Reconciliation
Animated Stories from the New Testament: Forgive Us Our Debts (EL,JH)

Jesus teaches Peter that forgiveness is from God, as he instructs Peter to catch a fish where

he'll find a coin in its mouth to pay the Temple tax. Jesus teaches about a man who owes the

King an enormous amount of money that he can't pay. 15 min.
Animated Stories from the New Testament: The Prodigal Son (EL,JH)

Jesus' story of a wayward child reunited with his father and family after having squandered all

his possessions. Learn of the overwhelming love of God and His acceptance of those who

repent their foolish ways. 30 min.
Babette's Feast (HS,ADULT)

Feature length film about a superb French chef who creates the greatest meal ever and how

simple villagers respond. Based on a short story by Isak Dinesen, the film symbolically

addresses reconciliation, Eucharist & conversion. English subtitles. 102 min.
Carved From the Heart: A Portrait of Grief, Healing & Community (HS,ADULT)

A man loses his son to a drug overdose and decides to create a totem pole, inviting the town of

Craig, Alaska to help. The video generates questions about death/dying, family violence,

suicide, substance abuse, parenting, and community support. 30 min
Catholic Update Video: Preparing Your Child For First Reconciliation (ADULT) - DVD

This video offers a story and music video for the child about to celebrate the sacramen of

Reconciliation, as well as witnesses and parents. 31 min.
Catholic Update Video: The Church Celebrates the Reconciling God (HS,ADULT) - DVD

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Catholic Update Video: The God Who Reconciles (HS,ADULT) - DVD

This addresses the topic of reconciliation with a look at the source of all forgiveness, our

reconciling God. 4-segment format of story, witness, teaching, music. 45 min.
Celebrating Our Faith: Reconciliation - Children (EL GR 1-4,ADULT)

J. Kempf/The video consists of six brief sections: We Belong, We Celebrate God's Love, We

Hear Good News, We Look at Our Lives, We Ask Forgiveness, and We Go Forth in Pardon

and Peace. 35 min
Celebrating Our Faith: Reconciliation - Families (ADULT)

With Fr. Joe Kempf, this video is for those helping prepare the children for the sacrament of

Reconciliation, that the children may more deeply appreciate this sacrament and understand

the great gift of God's forgiveness. 35 min
Celebrating Sacraments (Series) - Reconciliation: Celebrating Forgiveness (HS,ADULT)

This video is intended for use with parents whose children are preparing to receive the

sacrament of reconciliation for the first time, and also for any adults who are studying or

reviewing this sacrament. 15 min.
Changing Sacraments (HS,ADULT)

The sacraments are explained as a history lesson through the use of humor. There are seven

segments of varying lengths, w/characters such as Godparent Gussie, Sinner Sam,

Worshipping Wilma. 60 min.
Children's Parables Series: Jimmy and the White Lie (PK,EL GR 1-3)

How does a lie that can't be hidden in a dresser drawer, under a bed, or in a bathtub help

Jimmy learn a lesson in love, honesty, and forgiveness? Animated. 25 min.
Child's First Penance (EL GR 2-4)

Father Joe Kempf helps a class of 2nd graders learn about God's love for us - and how the

Sacrament of Penance is a very good way to show God that we love Him, too. 20 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.
Come On In! A Church Tour for Children - Parts 1 & 2 (EL GR 1-6)

This two-part video series for elementary graders helps children feel right at home in church.

Viewers learn about: the Baptismal font and the meaning of Baptism; the lectern/lectionary, etc.

2-15 min segments.
Davey & Goliath: Halloween Who Did It? (EL GR 2-4)

A Davey & Goliath story of Halloween mischief in the donut shop, remorse, and forgiveness. 30

min.
DeSales: Christian Morality And Forgiveness--Video 1 (ADULT)

This video consists of segments 1 and 2 entitled: Introduction to the Judeo-Christian Moral

Tradition and A History of Christian Sacramental Forgiveness. 120 min.

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

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