VIDEOS SHOWN DURING MOVIE AND DINNER
VC 6524 20 min Adult	Lent: A Time to Forgive Twenty-Third Publications, 1991 Lent allows us to slow down and realize that we are loved for who we are, not for what we do. Kathleen Chesto shows us how parents accept and love their children, despite their mistakes. The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers us this same gift of forgiveness. We can learn to forgive and accept ourselves as God does, and then offer forgiveness to others.	Supplement available: Gives an Orientation to Lent, occasions for use of the video, discussion starters, suggestions for family activities Has a companion video Easter Season: A Time to Remember Used first 5 minutes of video. Comments: Ø Use for adult faith formation, small faith groups Ø Opens up discussion Ø Could be used for seniors in high school
VC 6570 14 min PI	The Angel’s Lenten Lesson Twenty-Third Publications, 1995 Children will learn from Danny and his personal angel all about the Catholic way of observing Lent. It can also serve as a reminder of what is expected of them during this most holy season. Lenten practices such as stations of the cross, washing of the feet, reconciliation, almsgiving, fasting, and ashes are covered in this short presentation.	Supplement available: Gives the goal, the story, the content, suggestions for before the video, after the video, suggested resources and a “find the Hidden Words” game with answer key. Comments: Ø Fast moving Ø Liked it a lot Ø Angel is black w/o pointy nose you usually see Ø Boy is everyday boy, not like your perfect child actors. Kids can relate to him Ø Goes over whole season Ø Use it as a review, not main lesson
VC 6682 20 min IJ	Celebrating the Church Year for Children: Holy Week Paulist Press, 1994 Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year; a time of light and darkness, joy and sadness, triumph and tragedy, and hope. Each of the celebrations of this week is looked at and connections drawn between the events in Jesus' life that last week and our everyday experiences. Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the final meeting with his friends, and his death and resurrection are illustrated. Then a modern vignette of young people who experience triumph, disappointment, and a renewal of faith and friendship are presented. Practical rituals for family prayer at home are given at the end.	Good in that it relates the happenings of Holy Week to modern life. Comments: Ø Multicultural mix of kids Ø Gives ideas on how to celebrate Holy Week Ø Kids look like everyday kids, not perfect child actors. Kids can relate Ø Have the kids come up with their own modern day scenarios Ø 5^th, 6^th, 7^th grades
VC 6781 34 min JSA	The Last Supper Brown-Roa (now called Harcourt Brace), 1995 Jesus met with his twelve disciples in the "upper room" where they shared the meal that history knows as the "Last Supper". This video was filmed and dramatized entirely on authentic locations of the Holy Land and the Middle East. It depicts Passover and the events from Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday.	Good background for what was happening in the Holy Land during that last week of Jesus’ life. Helps puts all the events into context. Used last 10 min of video. Comments: Ø Mood setting, reflective Ø Slow for high school kids Ø Better for adults, not J or S Ø Pauses good
VC 6936 15 min PI	Stations of the Cross for Children Twenty-Third Publications, 1997 Children are guided in this video through the way of the cross. Each station is described in simple and clear language so children can reflect on what happened there. Children are invited to reflect upon each station through biblical images and stories from tradition. They are then encouraged to apply the stories to situations they face at home and in school. Children learn how to follow Jesus and that Jesus is present, here and now, and is inviting us to share his presence with others. Courage and conviction to contemporary injustices are especially emphasized.	Supplement available: Gives background of the Stations of the Cross, goal of video, content of video, suggestions for before and after the video, ways to respond, and suggested resources Explanations easy to understand. Use first five minutes to show format of video. Comments: Ø Good images
VC 6483 A 120 min Adult	Jesus and the Gospels Paulist Press, 1991 In these New Testament presentations of the Paulist Bible Study Program, the best of contemporary scholarship with the challenge of personal growth in faith are presented on the life of Jesus and the evangelist John, the Beloved Disciple. Each segment on Tape 1 is 15 minutes long Tape 1. Jesus And The Gospels 1. An Introduction to the Books of the New Testament 2. The World of Jesus and the Gospels 3. The Reign of God and the Parables of Jesus 4. Interpreting the Resurrection 5. New Testament Christologies 6. The Cross in the Gospel of Mark 7. Matthew: The Wise Scribe 8. Luke: Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem The second tape in this series is on John, The Beloved Disciple. 1. The Community of the Beloved Disciple 2. The Writing of the Gospel 3. John's Prologue and Understanding Jesus' Identity 4. The Book of Signs 5. Climax of the Book of Signs 6. The Last Supper 7. The Passion Narrative 8. The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus	*Supplement available* with facilitator notes and lesson plans. Used Session 4 Interpreting the Resurrection.
VC 6218 25 min JSA	Lent – Easter Teleketics, Franciscan Communications, 1987 These collections of brief insights and meditations will aid in the enrichment of Lenten and Easter practices. Significant scriptural themes, and artwork - all contribute to some thought provoking reflections. Segments include: 1. Fr. Jim Young: Woman at the Well (3:00) 2. "Dry Bones" Meditation (2:00) 3. Pat Livingston: Giving up Things (2:00) 4. History of the Crucifix (2:00) 5. DeGrazia's Way of the Cross (3:00) 6. Fr. Joseph Martin: Spirituality of Pain (2:00) 7. Seven Last Words (4:00) 8. Fr. Jim Young: Easter (2:00)	Pictures and clothes in some segments dated. Would need to pick and choose segments to make relevant to today. Used 2-minute segment on “Behold the Wood” meditation. Other segments that could be used are Fr. Joseph Martin: Spirituality of Pain, the Shroud of Tourin segment, and Pat Livingston: Giving up Things, and the Seven Last Words.
VC 6572 28 min IJSA	Were You There Oblate Media, 1989 Six individuals from the Crucifixion and Resurrection are represented in this video. These people narrate the events of the stations of the cross. Pilate, Simon of Cyrene, the Woman in the Crowd, Mary Magdalene, Mary, and Nicodemus talk about their role in this story. Traditional images of the stations are combined with the commentaries.	Supplement available: Facilitator guide gives suggestions for before viewing, after viewing, background material, discussion questions for junior/senior high and adults, and suggested activities. Showed first segment on Pilate Comments: Ø Would be good for middle school and high school Ø Voices good Ø Artwork good Ø Brings stations to life

