Adult Faith Formation - Media Library

Media may be borrowed for an initial period of one month, with the possibility of renewal.  Individuals may pick materials up at the Chancery (780 W Central Park Ave) or they will be mailed to parishes outside the Quad Cities at no charge.

To borrow media, please complete the Media Request Form.

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• A Biblical Walk through the Mass

  • This study explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in Mass and explains their profound significance. (Ascension Press, 2012)

  • 3 DVDs, Leader Guide, Student, Guide, Text

  

• A Thrill of Hope:  The Christmas Story in Word and Art

  • Explore the familiar story of Christmas as told in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.  With the beauty and power of art and sacred text, let this presentation be a catalyst for your journey of faith during Advent.  (Morehouse Education Resources, 2011)

  • DVD, Discussion Guide

 

• Catholicism  

  • Catholicism shows and tells what Catholics believe and why, drawing from scripture, the Catechism and the spiritual masters.  It highlights the Church's global culture, the incomparable beauty of its art and architechture, and the goodness of its people. (Word on Fire, 2011)

  • 10 DVDs, Study Guide/Workbook, Topical Index

 

• Catholicism:  The New Evangelization

  • Explore the Church's mission within the challenges of contemporary culture.  Hosted by Fr. Robert Barron, the documentary focuses on the cultural obstacles the Church faces today, such as the emergence of "the new atheism" and relativistic attitudes toward questions of faith and morality. (Word on Fire, 2013)

  • 4 DVDs, Leader Guide, Liner Notes

 

• Catholicism:  The Pivotal Players - St. Augustine and St. Benedict

  • Explore the lives of St. Augustine and St. Benedict as individuals who not only shaped the life of the Church, but changed the course of civilization. (Word on Fire, 2018)

  • 2 DVDs, Leader Guide

 

• Celebrating Humanae Vitae

  • A study of Humanae Vitae in light of the Theology of the Body. Participants will read, contemplate and celebrate the truths in the document. (Catholic Scripture Study International, 2008)

  • DVD, Study Guide

  

• Forgiven:  The Transforming Power of Confession

  • Explore the grace and healing offered in Confession and discover how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love.  This study communicates God's invitation to come experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. (Augustine Institute, 2016)

  • 6 DVDs, Leader Guide, Study Guide

 

• Genius of the Heart

  • An introduction to Vatican II exploring the role of Pope John XXIII and his vision for the council.  (RCL Benziger, 1997)

  • DVD, Study Guide

 

• Go and Teach:  Inside the Synod on the New Evangelization

  • This documentary tells the story of the Catholic Church's struggle to find its identity and live out its mission in the complex global reality of the 21st century. (Salt and Light Television/St. Joseph Communications, 2013)

  • DVD

 

• Into the Heart of God:  Jean Vanier Explores the Gospel of John in the Holy Land

  • Jean Vanier retraces the actual steps through the Holy Land of the events and accounts of the Gospel of John. (Franciscan Media, 2013)

  • 3 DVDs, CD-ROM, Leader Guide, Participant Guide

 

• Kingdom of Happiness

  • An exploration of the Beatitudes that explores how they validate, sustain and nurture our desire for happiness.  Lessons include applications in Scripture and everyday life, connections to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the virtues of the Christian tradition, the petitions of the Lord's prayer and the deadly sins. (St. Benedict Press, 2017)

  • 2 DVD Set, Study Guide

  

• Lay Ministry in the Catholic Church:  Visioning Church Ministry Through Wisdom of the Past

  • Six Catholic theologians offer insights on the history of lay ministry and its contemporary reality, tensions, and opportunities.  (Liguori, 2005)

  • 6 CDs, Study Guide, Text

 

• Metanoia:  A Journey with Christ Into Conversion

  • Metanoia is an exploration of then themes inviting viewers on a journey with Christ into ongoing conversion.  Preaching and personal testimonies encourage an encounter with Jesus and the new life He is constantly inviting us to. (The Ministry of the Wild Goose and 4PM Media, 2020)

             3 DVDs, Journal

 

• Oremus:  A Guide to Catholic Prayer

  • The Oremus study program teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Over the course of 8 weeks you will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounter.

