90 Min

Tabor, 1997

Dr. Thomas H Groome shares his theories and practices on a shared practice approach in religious education in parishes and the Church.

Segment used for review: Applying the 5 movements of Christian Shared Praxis to a real life story (the story of 7-year old Joey). 12 min.

60 Min

3 Videos

NCCL and Tabor Publishing, 1996

This program, a video-assisted catechist formation program consists of learning modules, each consisting of a video and an accompanying video-companion booklet. It is being developed by the catechetical community for the catechetical community by NCCL, and is rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Each video is closed captioned for the hearing impaired learner. The first module, a 3-video component is titled "The Catechist." The first module, Getting Started as a Catechist, introduces some of the essentials needed for beginning the catechetical ministry: Creating the environment, nurturing the social environment, using creative activities for learning, and planning for success.

Other tapes in this series are: Tape 2 The Role of the Catechist, and Tape 3, The Person of the Catechist.

165 Min

3 Videos

Paulist, 1987

Catechists who are about to teach for the first time will gain confidence by seeing practical teaching techniques in action. Veteran catechists will discover fresh ideas and inspiration for their important ministry. Methods are enacted in classrooms and homes with a variety of teachers and grade levels one through eight.

Tape 1: Creating the Environment - How to set up classroom/home (20 min)

Asking the Question: How to phrase a questions (20 min)

Inviting to Pray – How to help children pray (20 min)

120 Min

2 Videos

Tape 2

Argus Communications, 1984

In this series, Sr. Maria de la Cruz Aymes, S. H. shows the way for catechists to build the religious environment children need and to create a strong support system needed for this important ministry. The six segments contain classroom re-enactments as well as interviews with dozens of catechetical leaders, teachers, and Sr. Maria herself.

Tape 1: Here I Am Lord, You Are Not Alone, Know Your Children

Tape 2: Be Prepared, Teaching Techniques, Developing Christian Values

60 Min

3 Videos

NCCL and Tabor Publishing, 1996

This program, a video-assisted catechist formation program consists of learning modules, each consisting of a video and an accompanying video-companion booklet. It is being developed by the catechetical community for the catechetical community by NCCL, and is rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Each video is closed captioned for the hearing impaired learner. The second module models four important roles of catechists: Storyteller, Teacher-Companion, Leader of Prayer, and Witness for Justice.

Other tapes in this series are: Tape 1 Getting Started as a Catechist, and Tape 3, The Person of the Catechist.

47 Min

Tabor Publishing, 1993

In this video Dr. Maureen Gallagher and Rev. John Shea discuss the importance of storytelling and show teachers and parents how to teach through storytelling. The do’s and don’ts are covered.

The tape is in two parts. Part 1 is telling the story (20 min), Part 2 is processing the story, see what happens after the story is told, how to help children "get" the implications of the story (25 min).

30 Min

Sheed & Ward, 1988

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.

The video discusses and demonstrates spontaneous prayer, traditional prayer, meditation, planning a prayer service (including environment, readings, symbols, gestures, music).

62 Min

PBS/WETA, 1997

Host Richard Lavoie, a nationally-known expert on learning disabilities, offers practical advice on dealing with behavioral problems quickly and effectively. He shows how preventive discipline can anticipate many problems before they start. And he explains how teachers and parents can create a stable, predictable environment in which children with learning disabilities can flourish.