VIDEOS SHOWN DURING MOVIE AND DINNER

Video Number

Video Name/Description

Notes

VC 6524

20 min

Adult

Lent: A Time to Forgive

Twenty-Third Publications, 1991

Lent allows us to slow down and realize that we are loved for who we are, not for what we do. Kathleen Chesto shows us how parents accept and love their children, despite their mistakes. The Sacrament of Reconciliation offers us this same gift of forgiveness. We can learn to forgive and accept ourselves as God does, and then offer forgiveness to others.

Supplement available: Gives an Orientation to Lent, occasions for use of the video, discussion starters, suggestions for family activities

Has a companion video Easter Season: A Time to Remember

Used first 5 minutes of video.

Comments:

Ø Use for adult faith formation, small faith groups

Ø Opens up discussion

Ø Could be used for seniors in high school

VC 6570

14 min

The Angel’s Lenten Lesson

Twenty-Third Publications, 1995

Children will learn from Danny and his personal angel all about the Catholic way of observing Lent. It can also serve as a reminder of what is expected of them during this most holy season. Lenten practices such as stations of the cross, washing of the feet, reconciliation, almsgiving, fasting, and ashes are covered in this short presentation.

Supplement available: Gives the goal, the story, the content, suggestions for before the video, after the video, suggested resources and a “find the Hidden Words” game with answer key.

Comments:

Ø Fast moving

Ø Liked it a lot

Ø Angel is black w/o pointy nose you usually see

Ø Boy is everyday boy, not like your perfect child actors. Kids can relate to him

Ø Goes over whole season

Ø Use it as a review, not main lesson

VC 6682

20 min

Celebrating the Church Year for Children: Holy Week

Paulist Press, 1994

Holy Week is the most sacred time of the year; a time of light and darkness, joy and sadness, triumph and tragedy, and hope. Each of the celebrations of this week is looked at and connections drawn between the events in Jesus' life that last week and our everyday experiences. Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the final meeting with his friends, and his death and resurrection are illustrated. Then a modern vignette of young people who experience triumph, disappointment, and a renewal of faith and friendship are presented. Practical rituals for family prayer at home are given at the end.

