9)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  The Easter Story.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

    “Seen through the eyes of the Apostle Mark, this beautifully animated re-creation of “The Easter Story” begins with Jesus’ joyful entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.  The story continues with the drama of Christ’s betrayal, arrest and crucifixion—and his triumphant resurrection and assent into Heaven.  Presented in glowing, full-color animation with a cast of all-stare voices, this classic production brings to life all the wonder and glory of what many have called “the greatest story ever told.””

      Reference Number:  00056

10)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  Joseph and His Brothers.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

      Reference Number:  00058

11)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  Joshua and the Battle of Jericho.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

    “The Hebrews’ 40 years of wandering is over at last.  Preceded by the Ark of the Covenant, they cross the river Jordan and enter the Promised Land, under the watchful eye of their new leader, Joshua.  But their arrival is also observed by the Canaanites, who are determined to stop Joshua and his people.  The Canaanites seem to have the edge, because their great walled fortress of Jericho is a formidable barrier to Joshua’s advance.  Joshua is not daunted, though, because God has sent an angel to tell him the way to overcome this obstacle.  Joshua’s army begins to methodically march in circles around the walls of Jericho, much to the puzzlement of his own troops as well as of the Canaanite forces within.  On the seventh day, Joshua’s faith in the word of God is spectacularly vindicated.”

      Reference Number:  00059

12)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  The Miracles of Jesus.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

    “Journey back to the Holy Land in the days of the New Testament—and witness the wonders of a people blessed by “The Miracles of Christ!”  Join Benjamin, the widow’s son brought back to life by Jesus, as he walks the roads Christ Himself walked, recalling His wondrous works.  From the wedding at Cana where he turned water to wine, to the healing of the centurion’s servant; from stilling the tempest, to feeding the multitude and walking upon the water—it’s an inspiring, animated journey to thrill the entire family.”

      Reference Number:  00060

13)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  Moses.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

    “Enslaved by Pharaoh, monarch of ancient Egypt, the Hebrews are forced to labor beneath the blazing desert sun, without rest and without hope.  But then, from among the slaves, there emerges a leader who’s not afraid to confront Pharaoh.  His name is Moses.  When Moses demands that his people be let free, Pharaoh reacts with scorn, because he has behind him all the power of a great kingdom.  But Moses is backed by the power of God.  Thus begins a titanic struggle between two determined men, with Moses calling down increasingly destructive plagues to break Pharaoh’s hold on the Hebrews.  The story reaches a thrilling climax when Moses and his people find themselves trapped between an angry army and a deep sea.”

      Reference Number:  00061

14)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  The Nativity.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

    “All roads lead to Bethlehem as God fulfills a prophecy and a promise to mankind and a Child is born in a stable beneath a shining star.  On a sure-footed donkey, Mary and Joseph make the difficult journey from Nazareth, where Mary will give birth to her son.  The Three Magi ride their camels out of distant lands to worship the newborn king.  From Jerusalem, mad King Herod sends his Roman legionnaires, mounted on fine horses, to find the Child he fears.  And at the bidding of the Angel of the Lord, humble shepherds make their way on foot from their fields and flocks to pay homage to The Christ Child.”

      Reference Number:  00063

15)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  Noah’s Ark.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

    “Violence and corruption fill the earth, and God is angry.  To punish this wickedness, God vows to flood the world.  Only one man and his family will be spared, because they alone honor God’s law.  That man is Noah.  God commands Noah to build and ark and fill it with two each of every animal on the planet.  As they go about constructing this massive boat, Noah and his sons must also put up with scorn and even sabotage from their sinful neighbors.  But Noah and his family persevere, working day and night to finish their assignment from God.  Noah’s faith is vindicated when the heavens let forth with a torrent of rain that lasts for forty days.  But God’s teat of Noah’s courage and commitment is just beginning.”