           °   3 DVD set, 1 Leader's Guide, 1 Student Workbook
 

• Pillar I:  The Creed

  • Delve into the first pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, discovering how one's individual journey of faith fits into the amazing story of salvation told in the Creed. (Ascension Press, 2012)

  • 6 DVDs, Leader Guide, Study Guide

 

• Pillar II:  Sacraments

  • Delve into the second pillar of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, discovering the power and purpose of the sacraments, as well as how these fonts of inexhaustible grace can transform one's life, providing strength, healing and hope.  (Ascension Press, 2013)

  • 6 DVDs, Leader Guide, Study Guide

 

• Priest, Prophet and King

  • Rooted in the Old Testament, this study challenges individuals to understand Jesus, become more familiar with Scripture, recognize the foreshadowing of Christ in the Old Testament and realize one's own priestly, prophetic, and kingly mission.  (Word on Fire, 2014)

  • 2 DVDs, Leader's Guide

 

• Presence:  The Mystery of the Eucharist

  • Explore the radical mystery of God's love expressed in the Eucharist and discover  how in this sacrament God is really present to help and strengthen us at every step of life's journey.  This study invites each individual into a deeper, more intimate union with God.  (Augustine Institute, 2018)

  • 4 DVDs, Leader Guide, Study Guide

 

• Restored:  Stories of Encounter

  • Witness the profound beauty of ordinary people whose lives have been radically moved by Jesus Christ.  This study seeks to bring hope and renewal to the world by sharing the stories of unique ministry efforts driven by individuals who live to bring Christ's light to dark and lonely places.  (ODB Films and St. Joseph Communications/5 Stones, 2019)

  • 2 DVDs, Discussion Guide

 

• Rediscovering Vatican II

  • An unparalled opportunity to learn about Vatican II with  eight of the world's leading theologians, scripture scholars, and religious professors.  These lectures will allow you to discover the wide-reaching influence of the council anew. (Now You Know Media/Catholic Theological Union, 2013)

  • 8 DVDs, CD w/Study Guide

 

• Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues

  • Join Fr. Barron for a challenging presentation of the Seven Deadly Sins and a message of hope, found in the Seven Lively Virtues.  (Word on Fire, 2007)

  • DVD, Study Guide

 

• Strangers No Longer

  • This short documentary invites us to open our hearts and minds and identify with today's immigrants.  (USCCB, 2003)

  • 1 DVD

 

• Symbolon - Part I:  Knowing the Faith

  • An exploration of the core teachings of the Catholic Church designed to provide a clear and comprehensive explanation to help individuals know, live and articulate the faith to others.  (Augustine Institute, 2014)

  • 5 DVDs, Leader's Guide, Study Guide

 

• Symbolon - Part II:  Living the Faith

  • Focused on our encounter with God in the sacraments and moral life, this exploration of the Catholic faith helps individuals to integrate their knowledge of the faith and live the faith in everyday experiences.  (Augustine Institute, 2014)

  • 5 DVDs, Leader's Guide, Study Guide

 

• The Church of Mercy

  • A collection of speeches, homilies and papers presented during the first year of Pope Francis' papacy.

  • Text, Discussion Guide

 

• The Faithful Revolution:  Vatican II

  • An exploration of Vatican II, its decisions and its profound impact on all of humanity.  (RCL Benziger, 1997)

  • 5 DVDs, Study Guide

 

• The Francis Effect

  • The Francis Effect takes a critical and in-depth look at how one man has quickly changed the face of Catholicism at a moment when no one really expected it. (Salt and Light Television/St. Joseph Communications, 2014)

  • 3 DVDs, Study Guide

 

• The Grace of Les Misérables

  • In this six-week sudy, consider six themes found in the story and represented by a character in Les Miserables:  grace, justice, poverty, revolution, love and hope.  DIscover how these themes work together, and perhaps in spite of each other, out in the world.  (Abingdon Press, 2019)

  • 1 DVD, 1 USB Drive, Leader Guide, Youth Study Book, Text

 

• The Spirituality of Vatican II

  • An examination of the documents of Vatican II to assist individuals in spiritual growth and their relationship with Christ.  (Now You Know Media, 2012)

  • 5 CDs, CD w/Study Guide

  

• Voices of Vatican II

  • View archival footage and listen to 12 bishops and priests reflect on the history of the Second Vatican Council. English and Italian w/Subtitles.  (Catholic News Service/USCCB, 2015)

  • DVD, Online Study Guide Available

 

• What Wondrous Love:  Holy Week in Word and Art

  • Explore the powerful story of Holy Week as told in the four gospels.  With the beauty and power of art and sacred text, let this presentation act as a catalyst for your journey of faith during the Lenten Season. (Morehouse Education Resources, 2012)

  • DVD, Discussion Guide