Good in that it relates the happenings of Holy Week to modern life.

Comments:

Ø Multicultural mix of kids

Ø Gives ideas on how to celebrate Holy Week

Ø Kids look like everyday kids, not perfect child actors. Kids can relate

Ø Have the kids come up with their own modern day scenarios

Ø 5^th, 6^th, 7^th grades

VC 6781

34 min

JSA

The Last Supper

Brown-Roa (now called Harcourt Brace), 1995

Jesus met with his twelve disciples in the "upper room" where they shared the meal that history knows as the "Last Supper". This video was filmed and dramatized entirely on authentic locations of the Holy Land and the Middle East. It depicts Passover and the events from Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday.

Good background for what was happening in the Holy Land during that last week of Jesus’ life. Helps puts all the events into context.

Used last 10 min of video.

Comments:

Ø Mood setting, reflective

Ø Slow for high school kids

Ø Better for adults, not J or S

Ø Pauses good

VC 6936

15 min

Stations of the Cross for Children

Twenty-Third Publications, 1997

Children are guided in this video through the way of the cross. Each station is described in simple and clear language so children can reflect on what happened there. Children are invited to reflect upon each station through biblical images and stories from tradition. They are then encouraged to apply the stories to situations they face at home and in school. Children learn how to follow Jesus and that Jesus is present, here and now, and is inviting us to share his presence with others. Courage and conviction to contemporary injustices are especially emphasized.

Supplement available: Gives background of the Stations of the Cross, goal of video, content of video, suggestions for before and after the video, ways to respond, and suggested resources

Explanations easy to understand.

Use first five minutes to show format of video.

Comments:

Ø Good images

VC 6483 A

120 min

Adult

Jesus and the Gospels

Paulist Press, 1991

In these New Testament presentations of the Paulist Bible Study Program, the best of contemporary scholarship with the challenge of personal growth in faith are presented on the life of Jesus and the evangelist John, the Beloved Disciple. Each segment on Tape 1 is 15 minutes long

Tape 1. Jesus And The Gospels

1. An Introduction to the Books of the New Testament

2. The World of Jesus and the Gospels

3. The Reign of God and the Parables of Jesus

4. Interpreting the Resurrection

5. New Testament Christologies

6. The Cross in the Gospel of Mark

7. Matthew: The Wise Scribe

8. Luke: Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem

The second tape in this series is on John, The Beloved Disciple.

1. The Community of the Beloved Disciple

2. The Writing of the Gospel

3. John's Prologue and Understanding Jesus' Identity

4. The Book of Signs

5. Climax of the Book of Signs

6. The Last Supper

7. The Passion Narrative

8. The Resurrection Appearances of Jesus

Supplement available with facilitator notes and lesson plans.

Used Session 4 Interpreting the Resurrection.

VC 6218

25 min

JSA

Lent – Easter

Teleketics, Franciscan Communications, 1987

These collections of brief insights and meditations will aid in the enrichment of Lenten and Easter practices. Significant scriptural themes, and artwork - all contribute to some thought provoking reflections. Segments include:

1. Fr. Jim Young: Woman at the Well (3:00)

2. "Dry Bones" Meditation (2:00)

3. Pat Livingston: Giving up Things (2:00)

4. History of the Crucifix (2:00)

5. DeGrazia's Way of the Cross (3:00)

6. Fr. Joseph Martin: Spirituality of Pain (2:00)

7. Seven Last Words (4:00)

8. Fr. Jim Young: Easter (2:00)

Pictures and clothes in some segments dated. Would need to pick and choose segments to make relevant to today.

Used 2-minute segment on “Behold the Wood” meditation. Other segments that could be used are Fr. Joseph Martin: Spirituality of Pain, the Shroud of Tourin segment, and Pat Livingston: Giving up Things, and the Seven Last Words.

VC 6572

28 min

IJSA

Were You There

Oblate Media, 1989

Six individuals from the Crucifixion and Resurrection are represented in this video. These people narrate the events of the stations of the cross. Pilate, Simon of Cyrene, the Woman in the Crowd, Mary Magdalene, Mary, and Nicodemus talk about their role in this story. Traditional images of the stations are combined with the commentaries.