      Reference Number:  00065

16)  The Great Adventure Stories from the Bible:  Samson and Delilah.  Chatsworth, California:  Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sparrow-Star Song Distribution, 1988.  30 min.

    “The Promised Land suffers under the harsh reign of the Philistines, the ancient enemies of Israel.  Only the mighty hero Samson dares to resist the oppressors of his people.  Unable to subdue Samson with force, the Philistines try treachery.  They promise a fortune to Delilah, the woman Samson loves, in return for betraying Samson.  Succeeding where armies failed, the seductive beauty finds and removes the source of Samson’s strength, with dire consequences for the champion of the Israelites.  But Samson has been blessed from birth by the Almighty, and in the spectacular climax the strong man brings down upon the Philistines the wrath of God.”

      Reference Number:  00068

17)  Holidays:  Billy Beaver (Quick Judgments Limit Our Vision).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  9 min.

    “Billy’s family is busy preparing their winter home, and Billy helps out by searching the forest for stones, branches, and shrubs.  On his search, he encounters several forest creatures whom he quickly judges a being lazy or disinterested in helping him.  He reports his disgust of these creatures to his mother who lovingly explains to Billy that he other creatures are in fact doing very productive things.  Billy realizes he can’t use “Beaver standards” to judge other creatures.  He’s leaned to respect the special gifts and talents of others.”

      Reference Number:  00069

18)  Holidays:  Charles Caterpillar (Small Things Can be Blessings in Disguise).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  10 min.

    “Charles spends his days doing what comes naturally to him—eating.  He is basically a good caterpillar, but one day he yields to peer pressure from his friend, Archie.  Archie convinces Charles to eat fresh corn growing in a nearby farmer’s field.  The consequences are disastrous for Archie who is eaten by a crow.  Charles learns the hard way never to “steal” corn again.  He goes back to eating leaves and wonders if this is all there is to life, by soon begins to have strange sensations.  He thinks he’s dying, but of course, he is only going through what every caterpillar must experience.  He is in the process of becoming a butterfly.  Once a butterfly, Charles spends his days enjoying his new abilities.  He’s happy that he is able to help nature by spreading pollen among the flowers.”

      Reference Number:  00070

19)  Holidays:  Dinty the Leprechaun (Acts of Kindness Can Change Lives).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  12 min.

    “Dinty is an unusual leprechaun.  Unlike all others, he is gloomy and sad.  He refuses to help the other leprechauns plan a forest party, preferring to sit by himself, sulking.  When he overhears the others conferring about his miserable attitudes, he realizes that it would be better if he were not around.  He wanders into the forest wondering what to do.  A golden butterfly has followed him, but selfish as he is, he doesn’t notice her until he stumbles and falls on her wing.  Having injured her, he decides to help her by making a tiny splint.  Because he is still so unhappy, Golden Butterfly tickles his ear with her wing until Dinty laughs—inspite of himself.  The other leprechauns hear his laughter and come running to continue their party around the now transformed an happy Dinty.”

      Reference Number:  00071

20)  Holidays:  Edna Eagle (Keeping the Memory of a Loved One Alive).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  12 min.

     “All the eagles on Eagle Mountain love to fly—except Edna.  She sits brooding in her nest.  Her best friend, Otto, a kind, and brave eagle, has disappeared.  Edna has faithfully kept vigil, but after several months, Otto has not returned, and Edna is heartbroken.  Some of the valley creatures come to comfort her with stories of Otto’s courage.  A rabbit, a mouse, and an owl convince Edna that Otto spent his life doing unselfish things for others.  A final visitor, Father Eagle, helps Edna face the reality that Otto will not return, and he encourages her to get up an fly again.  He tells her that Otto can still be present through the creatures who remember and imitate him.  Edna takes heart and finally lifts her wings to soar high over Eagle Mountain.”

      Reference Number:  00072

21)  Holidays:  The Ordinary Fir Tree (All Things Work Out for the God).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  12 min.

