Adult Faith Formation
7 Key Principles from Success in Whole Community Catechesis (ADULT)

Bill Heubsch focuses on the 7 key principles that are the foundation for whole community catechesis as

explored in his book, "Handbood for Success in Whole Community Catechesis" 45 min.
Alpha Course: A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith--VIDEO 1 (ADULT)

Video 1 of 5. An evangelization program for non-church goers, active/inactive Christians, new Christians.

This video discusses: 1. Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant? 2. Who Is Jesus? 3. Why Did Jesus

Die? 3-45 min segs
Alpha Course: A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith--VIDEO 2 (ADULT)

2 of 5. This video discusses: 4. How Can I Be Sure of My Faith? 5. Why and How Should I Read the Bible?

Why and How Do I Pray? 3-45 min segs
Alpha Course: A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith--VIDEO 3 (ADULT)

3 of 5. This video discusses: 7. How Does God Guide Us? 8. Who Is the Holy Spirit? 9. What Does the

Holy Spirit Do? 3-45 min segs
Alpha Course: A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith--VIDEO 4 (ADULT)

4 of 5. This video discusses: 10. How Can I Resist Evil? 11. How Does God Guide Us? 12. Why and How

Should We Tell Others? 3-45 min segs
Alpha Course: A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith--VIDEO 5 (ADULT)

5 of 5. This video discusses: 13: Does God Heal Today? 14. What About the Church? 15. How Can I

Make the Most of the Rest of My Life? 3-45 min segs
Because We Are Disciples (JH,HS,ADULT)

A celebration of the United States Catholic Church as a people of word, worship, service, and community.

Video focuses on the sacraments and how the community within the Church grows through their

celebration. May be used with GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES.
Best Loved Gospel Stories - The Man Born Blind (JH,HS,ADULT)

This modern retelling of the story in John 9:1-41 shows Jesus ("Joshua" in the film) healing a blind man

outside a laundromat. 14 min.
Bible: What's It All About? (JH,HS)

Jim Auer, enthusiastic junior high teacher, brings to this series of 6 video presentations good, lively

discussions with teens. Two 65-minute segments.
Breaking The Pace: A Step Inward With Thomas Keating (ADULT)

Fr Keating, a Trappist monk, explains the profound value of centering prayer as a way to discover the

reality of God in each of us. With love and humor, he describes this practice of prayer as a way to slow

down and develop a real friendship with God.
Catechism Of The Catholic Church: An Introduction For Adults (ADULT)

A 4-part video based on the U.S. Bishop's 1993 symposium on implementation of the Catechism. Covers

major themes, context, & practical use of the Catechism plus a section of questions and answers. Four

30-min segments.
Catechumenate: What Are The Challenges Parishes Face? (ADULT)

Fr Richard Fragomeni challenges parish RCIA programs to rediscover the ministry of hospitality,

faithfulness to the cross, and service to the world beyond welcoming new members to the Church. 30 min.
Catholic Update Video : Becoming Catholic: An Adult's Faith Journey (HS,ADULT)

This video allows individuals to reflect on their personal faith experience against the backdrop of the

Church's Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). A "story" section is followed by a "witness" and then

a "teaching" segment. 33 min.
Catholic Update Video: On Fire With Faith - Forming Adult Disciples (ADULT)

Inspired by "Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us", this video stimulates enthusiasm and commitment to adult

faith formation. Video is divided into story, witness, teaching, and music segments. 40 min.
Catholic Update Video: What Makes Us Catholic?..Catholic Identity (HS,ADULT)

This video will help RCIA candidates and others interested in deepening their faith to explore the unique

"Catholic" approach to Christianity. Video is presented in four segments: story, witness, teaching, and

music. 38 min.
Christian Initiation: A Call To Conversion (ADULT)

Fr Richard Fragomeni explains the dynamics of change and conversion. Being alive in Christ comes from a

conversion of heart, mind, morality, outlook and relationships. 30 min.
Christodrama: An Instrument For Conversion (HS,ADULT)

2-tape set on the uses of Christodrama and how to implement it. 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. 60 min. combined.
Church And Ministry--Part 1 (HS,ADULT)

SESSION 1: The Church: An Image of Herself. Created by the Georgetown University Theological Studies

Program. Presents a clear explanation of models of the Church and an examination of which ones best

support each person's call to ministry. Part 1 of 6.
Church And Ministry--Part 2 (HS,ADULT)

SESSION 2: Models of the Church--Part I (The Church as an institution.) Video 2 of 6. 120 min.
Church And Ministry--Part 3 (HS,ADULT)

SESSION 3: Models of the Church--Part II (The Church as a mystical communion; The Church as a

sacrament; The Church as a herald; The Church as a servant.) Video 3 of 6. 120 min.
Church And Ministry--Part 4 (HS,ADULT)

SESSION 4: Ministry: A Historical Overview (The history of ministry.) Video 4 of 6. 120 min.
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