Supplement available: Facilitator guide gives suggestions for before viewing, after viewing, background material, discussion questions for junior/senior high and adults, and suggested activities.

Showed first segment on Pilate

Comments:

Ø Would be good for middle school and high school

Ø Voices good

Ø Artwork good

Ø Brings stations to life

VIDEOS REVIEWED BUT NOT SHOWN DURING MOVIE AND DINNER
VC 6106 30 min IJSA	The Passover Gospel Films, 1975 In this presentation you are invited into a Jewish home for the festival meal celebrated on the first night of the Passover. The tie between Jew and Gentile are explored. Three generations of a family are portrayed. One generation teaches the other making the next generation aware of its heritage. The ending reveals the true significance of the meal's symbols and the Messiah to whom these symbols point.	Clothing dated, but explanation of Seder and Passover is excellent
VC 6144 45 min Adult	Jesus the Redeemer Franciscan Communications, 1986 Scripture scholar Fr. Stephen Doyle invites viewers to participate in Jesus' final journey to Jerusalem and to reflect on the loving witness of the Savior's mission. Viewers learn the meaning of pilgrimage and are introduced to the city of Jerusalem and its surroundings - the setting for so much of the final drama of salvation.	Interesting. Well done.
VC 6138 57 min IJSA	The Fourth Wiseman Paulist Press, 1981 Henry Van Dyke's original story, "The Other Wise Man", is beautifully retold on film. A man's lifelong dream to find and serve a promised king begins with a star at Bethlehem, and ends with a cross near Jerusalem. In the giving of himself to others, the wise man's life parallels that of the elusive king. This is a story for all who seek to be disciples of the gentle Man from Nazareth. Martin Sheen stars as the fourth wiseman.
VC 6171 60 min JSA	Easter at the University of Notre Dame USCC, 1998 Join the internationally renowned folk choir of the University of Notre Dame in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart as they celebrate Christ's resurrection and the hope it symbolizes. Through scripture readings, songs and hymns, Director Steve Warner unites the choir and musicians to create a truly catholic expression of faith.	Good explanation of Easter and its meaning interspersed throughout the liturgy.
VC 6188 8 min SA	Mr. Pascal Mass Media Ministries, 1979 Mr. Pascal is an aging, widowed cobbler apparently lost in his own memories of youth and the present moment. Using the wood from the cross and the crown of thorns, Mr. Pascal lights a mysterious fire in his churchyard, bandages the wounds of Jesus, and waits while a grateful and reviving Christ thaws out before the fire. What follows makes this a joyous film/parable that rekindles the fire of resurrection hope.	Supplement available: Gives objectives, synopsis, background information, questions for discussion, suggestions for activities
VC 6220 480 min Adult	DeSales Series: The Living Gospel Series Franciscan Communications, 1988 This program consists of eight-60 minute sessions on the Gospels. The four tapes are divided into these segments: TAPE 1. Session 1. Introducing the Good News According to Mark Session 2. Learning the Secrets of the Messiah and His Kingdom TAPE 2. Session 3. Presenting the New Testament According to Matthew Session 4. Instructing Our Hearts with Parables TAPE 3. Session 5. Searching for the Meaning of Jesus According to Luke Session 6. The Good News about God's Merciful Love TAPE 4. Session 7. Revealing the Risen Lord According to John Session 8. The Joy of Gospel Living	Tape 4 is suggested for this topic. Supplement available: Facilitator guide and participant guides
VC 6229 105 min IJSA	Lent: A Time of Renewal Franciscan Communications, 1988 This presentation is divided into 7 sessions, one for each week of Lent and one for Easter. Each session has a reflection and prayer service.	Clothes dated. Information and ideas good. Video production quality fair. Could be used for background information.
VC 6246 8 min Pre-P	Walking with Jesus Twenty-Third Publications, 1982 Very young children reflect upon the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Traditional and contemporary scenes parallel the passion of Jesus. Children are encouraged to love one another as Jesus loves us.	Storybook pictures and photos. Photos dated. Information good, applies to present day life.
VC 6378 120 min Adult	Rolling Back the Rock: The Religious Meaning of Holy Week ACTA Publications, 1990 Based on the gospel accounts used in the liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter, John Shea gives talks emphasizing how these stories may remove obstacles to belief.	John Shea in front of a classroom of students. Information is good and Fr. Shea interesting. Good for background information and maybe showing small segments. Supplement available on how to use the tape and each of its segments.
