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Lent
Lent In Sign And Symbol (HS,ADULT)

Fr. Eugene LaVerdiere/Gospels from 6 Sundays of Lent plus Easter Sunday (cycle A)

light/darkness, story of the blind man, living water, the cross, the tomb, and the stone.

90 min.
Lent: Celebrating the Season (Grades 3-8)

Gaynell Cronin/Explores customs, traditions, prayers, and ways we can keep Lent as we walk

together on the path to Jerusalem, preparing for the new life of Easter. 12 min.
Lenten Journey - Danger & Desire (ADULT)

Prog 2 of 4. Fr Michael Himes examines in depth the readings of the Third Sunday of Lent.

Himes takes us on a reflection of baptismal imagery, showing how Christian commitment

requires dying to self in order to rise with Christ. 27 min.
Lenten Journey - Endless Possibilities (ADULT)

Himes/Fifth Sunday of Lent. Himes brings us to the insight that life for Lazarus and for us holds

endless possibilities. Death will not have the last word; the Living God will.
Lenten Journey - God Sees Into the Heart (ADULT)

In this video, Himes examines the readings of the 4th Sunday of Lent with the theme of "light

and darkness". We learn how "God sees into the heart" with the unlikely choice of David for

king, and how the man born blind only sees Christ when he testifies.
Lenten Journey - What is Temptation, Really? (ADULT)

Prog. 1 of 4. Fr Michael Himes draws upon all the scriptural readings for the 1st two weeks of

Lent. Challenged by the question "What is temptation really?", Himes invites us to reflect on the

power of "call" and Baptism. 27 min.
Life of Christ: The Sorrowful Mysteries (HS,ADULT)

Filmed in the 1950s, this timeless celebrated series will delight audiences and enhance

religious education classes and Bible studies. 5-20 min segments
Liturgies of the Triduum: Easter Vigil (JH,HS,ADULT)

This is the third of three videos on the Triduum. "This is the night," the cantor proclaims over

and over. It is the great Vigil of Easter. 55 min.
Liturgies of the Triduum: Good Friday (JH,HS,ADULT)

This is the second of three videos on the Triduum. This video explores what happens on the

afternoon or evening of Good Friday. 26 min.
Liturgies of the Triduum: Holy Thursday (JH,HS,ADULT)

This is the first of three videos on the Triduum. We see and hear how the Church assembles

on Holy Thursday night and processes into the Paschal Triduum. 29 min.
Meals of Jesus (Life of Jesus set) (K-3, Family)

Children discover the different meals Jesus ate with friends and the special meal He celebrated

at the Last Supper. Children reflect on the meaning of meals in their everyday lives and are

invited to discover ways to give blessings and thanks. Ap. 15 min.
Mystery Of Faith: An Introduction To Catholicism - Baptism (ADULT) - DVD

Presented by Rev. Michael Himes, the video guide offers in-depth questions on the meaning of

Baptism. This program would be an excellent choice for a Lenten/Easter study. 25 min.
Mystery Of Faith: An Introduction To Catholicism - Eucharist (ADULT) - DVD

In this video, Father Michael Himes shows why Eucharist expresses God's commitment to us in

love. He reviews the concept of "covenant" and examines the 3 great covenants of Israel with

God and explores the Real Presence. 25 min.
Mystery Of Faith: An Introduction To Catholicism - Salvation (ADULT) - DVD

Father Michael Himes renews the meaning of this traditional term and shows why social justice

is essential to our salvation. Part of 10-video set. 20 min.
Passion of the Christ, The (HS,ADULT)

From director Mel Gibson comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice depicting the final

twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ. Rated R for violent content. 126 min.
Passion of the Christ, The (HS,ADULT) - DVD

From director Mel Gibson comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice depicting the final

twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ. Rated R for violent content. 126 min.

With study guide.
Proud Tree (EL GR 1-4)

Based on the book by Luane Roche, 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.
Stations of the Cross (HS,ADULT)

A prayerful video which brings special meaning to the Way of the Cross by skillfully combining

the spoken word, original music and visual imagery. Thought-provoking meditations written by

Father James Killgallon. 40 min.

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Audience Codes: PK = Preschool, EL = Elementary, JH = Junior High, HS = High School, Adult

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