Community: The Catholic Parish
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1) 20/20 Vision for the Parish. 35 min.
“See and hear ordinary pastors and parishioners speak about a model for parish which is a clear and focused as 20/20 vision, and looks to the future, to 2020 and beyond.”
Reference Number: 00211
2) The Call to Serve. Allen, Texas: Argus Communications, 1985. 80 min.
“Learn how to recruit, train, and motivate volunteers in a way that will make them enjoy and honor their commitment to your parish, school, or organization. The set includes one videocassette with four 20-minute segments and a Leader’s Guide.”
Reference Number: 00212
3) The Catholic Way of Life.
“You can find in books or pamphlets what Catholics believe, but the experience of being Catholic is found in people. The Catholic Way of Life video features Catholics sharing inspiring stories about their faith. You’ll also see how Catholic parishes reach out to people who don’t have a church family. Please enjoy this opportunity to learn more about this fulfilling way of life…the Catholic way of life.”
Reference Number: 00213
4) Catholics/Americans Preview.
Reference Number: 00214
5) Church without Borders. Washington, D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, Inc., 2001.
“Examines the experiences of young people from the United States and Latin America who share their faith through creative inter-American missionary programs. During the last five centuries, missionaries have dedicated their lives to bringing Christianity to the Americas. As a result of their efforts, churches were built, schools begun, and entire communities formed. Church without Boarders also illustrates the need for all Catholics to appreciate the traditions and cultures that every Catholic brings to the faith and shows how each have a connection in Christ.”
Reference Number: 00216
6) Come on In! A Church Tour for Children Part 1. 12 min.
"This two part series for elementary graders helps children feel right at home in church. Live-action video employs an engaging conversational style that children can relate to. After viewing this video, children will be more comfortable in their church surroundings, enabling them to focus on and appreciate the liturgy.”
Reference Number: 00217
7) Come on In! A Church Tour for Children Part 2. 11 min.
"This two part series for elementary graders helps children feel right at home in church. Live-action video employs an engaging conversational style that children can relate to. After viewing this video, children will be more comfortable in their church surroundings, enabling them to focus on and appreciate the liturgy.”
Reference Number: 00218
8) Creating Small Faith Communities. Cincinnati, Ohio: St. Anthony Messenger Press.
Reference Number: 00219
9) Effective Collegiality: The Relationship of the Bishop to The Church Universal and to His Fellow-Bishops. Washington D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 1999.
Reference Number: 00220
10) Good Reason to Hope. 11:23 min.
“A media presentation on the Papal document “On the Coming of the Third Millennium”. Pope John Paul II requests that each of us prepare for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus’ birth. The years leading up to the Millennium should be a time of reconciliation, renewal and healing. To make people aware of the Papal document, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have produced Good Reason to Hope. This video presentation helps us focus on the Papal themes: Christ and faith in 1997; Spirit and hope in 1998; and the Father and love and justice in 1999.”
Reference Number: 00221
11) Healing the Wounded Spirit.
"Dealing with Child Sexual Abuse"
Reference Number: 01033
12) In the Footsteps of Jesus. Washington, D.C.: United States Catholic Conference, 2003. 28 min.
"How does God call you to make a difference in the world? That is the central question of the video In the Footsteps of Jesus: Catholic Social Teaching at Work Today. All Catholics-teenagers and senior citizens, collage students and RCIA candidates, pastors and parish councils, Catholic schoolchildren and families-will be challenged to respond to it. Part one of In the Footsteps of Jesus provides a brief but compelling overview of the seven themes of Catholic social teaching and a summary of scriptural and historical context of their development. In part two, each theme is highlighted trough the living examples of six extraordinary individuals and a couple who offer insight and inspiration as they share their own commitments to promoting justice and peace in the world today."
Reference Number: 01163
13) Leading Faith-Sharing Groups. New York, New York: Paulist Press, 1991.