    “The ordinary fir tree grows up in the forest next to another tree which is greener and fuller than he.  Yet, he has a great wish to be fine and tall enough to be used as a Christmas tree.  One day men come into the forest and cut some trees down to take to the shopping center.  All the trees at the shopping center are purchased, and the ordinary fir tree is left alone.  Finally, on Christmas Eve, the tree is taken to a home.  When he arrives at the house, however, he sees that the family already has a Christmas tree—his friend!  The ordinary fir tree is taken to the basement and all his branches are cut off.  The little tree is so disappointed.  But to his surprise, he is made into a wreath and is hung high on the house to offer cheer to all who passed by.”

      Reference Number:  00073

22)  Holidays:  Priscella Tadpole (Accepting Change Helps Us Grow).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  12 min.

    “Priscella the tadpole is happy living in a pond and playing with her best friend, Harvey.  Her world is limited by secure—except for an occasional threat from Rufus, the snapping turtle.  One day, Priscella bumps into a lily pad and discovers creatures called frogs.  To her horror, she discovers that she, too, will become a frog.  Priscella tries to resist the changes.  She soon discovers that frogs can do more things than tadpoles.  She wonders why she was ever afraid to change.  Priscella decides to devote her life to helping the tadpoles in the pond make a graceful transition to “froghood.””

      Reference Number:  00075

23)  Holidays:  The Pumpkin Who Was Not a Squash (Accepting Each Other’s Differences).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  10 min.

    “A pumpkin seed was accidentally sown in a field that was intended only for squash.  The early days of growth for the pumpkin were happy ones.  But as the plants grew, difficulties arose when the squashes noticed that the pumpkin was different.  At the end of the summer, the squashes were harvested, but the pumpkin was left alone.  He wondered what would become of him.  But then in the fall the farmer returned, accompanied by his whole family.  Together they thought of all the ways that this big, beautiful pumpkin could be used.  The pumpkin was filled with joy at the unique value he brought to the farmer and his family and friends.”

      Reference Number:  00076

24)  Holidays:  The Valentine Card (A Gift of Love Can Make a Difference).  Mystic, Connecticut:  Twenty-Third Publications.  10 min.

    “Florence, the greedy businesswoman, owns the local card shop, stocked for Valentine’s Day with gaudy, extravagant cards.  She is excited about the prospect of good sales and lots of money.  In fact, that’s all Valentine’s Day means to her.  A litter girl who frequents the shop wants to buy the simplest card on the rack for her mother, but she has only 8 cents.  The day before Valentine’s Day, Florence reluctantly sells her the card.  While opening her shop the next morning, the greedy women finds a handmade card—a replica of the card she had sold to the little girl—under the door.  This Valentine from the grateful little girl helps Florence realize that love is more important than money.”

      Reference Number:  00077

25)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Acts of the Apostles.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “The Holy Spirit descends with Tongues of Fire.  Stephen is martyred, while Paul is thrown from his horse and becomes an Apostle for Christ, as the Early Church is persecuted.”

      Reference Number:  00078 

26)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Agony in the Garden.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus prays to the Father for relief from the suffering He knows He must endure.  Jesus is arrested in the garden and Peter denies Him three times.”

      Reference Number:  00079

27)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Announcement of Mary.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “The Angel Gabriel proclaims God’s desire for her to be The Mother of The Savior.  Joseph and Mary journey to Bethlehem, while in the East, the Magi follow the Bright Star.”

      Reference Number:  00080

28)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Baptism of Jesus.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Our Lord begins His adult ministry and is baptized by John at the River Jordan.”

      Reference Number:  00081

29)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Boy Jesus in the Temple.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Presents the story of the young Messiah, who separated from His parents for three days, is discovered preaching among the elders and teachers.”

      Reference Number:  00082

30)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Good Shepherd.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus heals the servant of the Roman Centurion and mediates between two debtors.  He asserts that it is lawful to do good works on the Sabbath, as the Good Shepherd rescues His sheep.”

