cara and her lovable Grandfather embark on a journey of imagination that brings them face to face with the wonderful variety of people around the world.
Selfish Giant, The, V 565
EcuFilm,
25 min., All ages, (animated)
Oscar Wilde's allegory about selfishness and sharing is recreated in this film.
What’s Mine is Mine!, V 1005
Why is money so important?
Because it has power! The power
to buy the latest hit CD...or the power to demand a tray of burritos! Or the
power to help someone less fortunate. In
this episode you will travel all the way to Africa... and then back to an
Indian reservation in
Christmas/Advent
Advent: Celebrating the Season, V 2279
12 min., Ages 3-8
The season of Advent begins a new Church year. During the preparation time of Advent we are
invited to change and grow more like Jesus.
During these four weeks we prepare for Jesus’ coming in our daily lives
as we wait together for the fullness of Light to come into our world at
Christmas. The custom of the Advent
Wreath is the focus of this video. In
the light of the Advent Wreath we remember, live and hope for the one who has
already come. We warm our hearts to live
justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God.
The simple Advent Wreath tells the story of a people yesterday and today
who yearn for more light in their life.
This video also includes other Advent activities and traditions such as
the Jesse Tree, an Advent Friend, Straw for a Crib and an Advent House to help
young people appreciate the spiritual dimension of the Advent and Christmas
seasons.
Krispin meets John the Baptist, and the shepherds in
Advent in Sign and Symbol, CTNA 90
Advent-A Time of Hope, V 575
Family activities, such as Christmas shopping and card
writing, reveal a spirituality that can teach us about Advent. We live in a hectic world, and Christmas is a
busy time, but God calls us from within this world to witness to the presence
of Christ. Family life can provide signs
and symbols of hope as we wait for the coming of the
Advent-Celebrating the Church Year for Children, V 1022
Paulist Press, 15 min., Ages 8-12
Advent is a time of anticipation and expectation, a time of joy and hope, a time of waiting. This video looks at liturgical practices and Christian family customs which capture that hope for the Messiah.
Advent With Saint Nicholas, V 2270
Ten-year-old Holly arrives home from religion class eager to enter a contest about the meaning of Advent. While she tries to tell her family about it, they are too caught up in worry and banter about the details of Christmas preparation to listen. Later that day Holly sits at the computer, feeling discouraged. Suddenly, a surprise visitor appears--St. Nicholas! With the saints help, Holly learns more about the meaning and background of customs her family and other families practice during Advent--such as the Advent calendar, the Advent wreath, the Christmas tree, Las Posadas, and more. St. Nicholas offers ideas as to how some of the customs, e.g., decorating the Christmas tree and sending Christmas cards, can be practiced in a way that celebrates the Advent spirit of expectation and mystery. As St. Nicholas leaves, Holly can’t wait to write about Advent.
Liturgies of Advent & Christmas, CTNA 82
Billy Budd, 8 min., All ages
It is Christmas eve and a young boy looks into the gleaming windows where tables are laden with turkey, ducks, geese and cherry pie. Then he peers in a window lit only by candle-light. He sees a grey-haired lady sitting in front of a bare table with tears in her eyes. He reaches into his pocket and takes out a bit of cheese and bread and offers to share his Christmas dinner with her.
Christmas in
Christmas in
Christmas Is, V 99
Can the events of Christmas cause us to lose sight of its real purpose? For Benji, the season brings disappointment when he finds that he’s to play second shepherd in the school play--again. However, his disappointment turns to joy when a daydream transports him and his lovable pooch, Waldo, back to the very first Christmas. When they join the real second shepherd in the stable with the Christ child, Benji rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas. An animated classic!
Behold this Child (The Gospel Stories of Jesus’ Birth, V
2283
This video offers a look behind the Christmas story that is so familiar to us all. Presenting contemporary Scripture scholarship concerning the birth of Christ, this program explores the biblical background in a way easily understood and accepted by the average audience. Charming original paintings in the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts illustrate the four segments of the program. Traditional Christmas symbols are portrayed, reassuring viewers that the central truth of the beloved story of Christmas remains. Contemporary scholarship seeks to explain and amplify its meaning, moving beyond literal history or biography to a story rich in theology. From this overview, viewers will appreciate the deeper truths which the Christmas stories have to teach us about Christ, the Church and each other.
Christmas Stories, V 2287
The Christmas Story - Jesus is born in the hearts of
children through this telling of the story of Christmas.
The Three Wise Men - A colorful re-telling of the
classic tale that teaches Jesus is the Light of all nations.