VC 6404 15 min IJ	Celebrating the Church Year for Children Paulist Press, 1990 This series attempts to convey the power and beauty of church seasons and events. Each program contains a story that illustrates the theme of the particular liturgical season. We then move from "experience" to "liturgy" as the liturgical and devotional practices of the season are illustrated and explained. Tape 1. Days of Mary Tape 3. Easter Tape 2. Lent Tape 4. Pentecost
VC 6422 25 min I	The Proud Tree Ligouri Publications, 1992 This inspiring video tells children the story of the Crucifixion from the viewpoint of Rex, the tree that became the cross Jesus carried to Calvary. Rex, proud and ungrateful, learns a lesson from the humble, gentle Jesus. Sadness and sympathy for the suffering Jesus mingle with the joy and exultation of the Resurrection as an old familiar story is told in a new and memorable way.	Supplement available: Gives suggestions for preparation, discussion starters and additional resources. Storybook type illustration, limited animation. Nicely done. Might be used for other age groups, preview first.
VC 6573 20 min PI	Easter Is Family Films (now NEST), 1974 Benji and Waldo discover the real meaning of Easter. Benji is chosen by his class to draw an Easter poster for a decorating contest. Benji knows that Easter is more than just colored eggs and cute rabbits -- but what should he draw. Just before Easter, Benji's dog Waldo is kidnapped and Benji discovers how much he's willing to give up just to give Waldo back. This leads to Benji understanding that Jesus gave everything he had to get us back, even his life. He then knows just what to draw for the poster!	Cartoon animation. Ages suggested are 4-11.
VC 6604 27 min I	The Story of Benjamin Burro Brown-Road (now Harcourt Brace), The story of Jesus' last days is told in this video for young people. Benjamin Burro is the story of the little donkey who carried Jesus in procession on Palm Sunday. From Holy Thursday through the Resurrection, Benjamin tells us about these important days in our church year.	Supplement available: Gives introduction, suggested questions, suggested activities/prayers, songs.
VC 6632 9-10 min each PI	Following Jesus Through the Church Year Twenty-Third Publications, 1991 Krispin, a special agent whose mission is to find Jesus, leads us through the church year. He travels the roads that surround the life and ministry of Jesus, and picks up clues about who Jesus is and what he does. Tapes are as follows: 1. Road To Advent 2. Christmas Crossroads 3. Lenten Lane 4. Holy Week Crossing 5. Resurrection Road 6. Pentecost Passage 7. Christian Corner 8. Witness Way	Supplement available: Gives introduction, discusses season for that particular video, gives gospel readings of season, gives synopsis of people and places for that particular video, and gives suggested activities
VC 6659 15 min P	Jesus Promises Ikonographics, 1993 Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost are covered in this video on the life of Jesus. The memory of Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection, and the promise of the Holy Spirit coming as gift to all is the heart of our faith as Christians. Scriptural stories of these events, promise children that Jesus will always be with them.	Supplement available: Gives an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for activities. Gaynel Cronin narrates. Picture book type stories. Explanations good.
VC 6662 20 min SA P/T	Easter Season: A Time to Remember Twenty-Third Publications, 1991 Parents experience a "letting go" as their children grow into adulthood and begin new lives. But parents also learn that memory will hold a family together, despite moves or transitions. Family experience can teach us about the Eucharist, in which we remember Jesus' passion and death and celebrate his new life in the resurrection. Kathleen Chesto leads us into a deeper understanding of the Easter season and the Paschal Mystery.	Supplement available: Gives orientation, occasions for use, discussion starters, suggestions for family activities.
VC 6685 55 min JSA	Jesus and His Times Reader’s Digest, 1991 "I am the resurrection and the life." See Jerusalem, as it appeared in Jesus' day. Be part of the cheering throng that welcomed him into the city to celebrate Passover. Understand the political and religious turmoil that raged through a land ruled by Rome but inhabited by a people ruled only by God. Join Jesus at the Last Supper, witness his betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, his trial before Pontius Pilate, and despair with his followers at the crucifixion and rejoice at the resurrection events.

