Family Life - 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.

• 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

• Family:  God is in the Mix of it All

  • A mini retreat  for families led by Fr. Joe Kempf.  Topics include; the mess and blessedness of family life, Marriage, Parenting, and entrusting your child to God. (Our Sunday Visitor)

  • DVD, Discussion/Reflection Questions

• Fish for Life

  • A study that invites couples to explore principles to achieve happiness and success at home. (Hyperion, 2004)

  • DVD, Book 

• Hope Undimmed

  • This 7 session program addresses the questions most on the minds of today's youth - from pornography and "hooking up" to what the future holds and finding authentic happiness. (Paradisus Dei, 2013)

  • 7 DVDs, Leader Guide

• Made for Life

  • This series addresses the gift of children and the importance of fathers and mothers in the lives of their children. (USCCB, 2011)

  • DVD, Viewer's Guide, Resource Booklet

• Praying as a Family

  • Step into the homes of Catholic families around the country as they reveal how praying as family through the joys, struggles and sorrows of life has helped put Christ at the center of their domestic church. (EWTN, 2017)

  • DVD

• Real Suffering:  Finding Hope and Healing in the Trials of Life

  • This program seeks to help people understand and come to terms with the suffering they have faced in their lives and ultimately heal from it.  The program incorporates talks on the nature of human suffering, as well as offers powerful stories of ordinary people who have dealt with extreme forms of agony.  (St. Benedict Press, 2018)

  • DVD, Book, Leader Guide, Journal

• REVEALED: K-2 Theology of the Body (ROOTED's 2nd edition)

  • Each unit (work of children’s literature and companion Teacher’s Guide) provides a series of lessons centered around a beautifully illustrated story that is read to the class. As the experiences come alive for the children, so do the themes that are foundational to Theology of the Body. (Ruah Woods Press)

  • 3 Teaching Standards, 2 companion literature books

• REVEALED: 3-5 Theology of the Body (ROOTED's 2nd edition)

  • Each unit (work of children’s literature and companion Teacher’s Guide) provides a series of lessons centered around a beautifully illustrated story that is read to the class. As the experiences come alive for the children, so do the themes that are foundational to Theology of the Body. Our Grade 3-5 Into the Heart materials include Holy Scripture as the Word of God to be explored and treasured. (Ruah Woods Press)

  • 3 Teaching Standards, 1 companion literature book

• ROOTED: 6-8 Theology of the Body 

  • This three-year cycle builds on the foundation of earlier grades, and prepares the student for concepts and themes presented in the high school curricula. Students are invited to come to a deeper understanding of how Christ fully reveals man to himself, and makes his calling clear (Gaudium et Spes, 22). (Ruah Woods Press)

  • 1 Teacher's Guide and Common Place Book for each of the three grades

• Single & Raising Saints: Forming Single Parents as They Lead Their Children to God

  • Nine session parish-led program to guide all single parents through a jouney of hope and prayer. Each lession includes prayer and reflection in addition to guidance on how to take control , achieve balance, pracitce faith, budget, provide discipline, date, and protect yourself and your children from pornography. (2017)

  • Leader Guide, Participant Journal

• The Dating Project

  • The Dating Project follows five single people, ages 18-40 as they search for authentic and meaningful relationships - real people trying to find love and happiness in an age of swiping left or right. (PureFlix, 2018)

  • DVD, Family Curriculum Guide

• That Man is You Program Kit

  • That Man is You! (TMIY) is a 26 topic interactive men’s program combining the research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic manhood. (Paradisus Dei, 2014)

  • 4 DVDs - Host parish Packet, 5 DVDs Fall Semester, 5 DVDs Spring Semester, Core Team Guide Book, Participant Book

• Woman in Love: Mother Daughter Retreat

  • In this 5 session program Katie Hartfiel leads mothers and daughters (grades 8 -12) through engaging talks, powerful prayers and extraordinary fun. This one-night experience supports church, school or home use. 

  • 2 DVDs, Leader Guide