      Reference Number:  00083

31)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Jesus Ascends Into Heaven.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “The resurrected Christ appears to two disciples on the road to Emmaus and to a doubting Thomas.  After commissioning His disciples to carry on His word, he ascends unto The Father.”

      Reference Number:  00084

32)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Jesus Calls His Apostles.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus picks the twelve men that will be His first followers and will help Him to establish His Church on Earth.”

      Reference Number:  00085

33)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Jesus Dies on the Cross.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min. 

    “Jesus carries His heavy cross to Calvary, where He dies a painful death.”

      Reference Number:  00086

34)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Jesus Feeds the Multitudes.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus multiplies the loaves and fiches and relates the “Parable of the Sower.””

      Reference Number:  00087

35)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Jesus Raises Lazarus.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead.  He later dines with Mary and Martha and defends Mary, when she anoints His feet with priceless oil.”

      Reference Number:  00089

36)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Jesus’ Teaching Ministry.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus teaches his disciples The Lord’s Prayer and welcomes the children to Him.  He speaks about divorce and the Law of Moses and heals a blind man who is questioned by the Scribes and Pharisees, concerning the miracle.”

      Reference Number:  00090

37)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  John the Baptist.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “John, preaches of the coming Messiah and calls for repentance among the people.  A fearful King Herod orders John’s arrest and his eventual execution by beheading.”

      Reference Number:  00091

38)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The King is Born.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “The fulfillment of the ancient prophecies is fulfilled with the Birth of Jesus, in a stable in Bethlehem.”

      Reference Number:  00092

39)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  King Herod and the Wise Men.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “A spiteful King Herod calls for the murder of the innocent children of Bethlehem, as the Holy Family escapes into Egypt, under God’s watchful eye.”

      Reference Number:  00093

40)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Last Supper.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “The Apostles enter Jerusalem to prepare for the Passover meal, while Judas arranges for the betrayal of Jesus.  Jesus celebrates His Last Supper with the twelve.”

      Reference Number:  00094

41)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Miracles of Jesus.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee and drives demons from a possessed man.”

      Reference Number:  00095

42)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Resurrection of Jesus.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus is taken down form the cross and is laid in the tomb.  Three days later, He rises from the dead and appears to Mary Magdalene.”

      Reference Number:  00096

43)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Sermon on the Mount.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus presents the Beatitudes and tells the parable of the “Rich Man and Lazarus.””

      Reference Number:  01115

44)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Story of Zacchaeus.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus visits the home of the publican Zacchaeus and relates the stories of the Master who gave each of his servants a gold coin and the King who held a wedding feast, in which nobody came.”

      Reference Number:  00097

45)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Temptations in the Desert.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus spends forty days and nights in fasting and prayer, as Satan attempts to cause Him to stumble into sin.”

      Reference Number:  00098

46)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Trial of Jesus.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus is brought before Caiaphas, Herod and Pilate, who sentences Him to be crucified.”

      Reference Number:  00099

47)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus enters the city amidst the praises of the Jewish people.  He expels the money changers from the Temple and teaches on the two greatest commandments.”

      Reference Number:  00100

48)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Wedding at Cana.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus performs His first miracle by changing water into wine.  Later, he preaches in the local synagogue, where he is accused of blasphemy for implying that He is the Messiah.”

      Reference Number:  00101

49)  A Kingdom Without Frontiers:  The Woman at the Well.  Irving, Texas:  Mondo TV/Antoniano di Bologna, 1997.  30 min.

    “Jesus confronts the woman from Sameria and heals a paralyzed boy.  Later, Jesus learns of the death of John The Baptist.”

      Reference Number:  00102

50)  Oak Street:  Video Parables for Children Tape 1.  Allen, Texas:  Tabor Publishing, 1987.  10-16 min.