VIDEOS REVIEWED BUT NOT SHOWN DURING MOVIE AND DINNER

Video Number

Video Name/Description

Notes

VC 6106

30 min

IJSA

The Passover

Gospel Films, 1975

In this presentation you are invited into a Jewish home for the festival meal celebrated on the first night of the Passover. The tie between Jew and Gentile are explored. Three generations of a family are portrayed. One generation teaches the other making the next generation aware of its heritage. The ending reveals the true significance of the meal's symbols and the Messiah to whom these symbols point.

Clothing dated, but explanation of Seder and Passover is excellent

VC 6144

45 min

Adult

Jesus the Redeemer

Franciscan Communications, 1986

Scripture scholar Fr. Stephen Doyle invites viewers to participate in Jesus' final journey to Jerusalem and to reflect on the loving witness of the Savior's mission. Viewers learn the meaning of pilgrimage and are introduced to the city of Jerusalem and its surroundings - the setting for so much of the final drama of salvation.

Interesting. Well done.

VC 6138

57 min

IJSA

The Fourth Wiseman

Paulist Press, 1981

Henry Van Dyke's original story, "The Other Wise Man", is beautifully retold on film. A man's lifelong dream to find and serve a promised king begins with a star at Bethlehem, and ends with a cross near Jerusalem. In the giving of himself to others, the wise man's life parallels that of the elusive king. This is a story for all who seek to be disciples of the gentle Man from Nazareth. Martin Sheen stars as the fourth wiseman.

VC 6171

60 min

JSA

Easter at the University of Notre Dame

USCC, 1998

Join the internationally renowned folk choir of the University of Notre Dame in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart as they celebrate Christ's resurrection and the hope it symbolizes. Through scripture readings, songs and hymns, Director Steve Warner unites the choir and musicians to create a truly catholic expression of faith.

Good explanation of Easter and its meaning interspersed throughout the liturgy.

VC 6188

8 min

Mr. Pascal

Mass Media Ministries, 1979

Mr. Pascal is an aging, widowed cobbler apparently lost in his own memories of youth and the present moment. Using the wood from the cross and the crown of thorns, Mr. Pascal lights a mysterious fire in his churchyard, bandages the wounds of Jesus, and waits while a grateful and reviving Christ thaws out before the fire. What follows makes this a joyous film/parable that rekindles the fire of resurrection hope.

Supplement available: Gives objectives, synopsis, background information, questions for discussion, suggestions for activities

VC 6220

480 min

Adult

DeSales Series: The Living Gospel Series

Franciscan Communications, 1988

This program consists of eight-60 minute sessions on the Gospels. The four tapes are divided into these segments:

TAPE 1. Session 1. Introducing the Good News According to Mark

Session 2. Learning the Secrets of the Messiah and His Kingdom

TAPE 2. Session 3. Presenting the New Testament According to Matthew

Session 4. Instructing Our Hearts with Parables

TAPE 3. Session 5. Searching for the Meaning of Jesus According to Luke

Session 6. The Good News about God's Merciful Love

TAPE 4. Session 7. Revealing the Risen Lord According to John

Session 8. The Joy of Gospel Living

Tape 4 is suggested for this topic.

Supplement available: Facilitator guide and participant guides

VC 6229

105 min

IJSA

Lent: A Time of Renewal

Franciscan Communications, 1988

This presentation is divided into 7 sessions, one for each week of Lent and one for Easter. Each session has a reflection and prayer service.

Clothes dated. Information and ideas good. Video production quality fair. Could be used for background information.

VC 6246

8 min

Pre-P

Walking with Jesus

Twenty-Third Publications, 1982

Very young children reflect upon the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Traditional and contemporary scenes parallel the passion of Jesus. Children are encouraged to love one another as Jesus loves us.

Storybook pictures and photos. Photos dated. Information good, applies to present day life.

VC 6378

120 min

Adult

Rolling Back the Rock: The Religious Meaning of Holy Week

ACTA Publications, 1990

Based on the gospel accounts used in the liturgies for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter, John Shea gives talks emphasizing how these stories may remove obstacles to belief.

John Shea in front of a classroom of students. Information is good and Fr. Shea interesting. Good for background information and maybe showing small segments.