“Father Lynch had worked with small groups in parish settings for ten years. His popular workshops have helped many motivated people to acquire the practical skills necessary to lead a small faith-sharing group. In this thirty minute video, Father Lynch provides his insights into four major areas of small group leadership. Enacted vignettes within a small group serve to illustrate the insights. In this video you will learn: The Stages of Group Growth. There are stages a group goes through and a leader needs to be aware of their signs. The Use of Provocative Open-Ended Questions. Asking the right question will stir the group to interaction and reflection. The “wrong” question will result in “yes or no” answers or abstractions. Handling Ordinary Disagreement and Conflict Among Members. All groups have conflicts but they can be dealt with in a way that leads to understanding. Dealing with Difficult Group Members. Here is one of the most difficult situations a leader can face, dealt with honestly and directly by Father Lynch.”
Reference Number: 00222
14) Many Faces in God's House. Washington, D.C.: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2002. 17 min.
"Discovering the many unknown riches present within our culturally diverse communities through this colorful and inspiring video. Listen as parish, diocesan, and national leaders share their insights on how to respond to the call to bring unity in our diversity. Take up the challenge of Pentecost by building communities that rejoice in our different languages and cultures, but proclaim the same faith and the one reign of God. Use this video in parishes and dioceses to start or continue conversations on multiculturalism, to embrace diversity in your local community, and to train leaders in multicultural ministry. "
Reference Number: B-00102
15) Open Wide the Doors How to Prepare for Jubilee Year 2000. 11 min.
“Jubilee Year 2000. You have heard the term, maybe read something about it, and perhaps are wondering what the celebration means for yourself, your family, your parish, and the Church in the world of the Third Millennium. John Paul II sensed the need for clarification when he issued Tertio Millennio Adveniente (On the Coming of the Third Millennium). It is a moving blueprint for preparing for this momentous event—Jubilee Year 2000. Open Wide the Doors is your video resource to start preparing for the celebration of Jubilee Year 2000 in your parish, your family and in your won personal spiritual life. It is meant as a way to inspire you and others that there are concrete practical ways to make the next period of time leading to this momentous year as fulfilling and meaningful as possible.”
Reference Number: 00223
16) Safety and the Church. Omaha, Nebraska: Catholic Mutual Group, 1991. 40 min.
“This video and the “Self-Inspection Report” provide step-by-step information on conducting a safety inspection of your facilities. A successful Loss Control Program includes a physical survey to not only detect hazards, but to assess the condition of your property. Eliminating those hazards identified and keeping property well-maintained is very important in reducing both exposure to and severity of losses.”
Reference Number: 00224
17) Sanitation and Hygiene in Church Child Care. Lake Wales, Florida: Church Risk Management, 1998.
Reference Number: 01153
18) Second Spring: Empowered by the Spirit Kit. Diocese of Reno Office of Planning/Pastoral Services, 2001.
Reference Number: R-00026
19) Sexual Harassment: Serious Business. Mill Valley, California: Kantola Productions, 1993. 25 min.
Reference Number: 00804
20) Together in Faith. 20 min.
“The customs, beliefs, and practices of the Catholic faith are rooted in a rich tradition that calls for each of us to know, love, and serve God in our daily lives. This brief (20 min.) overview of Catholicism will introduce or review for the viewer what it means to be a member of the Catholic Church.”
Reference Number: 00225
21) Total Parish Ministry: Patterns of Change and the Call to Respond (Session One). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 57 min.
Reference Number: 00226
22) Total Parish Ministry: The Evolution of Parish Renewal (Session Two). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 60 min.
Reference Number: 00227
23) Total Parish Ministry: Profile of a Functioning Parish (Session Three). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 58 min.
Reference Number: 00228
24) Total Parish Ministry: A Welcoming Community, an Owned Community (Session Four). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 60 min.
Reference Number: 00229
25) Total Parish Ministry: Principles of Collaboration and Community Building (Session Five). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 61 min.
Reference Number: 00230
26) Total Parish Ministry: The Sacramental Touch and Holy Week Liturgies (Session Six). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 58 min.
Reference Number: 00231
27) Total Parish Ministry: Sacraments of Cohesion-Living the Life of Community (Session Seven). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 60 min.
Reference Number: 00232
28) Total Parish Ministry: Pastoral Issues-Conflicts and Leadership (Session Eight). Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1996. 57 min.
Reference Number: 00233