Videos
The Experience of Priesthood
Brings viewers into the daily lives of two priests: Fr. Mitch Rozanski, pastor of two parishes in Baltimore, and Fr. Pat Smith, pastor of a church in rural Maryland. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 5-169, 57 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Features religious and lay church members alike who reveal their personal insights into the meaning of evangelization. Exploring the many ways in which each person can become a disciple of God through personal community involvement and interaction, the program includes a discussion guide and is a superb tool for use with small groups, adult education classes, and much more
No. 559-3, 12 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price: $10.77
Dramatizes the hopes and struggles of Irish, German, and Italian Catholics who came to America during the immigration wave of 1840 to 1920. Narrated by Monsignor John Tracy Ellis and entertainment celebrities, the video includes a discussion guide. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 411-2, 58 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Shows three communities where individuals are taking action to stop violence in their communities and in their lives. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 5-244, 60 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Reflects on the heritage, principles, and practice of Catholic social teaching. The program may be used as an important tool in any parish's continuing effort to educate and motivate Catholics regarding the Church's social doctrine.
No. 746-4, 12 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price: $10.77
A Guide for Reflection
An invitation to reflect on some themes that are found in the four principal parts of the Catechism: Faith, Sacraments, Commandments, and Prayer. The video teaches and encourages in an easy-to-use, inviting manner, using real-life examples, and may be used for self examination, study, and reflection on the word of God and its significance for us in today's world. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
Spanish: No. 5-013, 70 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price: $17.97
A Saga of Native Americans in the Catholic Church
Traces the social and spiritual journeys of two northwestern Native American tribes, exploring the tension between Christian beliefs and traditional spirituality. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 358-2, 60 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price: $17.97
Touching the Divine
Explores the universal human virtue of creativity ranging from the fine arts to daily living. Introduces a variety of artists and non-artists who share their works and understanding of the spirituality of creativity. Among those featured are Kent Amos, founder of the Urban Family Institute; Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time; Thomas Moore, author of Care of the Soul; and glass harpist Jamey Turner. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 035-4, 60 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Intimate portraits that show how the search for God takes form in the lives of different religious women. The memories and experiences of monastic life set the theme, history, and understanding of religious life in America. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 099-0, 60 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Designed to stimulate interest and provoke action in environmental justice issues.
No. 058-3, 13 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price: $10.77
Originally shown on PBS in April 2001, this two-hour documentary traces the dramatically different ways in which Jesus has been represented in art by people throughout history and around the world. Narrated by Mel Gibson, Ricardo Montalban, Bill Moyers, Edward Herrmann, Patricia Neal and others, the program utilizes the latest digital technology and motion control photography to reconstruct and relocate works into their original locations. Amazing digital morphing sequences dramatically illustrate how the image of Jesus has changed over time while unique special effects virtually reconstruct art that has been destroyed or lost forever. A sweeping and visually riveting lesson in art history, The Face: Jesus In Art is a documentary of stunning beauty and unprecedented innovation.
No. 2180, 90 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price $17.97
A Message from the U.S. Catholic Bishops
No. 5-563, 10 minutes, $10.95
Resource Member Price $6.57
Examines spiritual dimensions in the lives of the terminally ill. Rather than turning away from the sadness in these stories, viewers will be left inspired, uplifted, and even consoled by the patients' end-of-life discoveries of the potential for peace and healing. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 5-168, 52 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
This animated program tells the traditional story of the birth of Jesus, from Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem to the arrival of the Magi.
No. 5-310, 22 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
A Video Magazine with Study Guide
Tells the story of Economic Justice for All through employment, housing, farming issues, and citizen participation in local decision making.
No. 5-196, 28 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
A Framework for Parishes
A compelling and concise video version of the bishops' statement, Called to Global Solidarity, designed for use by parish councils, social concerns committees, education programs, and other groups wishing to explore Church teaching on global solidarity.
No. 5-272, 14 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Employing the powerful Biblical imagery of water, this video presentation travels across the country and chronicles the spirit of Catholic social teaching, lived out through the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. This video shows how lives have changed as a result of self-help projects that received seed money from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. A valuable introduction to the work of the Campaign and can be shown in any setting where people are seeking to put their faith into action.
