This month started out with the topic SCRIPTURE. In reviewing the videos and resources that fall under this general topic, we came to the conclusion we could not do justice to scripture in only two hours.

April, 2000 Dinner and a Movie reviews are on Introduction to the Bible. During the next season of Dinner and a Movie, we will cover the New Testament and the Old Testament in two additional sessions. We will also divide each session into older and younger age levels.

VIDEOS SHOWN DURING MOVIE AND DINNER
Video Number	Video Name/Description	Notes
VC 6753 30 min JSA	What Catholics Believe about the Bible Liguori Publications, 1994 Viewers are invited to share information in this fast-paced interactive introduction into the beliefs of the Catholic Church and what is believed about the Bible. Questions are asked and a concise, understandable catechesis is presented. Even among Catholics there is a wide range of attitudes and responses - some right and some wrong!	1^st 10 minutes shown to demonstrate format and give an idea of content. COMMENTS: Excellent
VC 6352 180 min Adult	Understanding the Bible St. Anthony Messenger Press, 1995 Fr. Stephen Doyle, a scripture scholar, directs his audience to reflect on the word of God and its importance in the lives of all of us. Two videos include 6-30 minute sessions. The sessions are: 1. God's Word, An Invitation 2. God's People Respond: Law and Worship 3. Leaders of God's People: Priests, Kings and Prophets 4. God's Word in God's Church 5. God's Word in Human Words 6. God's Word: Light in Our Darkness	Supplement available. Includes description of segment and a reflection question. Used a 15 minute segment from Tape 2, Segment 4 “God’s Word in God’s Church.” Stresses importance of the Word and applying God’s Word in today’s Church and our lives. COMMENTS: Interesting, pulls you in even if “talking head”
VC 6806 55 min I	This is The Faith Video Series: Grade Six Silver Burdett & Ginn, 1994 This series of videos accompanies the Silver Burdett & Ginn religion textbooks, "This Is Our Faith". Included on this video: 1. How the Bible Came To Be (5 min) - explanation of how Bible began 2. In Praise of God (4 min) - a prayer of blessing depicting the oceans as a wonder of God's creation 3. The Seder (7 min) - an explanation on the Passover Meal 4. Go, My Son (5 min) - a song about a young indian who is encouraged to make a contribution to the world, it is taught using sign language 5. God Is Always With Israel (10 min) - the story of the promised land from the time of Joshua through the reign of David 6. Finding God When You're Blue (2 min) - a reflection prayer on the ups and downs of life 7. Dorothy Day (4 min) - highlights of the founder of the Catholic Worker and a great Catholic peacemaker 8. The Greatest Diamond (4 min) - a fable about getting the students challenged to discuss what is most valuable in their lives 9. The Holy Land (7 min) - pictorial study of places in the Holy Land 10. Prayer for the Spirit (2 min) - a prayer asking for gifts and guidance of the Holy Spirit	Showed the first segment on “How the Bible Came to Be.” Excellent explanation of Passover Meal. Segment 5, “God is Always With Israel” is a nice introduction/summary of the Old Testament story of the promised land for a specific time span in history. COMMENTS: Could use for 5^th graders, also late in the year for first graders, and maybe even 7^th grade.
VC 6912 60 min A/P/T	Echoes of Faith: Introduction to the Scriptures The "Echoes of Faith" program is composed of videos for catechist formation. It includes a related companion booklet. ""Introduction to the Scriptures" is the fifth of five modules in this series on the Catholic faith.	Supplement available
VC 6210 180 min J (see Notes/Comments)	The Bible: What’s It All About Teleketics, 1987 Jim Auer, an 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. The following questions are covered in two videos. Where did it come from? Who wrote it? Did it really happen like that? What is the Old Testament? What is the New Testament? How does it help me get closer to God?	Used 10 minutes on the Bible as a library of books. Good for teaching methodology. The Media Committee has reviewed this video. Comments included that the video is dated and would not be received successfully by students. The ideas in the video for methods for teaching the Bible are good and this video could be used for teacher/catechist suggestions for methodology. Many of the ideas can be adapted to various age groups. COMMENTS: Methods are good
VC 6505 40 min Adult	Exploring Bible Stories Tabor, 1991 The heart of Christian remembering is story. How do we experience, touch, release, and communicate the power of biblical stories. Fr. Michael Moynahan explores four different forms: narrative mime, dramatic identification, key word process, and tableaux vivant. These forms are easy to implement in catechetical programs for all age levels. Biblical drama is an effective way to help children, youth, and adults share faith.	Supplement available. The Facilitator’s guide gives some suggested uses for the program, an overview of the program and detailed program for session 1 on narrative mime. COMMENTS: Has possibilities. Good to show at team meeting or leader meeting
VC 6863 12 min I	Stories for All Time Harcourt-Brace (formerly Brown-Roa), 1995 The Old Testament is introduced through stories told by a grandfather to his young audience. The program stresses the importance of reading the stories in the Bible to discover God's relationship with people from the very beginning. How God continues to work through people today is also addressed in this presentation.	COMMENT: end of 5^th grade year to show what they have to look forward to. Talk over question “Why is Old Testament important, how it relates to Jesus. Use questions as quiz.