    “The Beginning, The Wrong Choice, The Telescope, Going Home.”

      Reference Number:  00103

51)  Oak Street:  Video Parables for Children Tape 2.  Allen, Texas:  Tabor Publishing, 1987.  12 min.

    “The Birthday, The Race, and The Spooky Story.”

      Reference Number:  00105

52)  Oak Street:  Video Parables for Children Tape 3.  Allen, Texas:  Tabor Publishing, 1987.  12 min.

    “Mr. Wolenski, The Treasure, The Rescue.”

      Reference Number:  00107

53)  Passion of Christ.  Evanston, Illinois:  Altschul Group Corporation.

      Reference Number:  01032

54)  Rathschmidt, Jack, O.F.M., Cap.  A Tour of Our Parish Church.  Cincinnati, Ohio:  St. Anthony Messenger Press.  20 min.

    “Parish churches are powerful places.  They are filled with sings and symbols which have a story to tell and a message to deliver.  How many people have been baptized, received their first Eucharist and Confirmation and been married there!  This video invites young people to tour a parish Catholic church with older students as they learn the names and discover the meaning of the objects of our Catholic faith that help us remember and celebrate God’s presence.  Study guide includes directions for use, activities, prayer celebrations and prayers.”

      Reference Number:  R-00019

55)  Rathschmidt, Jack, O.F.M.  Why Do We Go to Mass on Sunday.  Cincinnati: Ohio:  St. Anthony Messenger Press.  20 min.

    “Throughout the ages people have set aside one day of each week to rest from the work they do, to remember, praise and give thanks to God.  Sunday is a gathering day for Christians to celebrate who they are as the people of God, to be with fellow believers in faith and friendship and to be challenged to make a difference in the world.  The Sunday Sabbath is a day to keep holy!  In this video children discover that just as we need to gather regularly as family at home to listen to one another and celebrate who we are, so must we come together as a parish family to listen to God’s Word and break bread in memory of Jesus.  This video helps viewers appreciate the Sunday Eucharist as the source and summit of our faith life and to discover ways to live a Eucharistic spirituality in their daily lives.  Study guide includes directions for use, activities, prayer celebrations and prayers.”

      Reference Number:  R-00020

56)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Creation The Wonder and Generosity of God (Video 1).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “God is introduced as the Generous Giver through His creation.  He delights to give His gifts to us for one reason only:  His tender love for each one of us.  We reflect His love when we give generously and from our hearts.”

      Reference Number:  00109

57)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Grace Our Greatest Treasure:  Life with God (Video 2).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Various levels of life are presented in the segments; God shares His own life, our “super life,” with us.  Living in His life and His Spirit brings us true joy and happiness.”

      Reference Number:  00110

58)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Mary the Mother of Jesus, Our Mother (Video 3).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Mary is introduced through the scriptures:  she always points to Jesus.  Our blessed Mother has a prominent place in the church and in our lives.”

      Reference Number:  00113

59)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Sacred Heart the Love of Jesus Made Visible (Video 4).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The focus of this program is the heart:  our own hearts, the hearts of our friends and the Heart of God.  Jesus invites us into his open Heart.  If we accept His love, our hearts will be happy.”

      Reference Number:  00114

60)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Forgiveness:  The Loving Touch of God (Video 5).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    "The highlight of theis program is that in Jesus we experience the unconditional forgiveness of God. To accept forgiveness and to forgive others from the heart is the lesson we learn."

      Reference Number:  00116

61)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Eucharist:  Celebrating Union with Jesus and Each Other (Video 6).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Various segments of the program help children to understand the Liturgy and enables them to participate more fully.  All the elements of celebration are present in the Eucharistic Liturgy.”

      Reference Number:  00117

62)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Death a Gift Forever:  Everlasting Life (Video 7).  Santa Ana,   California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Changes in nature are presented to help children understand what happens in death.  It is hard to lose earthly life, but the happiness of our life in heaven far outshines the loss of death.”