English: No. 5-362, 15 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Spanish: No. 5-842, 15 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Reflection on the situation of children in our nation and world. A meaningful resource for discussion of one of the most important issues today. Can be used very effectively with the Catholic Campaign for Children and Putting Children and Families First.
English: No. 747-2, 14 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Catholic Social Teaching at Work Today
Teenagers, young adults, small faith communities, and those interested in social justice will be challenged to respond to the central question of this video, "How is God calling you to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and put His teachings to practice in the world?" Organized in two segments, part one (nine minutes) provides a comprehensive overview of the seven themes of Catholic social teaching and a brief Scriptural and historical context for its development. In part two (19 minutes), seven different speakers illustrate each of the themes as they share their personal stories of injustice in their lives and the actions that they took. Ideal as an introduction to Catholic social teaching, this video can be used as a resource for sacramental preparation, small group study, and youth and adult religious education. Study guide included. Developed in cooperation with Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Department of Social Development and World Peace, Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities, and National Council of Catholic Women.
No. 5-444, 28 min., $14.95
Resource Member Price $8.97
A Light for the Nations
Produced on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his priesthood, this video is an intimate portrait of the life and ministry of the Holy Father as seen through the eyes of childhood friends and church leaders. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 5-032, 60 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price: $17.97
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An Occasion of Grace
In health care facilities and outreach programs across the nation, Catholics are offering their hands and hearts to persons living with AIDS. This video introduces us to some of these people: a teen group that uses dramatizations to educate peers about AIDS prevention; parishioners who do household chores for neighbors living with AIDS; a hemophiliac, who lost his wife and most of his family to AIDS; and members of a South Dakota parish dealing with the denial and discrimination surrounding the death of a friend by AIDS. The video demonstrates how individuals can make a difference in healing the physical, emotional, and spiritual scars brought on by the AIDS epidemic. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 031-1, 30 minutes, $14.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Discover the many unknown riches present within our culturally diverse communities through this colorful and inspiring video. Listen as parish, diocesan, and national leaders share their insights on how to respond to the call to bring unity in our diversity. Take up the challenge of Pentecost by building communities that rejoice in our different languages and cultures, but proclaim the same faith and the one reign of God. Use this video in parishes and dioceses to start or continue conversations on multiculturalism, to embrace diversity in your local community, and to train leaders in multicultural ministry. From the Secretariat for Hispanic Affairs.
English: No. 5-510, 17 minutes, $17.95
Spanish: No. 5-900,, 17 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Anticipating the arrival of Christ, a despairing shoemaker finds himself visited by, and helping, several people in need.
No. 5-411, 22 min., $14.95
Resource Member Price $11.97
A highly praised video portrayal of 100 years of Catholic social teaching, from the 1891 encyclical, Rerum Novarum, to the groups and individuals working for social justice today. The program includes a discussion guide for individual or group use. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 427-9, 60 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
This heartwarming story centers on a poor shoemaker named Simon, who with his family meets and learns valuable lessons from a young man named Michael during three unusual occurrences.
No. 1007, 27 minutes, $14.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
An animated cartoon exploring the issues surrounding international food production and its relationship to hunger and famine. This provocative video will serve as a spirited discussion starter for youth and adult groups alike.
No. 605-0, 11 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price: $10.77
Voices of Catholic Women
Captures the historical and contemporary contributions of Catholic women to the Church and society. Dorothy Day, St. Frances Cabrini, and St. Katharine Drexel are among those women in Catholic history featured. Contemporary profiles include Susan Muto, Ph.D., professor of spiritual formation; Sr. Barbara Markey, a creator of the marriage preparation program FOCCUS; Vicki Thorn, founder of Project Rachel; Sr. Cora Billings, a pastoral administrator; and Jeanne Rodriguez, leadership trainer for Hispanic women. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 609-3, 60 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Explores the history of Hispanic Catholics in North America from the arrival of the first missionaries to the powerful Hispanic witness today; the program includes a discussion guide. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 422-8, 60 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price: $17.97
This inspiring presentation focuses on the efforts of two men, during the last year of their lives, to promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in liturgy and church life. Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, the late archbishop of Chicago, called for a conference on inclusion in which Fr. Henri Nouwen, the late Dutch theologian and author, served as the keynote speaker. Containing excerpts from that conference, the video was developed by Pathways Awareness Foundation in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago. With introduction by Msgr. Kenneth Vilo, president of the Catholic Church Extension Society. A 24-page Idea Guide is included.