City that Forgot About Christmas, The, V 101
An animated story that teaches children about the joy of Jesus brings to our lives and how unhappy we would be without Him. Benji’s grandfather shares with him the story of an elderly woodcarver who lived in a small village. It seems the whole village had forgotten about Jesus and Christmas, except the woodcarver. When he teaches the town’s children about Jesus, he helps change the unloving and uncaring village into one filled with the love and joy of Jesus.
Come Celebrate Christmas with the Christophers, V 36
Christophers,
30 min. Primary-Intermediate
This video program invites children of all ages to celebrate the love and excitement of the Christmas season. Five stories are told using animation, actors and puppets. “The Shepherd’s Story,” “The Gift of the Magi,” “The Juggler of Notre Dame,” “Nannette and the Christmas Gifts,” and “The Elves and the Shoe Box.”
Birth of a Savior, CTNA 311
Birth of Jesus, The, V 786
CCC of
Christmas Crossroads, V 2152
Aaron brings Krispin to the stable, only to find that Jesus
and his family have already left. Where
have they gone?
Christmas Lost and Found, V 225
Davey and Goliath show us that the spirit of Christmas lies in man’s accepting God’s gift of His son as a guide to personal living.
Christmas Series 1, CTNA 250
Christmas Series 2, CTNA 251
Christmas, V 130.3
Christmas Letter, The, V 35
CP
Films, 30 min. Intermediate - Adult
Karen wants...Mark wants...decorations...shopping...not enough time...not enough money...the frustrations of Christmas descend upon Tom and Sally Hoffman. A lonely forgotten old man...a child’s letter...a risky invitation...all provide a deeper meaning for Christmas.
Christmas Experience in
Amahl and the Night Visitors, V 498
Rejoice in the simple story of the crippled boy Amahl and
his devoted mother who live in poverty among the shepherds of
Ecu-Film, 8 min., All ages
Poor
Coming of the Stranger, V 582
A small village in a remote mountain gorge is so isolated that there is only a hint that life might exist elsewhere. No one has ever dared to climb the outer rim to find out. In the dead of winter on the Day of Gifts. Varin the bellringer brings a document about a stranger who once came and brought a gift to the people. The reactions to this news range from skepticism to a new hopefulness. This film is appropriate for Christmas and any celebration of faith and hope.
Eddie’s First Christmas, V 528
With no real family of his own, Eddie experiences the “Christmas Blues,” Ben helps Eddie discover the true joy of Christmas by preparing a “manger” in his heart for the baby Jesus.
First Christmas, The, V 2276
24 min. Ages 5-11
This video tells the traditional story of the birth of
Jesus, beginning with Mary and Joseph’s trip from
Fourth Wise Man, V 2244
Vision Video, J.H. - Adult, 72 min.
A Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) sees a sign in the heavens
that he hopes will lead him and his servant to the Messiah. For 33 years Artaban and his faithful servant
(Alan Arkin) pursue Jesus, only to miss Him at every turn. The story culminates on Easter Sunday as
Artaban, old and dying, finally encounters the new King, bringing peace to his
life.
Gifts of Christmas, The, V 2229
Celebrate Christmas through song and suspense as all the animal friends try to surprise Francesco with gifts for Christmas. But when they choose instead to give these gifts to those in need, they learn that love far outweighs all.
Holidays for Children: Christmas, V 2281
Grades K-4, 25 min.
Many symbols and legends have become associated with Christmas, yet few know the meanings behind them. This program explores both the religious and legendary stories of Christmas to help children understand that there is more to the holiday than the department store Santa Claus. Christmas around the world is explored, with emphasis on similarities to American traditions, and the spirit of this holiday comes to life as members of the renowned Philadelphia Boys Choir sing carols.
In the Footsteps of The Holy Family, V 2319
A& E, 3 tapes
Approx. 50 min. ea., Adult
Christianity began with a miracle the virgin birth of the Son of God and the earliest days of Christ’s existence were suffused with a power that reaches across millennia to touch us today.
Hosted by Roger Moore, In The Footsteps of the Holy
Family traces the journey of Jesus, Mary and Joseph after Christ’s birth,
visiting the sites made sacred by their presence. A compelling blend of history, science and
faith, it examines everything from the fate of the Three Magi to a spectacular
vision of the Virgin Mary at
Jacob’s Gift, V 2275
30 min., ages 8-19
“The one who builds the bet project will be asked to help build the new synagogue,” Rabbi Simeon announces to the students in his woodworking shop. Young Jacob struggles to choose just the right project to show his craftsmanship, until he finally discovers a great idea. But harassed by his fellow students for his creativity, and with his father’s inn overflowing with guests, Jacob is pulled away from his woodworking by duties and distractions. In the end, Jacob sacrifices winning the contest to do a kindness for a family with a newborn baby, and learns an important lesson about giving. With two original songs, this is a timeless Christmas story with a message for us all.
