Movies - 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.

• A Man Who Became Pope

  • The life of the pope John-Paul II, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in war-torn occupied Poland to his election as Pope at the age of 58. (Faith and Values Media, 2005)

  • DVD

• Children's Holiday Movie Collection

  • A collection of 10 short clay animation videos for children.  DVD includes The Little Prince, The Veleveteen Rabbit, The Star Child, God's Trombones, The Chimes, Michael the Visitor, The First Christmas, A Christmas Gift, Rip Van Winkle, Martin the Cobbler.  (Echo Bridge, 2011)

  • DVD

• Fireproof

  • One man's desire to transform his life and marriage through the healing power of faith and fully embrace the Fireman's code:  Never Leave Your Partner Behind. (Affirm Films, 2009)

  • DVD

• Jesus of Nazareth

  • Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, Jesus of Nazareth brings to life all of the majesty and sweeping drama of the life of Jesus as told in the Gospels. (Maple Pictures, 1977)

  • DVD

• Romero

  • A movie based on the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador.  (Paulist Pictures, 1989)

  • DVD

• The Gospel of John

  • The Gospel of John comes to life in this dramatization of the Biblical text.  (Visual Bible International, 2003)

  • 3 DVDs

• The Greatest Showman

  • Inspired by the story of PT Barnum and celebrating the birth of show business, this film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle.  (Twentieth Century Fox, 2017)

  • DVD

• The Karate Kid

  • There is more to karate than fighting.  Daniel learns this lesson from his teacher, as Mr. Miyagi instills the importance of honor and confidence, as well as skills in self-defense.  (Columbia PIctures, 1984)

  • DVD, Study Guide

• Whale Rider

  • A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize. (Sony Pictures, 2002)

  • DVD