      Reference Number:  00120

63)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Easter the Price of Love:  The Gift of Life (Video 8).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986. 30 min.

    “The true meanings of failure and success are presented.  The Easter message is our greatest success story.  The success of Jesus can guide us and allow our lives to be filled with joy!”

      Reference Number:  00121

64)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  The Church Christ Loves and Guides His People (Video 9).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Unity and community gain a deeper meaning in the program’s portrayal of the divine-human community of the Church.  Each member has an important role in the Body of Christ, the Church.  We all have the task of forgiving, loving and serving each other.”

      Reference Number:  00125

65)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Vocation a Response to God (Video 10).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.30 min.

    “The program presents different ways in which God calls us.  His call invites us to reach out to others and bring them to God; no one is more lonely, poor and in need of healing than the one who does not know God’s loving and forgiving heart.”

      Reference Number:  00127

66)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Saints and Heroes the Reality of Love Made Visible (Video 11).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The focus of the program is that to be a Saint means to be joyfully alive with the love of God towards people.  If we look deeper, we see who the saints and heroes are today.  By our baptism, we are all called to be Saints through love.”

      Reference Number:  00128

67)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Prayer God Speaks and Listens (Video 12).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The program presents various forms of prayer.  As we share our thoughts, feelings and activities with one another, we can also share with God.  Jesus is our Model and Teacher.  Faith and joy flow from our friendship with God.”

      Reference Number:  00130

68)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Christmas God’s Great Gift, Jesus (Video 13).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The core of the program is that the essential message of Christmas is giving from the heart.  God the Father gives us Jesus from His Heart.  We can receive Him with all our hearts and spread the joy of His coming.”

      Reference Number:  00132

69)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Listen to the Maker Commandments in General (Video 14).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “In this program, the commandments are presented from the point of view of happiness.  The commandments are signs of God’s love for us.  God knows what makes us happy and we are happy when we obey Him.”

      Reference Number:  00135

70)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Love God—Treasure God’s Name First and Second Commandments (Video 15).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Through out this program, Sister Jane illustrates that behind the name of God there is a real Person who loves, forgives and trusts us.  It is our privilege that we can call on God by name:  Father, Son, Spirit.”

      Reference Number:  00136

71)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Day of Rest and Celebration Third Commandment (Video 16).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “This program presents the Lord’s Day as a day of rest from sins and worries.  It acknowledges that attending the Liturgy can be hard when we do not understand it.  Practical ways are presented to take part in the Liturgy, respond to Jesus so that we can understand the richness of the Mass.”

      Reference Number:  00138

72)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Believe, Love and Obey Fourth Commandment (Video 17).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Through many examples, the club members see how parents care for their children in different ways throughout their lives.  The children are helped to realize that when they believe their parents, they will honor and obey them.  Hardships in the home are acknowledged and ways to accept them or avoid them are given.”

      Reference Number:  00140

73)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Sounds of Peace and Love Fifth Commandment (Video 18).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The theme of loving vs. Hating is presented.  Different ways of hurting, “killing,” are illustrated for the children.  Jesus is shown as refusing to hate and promoting life.  He helps us to bring the sounds of peace, joy and life around us.”

      Reference Number:  00144

74)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Choose Life!  Fifth Commandment (Video 19).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “This program shows how human beings can treat one another worse than they treat animals.  The preciousness of the gift of life is reinforced.  God’s plan for us is happiness through forgiveness and love, not hate.  World peace begins in our hearts, at this very moment.”

      Reference Number:  00145

75)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Pure Hearts-Joyful Hearts Sixth Commandments (Video 20).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min. 

    “The theme is respect for our lives, our bodies and the treasure of loving relationships.  Club members are helped to see the difference between true and false treasures which lead to pure hearts or cluttered hearts.”