VIDEOS REVIEWED BUT NOT SHOWN DURING MOVIE AND DINNER
Video Number	Video Name/Description	Notes
VC 6186 480 min Adult	DeSales Program: Basic Tools for Bible Study Franciscan Communications, 1988 This series is a must for those interested in acquiring the fundamental skills for studying and praying the Bible. In eight-one hour sessions participants will be introduced to the intriguing people, lands, and message of the Bible. TAPE 1. Session 1. God's Broken Silence Session 2. Collecting a Divine Library TAPE 2. Session 3. At Home In the Bible's World Session 4. The "Tool" of History TAPE 3. Session 5. The "Tools" of Literature and Editing Session 6. The Art of Interpretation TAPE 4. Session 7. Apocalyptic Writings: Dreams and Symbols Session 8. The Bible, My Living Word	Detailed Facilitator’s Guide available.
VC 6350 34 min A, P/T	How to Celebrate the Word With Children…and Why Treehaus Communications, 1989 Jesus loved children. As members of God's family, children have the right to hear what God has to say to them in a language they can understand. Patricia Bergen, a parish DRE, shares her experience working with large groups of children. The video demonstrates how to celebrate the Word with children. It includes the main components of a celebration. Edward Matthews, one of the authors of the "Directory for Masses with Children" gives the commentary.
VC 6551 45 min Adult	Ten Bible People Like Me Paraclete Press, 1989 The men and women of the Bible were no different from the men and women of today. Customs and culture were different. They did not have some of the modern conveniences we do but they had the same struggles we do today. Their relationship with God was no better, and no worse than ours. Ten of these people we learn about are: Abraham, Joshua, Deborah, Gideon, David, Elijah, John the Baptist, Mary and Elizabeth, John Mark, and Simon Peter.
VC 6861 150 min SA	Who Wrote the Bible A & E Home Entertainment, 1995 It is the world's most widely read and revered book, regarded as the Word of God by the faithful and a fascinating historical document by scholars. But what are the facts behind the creation of this immortal text? This two-volume set chronicles new scientific research and theological insight into the origin of the Holy Scriptures. Leading biblical experts journey back to the land and the times of the Bible's very creation to probe its most profound mysteries: Did Moses really write the Torah? What secrets does the oldest existing piece of the Bible reveal? What hints of its genesis can the Dead Sea Scrolls tell us? From ancient Qumran to Jerusalem and from Galilee to Egypt, the clues this unique inquiry uncovers will intrigue and inspire the faithful and scholarly alike!	Caution: As you view the video, be aware that all viewpoints are given and not all these viewpoints match what Catholics believe.
VC 6864 12 min PI	Happy Being Me Brown-Roa (now Harcourt-Brace), 1995 This program uses stories from the Bible as examples of how Scripture can teach us to believe in God and in ourselves when confronted with everyday situations that make us feel like "junk."