Keeper of the Peace, V 2131
A moving Christmas drama of forgiveness and reconciliation
which unfolds in another stable in
King is Born, V 1032
CCC of America , 30 minutes each.
The fulfillment of the ancient prophecies is fulfilled with
the Birth of Jesus, in a stable in
Legend of the Candy Cane, V 2224
Catholic Videos, 30 min.
August the candy maker is certain that he has made the perfect
Christmas present for the royal family.
But an accidental encounter in front of the cathedral teaches August
that the only truly perfect Christmas present is the gift of Jesus. August learns a lesson in love and humility
as his candy cane becomes a popular Christmas reminder for people throughout
the world.
Little Drummer Boy, V 532
The famous song inspired this touching “clay-mation” style animated tale of an orphaned drummer boy whose gift of music for the Christ Child is repaid with a miracle. Greer Garson and Jose Ferrer supply the voices along with a stirring rendition of the title song by the world-famous Vienna Boys Choir.
Little Shepherd, V 2239
Based on a tale by American author Anobel Armour, Little
Shepherd is the timeless story of Christmas, blending a bit of whimsy with the
poignant messages of kindness, hope and love.
The fields surrounding
Little Matchgirl, The, V 2277
45 min., Ages 5-11
In this new, modern adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s
classic tale, a young girl, Adriana, and her grandmother have come to the
Littlest Angel, The, V 2274
30 min. Ages 5 - 11
When a mischievous little boy enters heaven, he finds a new world of wonder. One day the archangel makes an announcement--God is to have a son. Every angel rushes to find the perfect gift. The Littlest Angel, with his tilted halo and untested wings, has no idea what to do, until he realizes that the most valuable gift always comes from the heart.
Liturgies of Advent & Christmas, CTNA 82
Martin the Cobbler, V 10
Billy
Budd Films, 30 min., All ages
The story of a Russian shoemaker who discovers new meanings in life by meditating on old truths. A film for all seasons based on Leo Talstory’s folktale, “Where Love Is, God Is.”
Mr. Krueger’s Christmas, V 581
Actor James Stewart creates a delightful story of a lonely man whose Christmas fantasies finally come true. As he decorates his Christmas tree in his tiny basement apartment, Mr. Krueger dreams about directing the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He invites some real carolers inside for warmth and refreshment. After they leave, his fantasies take hold and he finds himself among the now living Biblical figures of his creche. In a moving monolog, Krueger thanks Christ for being with him as a friend. The carolers return and invite him to join them in singing and to share their Christmas dinner.
Nativity, The, V 123
The miracle of Jesus’ birth comes vividly to life in the
newest of Hanna-Barbera’s video Bible stories.
Travel with Mary and Joseph to
Nestor the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey, V 2081
A long, long time ago a delightful little donkey named
Nestor lived in a stable near
Preparing for Christmas, II, V 51
Franciscan
Communications, 56 min., Adult
This video features a charming series of four separate programs; each one developing a special aspect of God’s promise to send us a Savior and of the wonder of Jesus’ coming. Through music and drama and narrative, Father Anthony Scannell draws adults and children into the experience of hope and joy that mark the Advent season and the glory of Christmas.
Preparing for Christmas, V 50
An Advent program for the family. Features four themes for the weeks of Advent:
Week 1: Waiting - 15 min.
Week 2: Hoping - 15 min.
Week 3: Preparing - 15 min.
Week 4: Giving and Receiving - 15 min.
Secret of the Second Basement, The, V 577
Discover how Nanny and Isaiah become a family‑‑and how together they discover the real meaning of Christmas!
Songs of Christmas, V 136
Teleketics, 49 min., All ages
This fascinating video tells the stories behind some of our most popular Christmas carols. This is a perfect way for families to get into the Christmas spirit and to brush up on their Christmas caroling as they sing along with these popular and inspiring Christmas carols.
This video is a fictional account of events surrounding the birth of Jesus. The story of the first Christmas is told through the eyes of a 9‑year‑old girl. The chronology of some of the events may not be accurate, but the main emphasis of the story is not on what happened when, but on the meaning of Christ's birth for us. It is this emphasis that will be the focal point of this study.
Star for Jeremy, V 529
Videos & Values, 30 min., Ages 5-10
When God was assigning places in the sky for all the stars, Stan, the tiniest star, was left behind. Unbeknownst to Stan, God had big plans for him on the night Jesus was to be born. It will be the little star’s chance to shine--can he do it? A Christmas story the kids will love and remember whenever they look up at the night sky.