      Reference Number:  00147

76)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Sacredness-Respectful Love Sixth and Ninth Commandments (Video 21).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The program presents us as God’s unique and precious works of art.  We can have genuine happiness in recognizing and living our sacredness.”

      Reference Number:  00149

77)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Be Generous-Live Honestly Seventh and Tenth Commandments (Video 22).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “Club members face the question:  can love be greater than the desire to get even?  They find that they are happy when they allow the Spirit of Jesus to inspire them to be generous and forgiving.  The truth of being personally loved by God sets them free to love generously as Jesus loves.”

      Reference Number:  00151

78)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Choose to Live the Truth Eighth Commandment (Video 23).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986. 30 min.

    “Sister Jane discusses with club members why children would usually tell lies.  Together they look at Jesus to see how He reacted to embarrassing and painful situations.  Lies damage friendship and turn joy to sorrow.  Once we belong to Jesus, we can choose to live in the truth.”

      Reference Number:  00153

79)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Sacraments in General Jesus Shares His Life with Us (Video 24).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “This program introduces many dimensions of friendship.  In sacraments we see Jesus not only as a friend but as someone who shares divine life with us completely, drawing us to himself and to each other.”

      Reference Number:  00155

80)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Baptism We Belong to God’s Family (Video 25).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The program highlights aspects of belonging to God’s family, genuine conversion experience, and the attractiveness of a joyful Christian community."

      Reference Number:  00157

81)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Confirmation Alive in God’s Spirit (Video 26).  30 min.  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The theme of this program ignites a response to the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  We experience the Spirit in the ordinary events of our lives.  The sacrament of Confirmation brings fullness to our initiation in God’s life and love.”

      Reference Number:  00159

82)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Eucharist Gathered as One at the Table of the Lord (Video 27).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “This program focuses on the Bread of Life.  Jesus wants to be as close to us as the bread we eat.  Sharing in the Eucharist we become one Body in Christ.  We respect and care for one another because of this union.”

      Reference Number:  00161

83)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Penance Keep Love Alive (Video 28).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “We receive forgiveness and healing through the Sacrament of Penance.  As sin extends beyond those directly involved, the Sacrament of Reconciliation restores unity with God and self as well as with the Christian community."

      Reference Number:  00162

84)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Marriage and Holy Orders Loving Service (Video 29).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The fruits of the Sacrament of marriage are presented in the story of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, highlighting married love and faithfulness coupled with care for the poor and the sick.  The presentation of the story of St. Maximillian Kolbe brings forth the loving service of ordained ministry, even to the point of laying down one’s own life.”

      Reference Number:  00164

85)  Sacred Heart Kids Club:  Anointing of the Sick in Faith We are Healed (Video 30).  Santa Ana, California:  Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart, 1986.  30 min.

    “The Compassion and the healing presence of Jesus are in focus in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.  The program presents the great love Jesus has for those who are suffering and the Church’s care for those who are sick.”

      Reference Number:  00166

86)  Steadfast Tin Soldier.  Random House, Inc., 1986.  28 min.

    “This is the Hans Christian Andersen’s story of the tin soldier who would bravely endure any hardship for the love of a ballerina."

      Reference Number:  00168

87)  Story Tree Holidays Complete.

    “By way of charming animation and delightful stories, this series explains the religious meanings of holidays and teaches children to see color as a beautiful gift form God.”

      Reference Number:  00169

88)  Story Tree Holidays:  Colors & Halloween.  8 min.

    “Halloween is a story  of magic, of wishes coming true in the world of nature.  Children identify with animals and rocks and trees.  To the child’s way of thinking, animals can feel and talk and understand.”

      Reference Number:  00170 

89)  Story Tree Holidays:  Sean Bunny/ Beautiful Valentine.  8 min.

    “Tells the story of Sam and his valentine, a valentine he has made for his mother to show his love.  Before she receives it, however, the valentine is shared with Sam’s teac