Includes:
- CATHOLICISM 5-disc DVD or Blu-ray set (English / Spanish audio & subtitles)
- CATHOLICISM Leader Guide (including facilitator info, study questions, & answers)
- CATHOLICISM Book (based on the film scripts)
- 40 Prayer Cards for the New Evangelization
- Faith Clips DVD (answering common Faith questions)
"The most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America" - George Weigel
Journey around the world and deep into the Catholic Faith in all its richness, history, beauty, goodness, and truth in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography.
Travel with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. You'll be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture, claiming more than one billion of Earth’s people.
From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda; from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City; the fullness of CATHOLICISM is revealed.
Veteran NBC Today Show correspondent and acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leonard is the Executive Producer of the series.
The CATHOLICISM Study Program presents the strong, ecclesial dimension of the Catholic Faith – God’s revelation through Jesus Christ and His Church. It is comprehensive and faithful, appropriate for:
* RCIA
* Adult lay formation
* Training adult catechists
* Diaconate and other ministerial training
* Mature high school or college coursework
The CATHOLICISM Study Program Leader’s Kit include the ten compelling episodes on five discs from the Catholicism Series in a box set.
The CATHOLICISM Leader Guide includes extensive commentary on the theological content of each episode of Bishop Barron's CATHOLICISM film series, plus a variety of questions and their suggested responses. The “Questions for Understanding” incorporate references from Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church to build upon topics featured in the series. The “Questions for Application” assist in reflecting on the ways in which Bishop Barron’s message is relevant to our lives and experiences.
The commentary and questions were written by Catholic author Carl Olson under the guidance and approval of Bishop Robert Barron. The Leader Guide also provides valuable direction for facilitating a group study in either 12 or 22 sessions.
The book Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith is based on a more detailed rendering of the scripts from the series . The set of 40 prayer cards promoting the New Evangelization. The Faith Clips DVD contains 50 frequently asked questions on the Catholic Faith and clear, concise, video responses to each from Bishop Barron.
Includes English and Spanish audio and subtitle options.
EPISODE RUN TIMES:
1) Amazed and Afraid - 50 min
2) Happy are We - 53 min
3) The Ineffable Mystery of God - 52 min
4) Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast - 49 min
5) The Indispensable Men - 58 min
6) A Body both Suffering and Glorious - 47 min
7) Word made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven - 49 min
8) A Vast Company of Witnesses - 58 min
9) The Fire of His Love - 41 min
10) World Without End - 51 min
CATHOLICISM TRAILER
CATHOLICISM TRAILER #2
CATHOLICISM EXTENDED PREVIEW
SAMPLE EPISODE (EPISODE 6)
Click the “Play" button below to watch the entire Episode 6 - The Mystical Union of Christ and His Church.
CATHOLICISM SPANISH TRAILER
Journey Deep into the Faith
Bishop Robert Barron created this groundbreaking program as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history or scripture study, this engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, architecture, literature, music and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of the Church.
The CATHOLICISM Study Program presents the strong, ecclesial dimension of the Catholic Faith – God’s revelation through Jesus Christ and His Church. It is comprehensive and faithful, appropriate for:
- RCIA
- Adult lay formation
- Training adult catechists
- Deaconate and other ministerial training
- Mature high school or college/university course-work
The Study Program can be experienced in 12 or 22 sessions.
CATHOLICISM Study Program includes
- CATHOLICISM DVD/Blu-ray - The complete film series on DVD or Blu-ray. Filmed in 50 locations throughout 15 countries, the ten episodes reveal the Faith in a breath-taking and compelling way, with original, high-definition cinematography.
- Leader’s Study Guide - Includes facilitator’s guide, lessons, and study guide answer key.
- Student StudyGuide - Written by Carl Olson for each DVD, complete with extensive commentary, questions for understanding and also questions for application to each participant’s own life.
- CATHOLICISM: Journey to the Heart of the Faith - A companion hardcover book based on a more detailed rendering of the scripts from the DVD series.
- Leader's Program Kit - Includes core and supplemental materials needed to host a program, especially for lay leaders.
- Support Materials - Promotional materials and other aids to enrich your program.
- Spanish and English subtitles included in each DVD set.
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CATHOLICISM Topical Index
CATHOLICISM Diocesan Initiative
CATHOLICISM Sample Lesson
CATHOLICISM Table of Contents
CATHOLICISM Certificate of Completion
CATHOLICISM Large Poster
CATHOLICISM Bulletin Insert (editable)
CATHOLICISM Flyer (editable)
CATHOLICISM Poster (editable)
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Registration Form
Bishop Robert Barron Biography
CATHOLICISM Fact Sheet
Participant Survey
"Managing Personalities" Powerpoint Presentation