Timmy’s Gift, V 530
Adult
This is a story of one teen's journey from the despair of the abortion clinic to the hope of new life. And the unexpected voice that guides her on this journey is that of her own unborn child. The Right Choice is perfect for helping families, educators, crisis pregnancy counselors and others reach young people with the pro‑life messages.
Timmy's Special Delivery, V 2227
Catholic Video, 25 min.
Chris and Holly are two loving children, each of whom has only one wish--that the other will receive a Christmas gift. When Timmy the Angel hears their prayers, he is touched by their unselfishness and sets out to make sure that their thoughtfulness is rewarded.
Twas the Fight Before Christmas, V 527
Videos & Values, 30 min., Ages 6-12
When chosen to present the story of Jesus in the school play, Nicholas learns the meaning of the story in a run down apartment building.
Walking With Jesus, V 867
Kids International, Inc., 25 min., K - GS
Jesus is born in a manger in
The Night
Before Christmas Look Out Pigs The
Big Test
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Walking Touching Jesus
Welcome the Stranger, V 148
Family Films, 20 min., All ages
This Christmas story shares the Good News that we’re all welcome at the manger. You journey with two homeless children on their way to meet the newborn Savior. An old shepherd guides them to the manger, where they sing songs of welcome to the newborn “Stranger.” Here, they find they’re no longer homeless; the old shepherd welcomes them into the family of God. Based on the carol, “What Child Is This?”
Youth Rally: (Gift Giving) Christmas, V 337.5
YMTN, 3 hours, JH - Adult
The YMTN Teleconference are live, interactive events in which there are a number of regular features as well as frequent guest contributors peaking on a wide range of topics critically important to youth, adults, and clergy.
Each video has a 30-min special feature presentation which goes into some depth on the topic for the day.
Youth Rally: (Gift Giving) Christmas 12/9/89
Francesco’s Friendly World- Gifts of Christmas, V 2278
44 min., Ages 5-11
Celebrate Christmas through song and suspense as the animal
friends try to surprise Francesco with gifts for Christmas. But when they choose instead to give these gifts
to those in need, they learn that love far outweighs all in The Gifts of
Christmas.
Church
Aid to the Church in
Need: Introduction, CTNA 540
Bring Down the Walls, V 315
USCC, 14 min., Adult
An excellent overview of the Church’s Social Teaching in honor of 100 years since the issuing of the first social document by Pope Leo XIII. Good for parish councils, high school religious classes and other adult education groups.
Called to Be Church, V 160
Produced by the Archdiocese of Detroit, this video program shows how various parishes have been changed by the Called to Be Church process. Program testimonials from priests and lay people involved in restructuring their parishes into Small Basic Christian Communities.
V 2294 Catholic
Church in the 21st Century, The - Finding Hope for Its Future in the Wisdom of
Its Past,
Liguori Publications,
4 videos - 90 min. each, Adult
This remarkable video enables everyone to benefit from the thoughts of six eminent theologians as they explore what the Catholic Church in the 21st century can learn from the Catholic Church of the past. Each section of the video focuses on the Church during a specific time period and presents topics that are of interest today, including sin, scandal, episcopal appointment, the role of the laity, collegiality, and much more.
Catholic Parents: Does the Church
Really Care?, CTNA 4
Catholic Church & Fundamentalism in Dialogue, CTNA
300
This video is about the philosophy of renewal. It discusses the important role appropriate visuality plays in the Total Church Experience
Church, V 737.7
Church - What does it mean to be Church? How does the Church continue the presence of Christ in our world? These reflections of Fr. Himes are sure to challenge and inspire.
Church Before and After
Before the Council the church had two missions--that of sanctification performed by the clergy and a social mission performed by laypeople. The mission of sanctification was considered a “higher” calling. In the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumne Gentium) both these missions are placed on equal ground. This restatement of the Church’s mission has profound impact on how we view the Church today.
Church Human and Divine, The, V 2258
The Church is both a divine and human institution, but we have often stressed divinity at the expense to humanity. The church has often seen itself “above” human intervention and critique. Himes says that a divine and human church has much to learn from human experience and insights from such disciplines as sociology, the sciences and political theory.
Church: Women and Men Relating, V 19
CRWC Office, 21 min., H.S. - Adult
As we become increasingly conscious of the invaluable contributions women make to the life of the human community, it is only natural that we reflect on the particular gifts they bring to the religious dimension of that shared life.
Church and Ministry, V 370
Greer Gordon (Tabor Pub.), Adult
Learn how you can develop a sound understanding of the Church, clarify your own r