Supplement available on how to use the tape and each of its segments.

VC 6404

15 min

Celebrating the Church Year for Children

Paulist Press, 1990

This series attempts to convey the power and beauty of church seasons and events. Each program contains a story that illustrates the theme of the particular liturgical season. We then move from "experience" to "liturgy" as the liturgical and devotional practices of the season are illustrated and explained.

Tape 1. Days of Mary Tape 3. Easter

Tape 2. Lent Tape 4. Pentecost

VC 6422

25 min

The Proud Tree

Ligouri Publications, 1992

This inspiring video tells children the story of the Crucifixion from the viewpoint of Rex, the tree that became the cross Jesus carried to Calvary. Rex, proud and ungrateful, learns a lesson from the humble, gentle Jesus. Sadness and sympathy for the suffering Jesus mingle with the joy and exultation of the Resurrection as an old familiar story is told in a new and memorable way.

Supplement available: Gives suggestions for preparation, discussion starters and additional resources.

Storybook type illustration, limited animation. Nicely done. Might be used for other age groups, preview first.

VC 6573

20 min

Easter Is

Family Films (now NEST), 1974

Benji and Waldo discover the real meaning of Easter. Benji is chosen by his class to draw an Easter poster for a decorating contest. Benji knows that Easter is more than just colored eggs and cute rabbits -- but what should he draw. Just before Easter, Benji's dog Waldo is kidnapped and Benji discovers how much he's willing to give up just to give Waldo back. This leads to Benji understanding that Jesus gave everything he had to get us back, even his life. He then knows just what to draw for the poster!

Cartoon animation. Ages suggested are 4-11.

VC 6604

27 min

The Story of Benjamin Burro

Brown-Road (now Harcourt Brace),

The story of Jesus' last days is told in this video for young people. Benjamin Burro is the story of the little donkey who carried Jesus in procession on Palm Sunday. From Holy Thursday through the Resurrection, Benjamin tells us about these important days in our church year.

Supplement available: Gives introduction, suggested questions, suggested activities/prayers, songs.

VC 6632

9-10 min each

Following Jesus Through the Church Year

Twenty-Third Publications, 1991

Krispin, a special agent whose mission is to find Jesus, leads us through the church year. He travels the roads that surround the life and ministry of Jesus, and picks up clues about who Jesus is and what he does. Tapes are as follows:

1. Road To Advent

2. Christmas Crossroads

3. Lenten Lane

4. Holy Week Crossing

5. Resurrection Road

6. Pentecost Passage

7. Christian Corner

8. Witness Way

Supplement available: Gives introduction, discusses season for that particular video, gives gospel readings of season, gives synopsis of people and places for that particular video, and gives suggested activities

VC 6659

15 min

Jesus Promises

Ikonographics, 1993

Holy Week, Easter, and Pentecost are covered in this video on the life of Jesus. The memory of Jesus' suffering, death, resurrection, and the promise of the Holy Spirit coming as gift to all is the heart of our faith as Christians. Scriptural stories of these events, promise children that Jesus will always be with them.

Supplement available: Gives an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for activities.

Gaynel Cronin narrates. Picture book type stories. Explanations good.

VC 6662

20 min

SA P/T

Easter Season: A Time to Remember

Twenty-Third Publications, 1991

Parents experience a "letting go" as their children grow into adulthood and begin new lives. But parents also learn that memory will hold a family together, despite moves or transitions. Family experience can teach us about the Eucharist, in which we remember Jesus' passion and death and celebrate his new life in the resurrection. Kathleen Chesto leads us into a deeper understanding of the Easter season and the Paschal Mystery.

Supplement available: Gives orientation, occasions for use, discussion starters, suggestions for family activities.

VC 6685

55 min

JSA

Jesus and His Times

Reader’s Digest, 1991

"I am the resurrection and the life." See Jerusalem, as it appeared in Jesus' day. Be part of the cheering throng that welcomed him into the city to celebrate Passover. Understand the political and religious turmoil that raged through a land ruled by Rome but inhabited by a people ruled only by God. Join Jesus at the Last Supper, witness his betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, his trial before Pontius Pilate, and despair with his followers at the crucifixion and rejoice at the resurrection events.