No. 5-418, 21 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price, 11.97
This video is designed for parishes seeking ways to develop plans for social action. Four successful models of parishioners addressing specific social issues are featured. Study guide included.
No. 5-195, 23 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Overcoming the Exploitation of Sex and Violence in Communications. A Message from the U.S. Catholic Bishops
Addresses such questions especially as they relate to the gratuitous violence and misuse of sexuality in the media. The U.S. bishops present this video as a companion piece to its document by the same name in order to provide a starting point for further reflection and action by dioceses, parishes, and others. This video is a companion piece to the 1998 message by the same name, prepared by the U.S. Bishops' Committee for Communications. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 5-332, 12 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Presents, in animated form, the challenges regarding the world's poor: aid imbalance, interdependence, empowering the poor, and limits to growth.
No. 604-2, 10 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price: $10.77
Outlines the challenges of the bishops' statement on the social mission of the parish and ways parishes can respond.
No. 703-0, 14 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price: $10.77
A Time for Atoning and Healing
This moving video depicts the service of prayer held during Encuentro 2000. Reflection on its prayers, testimonies, and hymns provide an excellent opportunity for individuals and groups to begin to acknowledge past wrongs, seek forgiveness, and work toward reconciliation. While facing the past with honesty, it embraces the future with hope. The discussion guide will assist groups in taking initial steps on the path of atonement and unity.
No. 5-420, 81 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price, $14.95
The story, sites and sounds of Lourdes, where Mary, the mother of Jesus appeared to Bernadette Soubirous in 1858, is the basis for exploring healing, faith, conversion and reconciliation to today's society. A wonderful opportunity to learn more about the shrine, one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in modern Christianity, and about St. Bernadette, who serves as an example to us today. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 5-218, 30 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
In this memoir of Sr. Thea Bowman, made at her home in Mississippi just months before she died, a remarkable African American woman of faith speaks of her life and work. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 491-0, 50 minutes, $24.95
Resource Member Price: $17.97
Not for Adults Only
Stewardship is not a matter of giving a little more; rather, it is a way of life. Youth are called to be formed in this spirit from an early age.
No. 5-133, 25 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
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Putting Scripture into action: Stewardship as an ongoing process of a pilgrim people on their journey to God.
No. 5-134, 25 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Examines the contemporary challenge of building and maintaining a strong marriage—particularly in a society with a high rate of divorce—through the experiences of four couples in Catholic marriage preparation, mentoring, and mending programs. Funded by the Catholic Communications Campaign.
No. 5-346, 60 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price $17.97
This resource is perfect for adult education, ecumenical officers, and interfaith marriage counselors. Its six, 15-minute discussion-starting segments featuring Rev. John Pawlikowski, Sr. Mary Boys, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, and Rabbi David Sandmel help participants experience each traditions’ understanding of how the two faith communities can relate to one another in positive ways. Co-chairs of this important project are: Cardinal Keeler, Rabbi Joel Zaiman, and Rabbi Michael Signer.
Video: No. 5-596, 90 minutes, $29.95
DVD: No. 5-624, 90 minutes, $29.95
Resource Member Price $11.97
Understanding Immigrants and Refugees
An up-close and personal look at some of the human faces behind the immigration debate in our nation. Parishes in Miami, Fla., Green Bay, Wis., and Greensboro, N.C. demonstrate how their communities are reaching out to people on the move around the world. The program and discussion guide may be used with the manual and reflection guides of the same name by teachers in Catholic schools (K-12), religious education programs (K-12), youth groups, and teacher in-service and parent/other adult groups.
No. 5-053, 27 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
A stimulating video on the delicate balancing act many women face in daily life.
English: No. 494-5, 38 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price: $11.97
Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives (video)
Wives of Deacons: Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives is an informing series of interviews of six deacons’ wives. Engaging and diverse these interviews address the challenges, questions, joys, and concerns that face deacons’ wives during the course of their formation and during their ministry.
No. 5-617, 17:24 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $14.36
Portrait of a migrant family is a visual meditation on the dignity of work and faith.
No. 472-4, 13 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price: $10.77
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