Public Policy
Beyond Blame: Challenging Violence In The Media--Part 1 (ADULT)

This is the introduction video for this series. A resource to help parents, teens & children

examine media violence, find alternative entertainment, & introduce advocacy skills. 30 min.
Beyond Blame: Challenging Violence In The Media--Part 2 (EL GR 4-6,JH,HS,ADULT)

Explore alternatives to violent entertainment, while teaching the critical role media literacy

principles can play as a catalyst for challenging violence in the media. 35 min.
Beyond Blame: Challenging Violence In The Media--Part 3 (EL GR 4-6,JH)

Beyond the blame…beyond the debate are human beings--children, young people and adults of

all ages--who are bombarded daily with violent images in the media and in popular culture. 180
Bloodborne Pathogens: Protection in the Educational Environment (ADULT)

This video gives information on the transmission and prognosis of both HIV and HBV; and

OSHA standards of protection against them: ways to minimize the risk of infection from blood

borne pathogens. 20 min.
Building the Kingdom: Intro. to Political Responsibility for Catholics (HS,ADULT)

This videotape explores legislative issues of concern to New York State's Bishops; examines

how State government works; explains why the Church works in the public policy arena. 28 min.
Faithful Citizenship: Civic Responsibility For A New Millennium (ADULT)

A message from the United States Catholic Bishops inviting all Catholics to "share our values

and raise our voices." This video is a wonderful resource and discussion starter for diocesan

and parish leaders.11 min
Glidepath To Recovery (Father Peter Young) (HS,ADULT)

"Rehabilitate: Don't Incarcerate!" is the slogan of Father Peter Young, a Catholic priest who has

spent years working with persons struggling to stay out of prison and free themselves from
Global Solidarity: A Framework for Parishes (ADULT)

The US Bishops' statement, "Called to Global Solidarity: International Challenges for United

States Parishes", offers support for United States parishes to act on the Gospel mandate to

care for all of God's people, wherever they live. 14 min.
In Word and Deed: Show #003 (HS,ADULT)

Cobleskill resident Jack Daniels on pacifism; Schenectady's Quassam Mohammed Yusefee, an

Afghan-American; David Kaczynski on the death penalty w/Sr. Helen Prejean; Bishop Howard

Hubbard. 29 min.
Keeping the Earth (ADULT)

Religious and scientific perspectives on the environment. Produced by the Union of

Concerned Scientists. Should be used with meditation/reflection by the HomeLand Committee.
Lethal Selection: Americans Speak Out On The Death Penalty (HS,ADULT)

Based on live footage from human rights hearings at Philadelphia City Hall in March 1996, it

includes testimonies from a death row survivor, a DNA expert attorney, a human rights
Making Sense of Christian Morality: The Gospel is a Social Message (ADULT)

Richard Sparks/This video explores why churches must speak out on issues like racism,

militarism, and economic justice; "social sin" and who is accountable for it; the meaning of

"common good", many other points. 25 min.
Marketplace Prophets (HS,ADULT)

This documentary reviews 100 years of Catholic social teaching from 1891 to 1999 and shows

a Catholic Church that separated its concerns from those of the world. Features current Church

agencies working against injustice here & abroad. 60 m
Mouse's Tale (Hunger, Food Production) (JH,HS,ADULT)

This is 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. 11 min.
NYS Child Abuse Reporting Laws " Rights and Responsibilities" (ADULT)

Attorney Michael Costello discusses the New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973

and its implications for the Church and church-related schools. 120 min.
Physician-Assisted Suicide: A Threat to the Gift of Life (ADULT)

The program is intended to raise awareness and stimulate discussion, focusing on several

topics: euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide, and raising individual consciousness. 15 min.
Political Responsibility (ADULT)

The United States bishops' 1995 statement "Political Responsibility: Proclaiming the Gospel of

Life, Protecting the Least Among Us, and Pursuing the Common Good" is summarized in video

format. 16 min.
Proclaim Jubilee: Break the Chains of Debt (JH,HS,ADULT)

This video focuses on getting the United States Congress to help reduce the debt burden of the

poorest countries in a way that will channel the benefits to poor people in those countries. 9
Renewing the Mind of the Media (ADULT)

Overcoming the exploitation of sex and violence in communications. Presented by US Bishop's

Committee for Communications. 12 min.
Talking About the Death Penalty (HS,ADULT)

The death penalty from a Catholic perspective. As Catholic Christians, we must respect and

uphold the dignity of every human person - every unborn child, every elderly or sick person,

and even the worst murderer. 10 min.
Tornado Relief (ADULT)

This video shows actual footage of damage from tornado in Mechanicville. It also shows the

role of Catholic Charities in filling the needs of people not met by the government. 28 min.
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