Principals and DREs Please alert your teachers of these Newsletters on the Media Center homepage at

wwwmediacenterscdioceseorg Perhaps share a hard copy of this letter Thank you

Please send me the email address of any teacher that would like me to send a copy of the Newsletter

directly to them each month

This issue includes 1) Roman Calendar of Saints for August and September

2) Catechetical Sunday- September 18th 3) Jubilee of Mercy DVD and PR

suggestions 4) New DVD programs Lectio Prayer - Follow Me - Kids and Prayer

5) Coming Soon Catholicism The Pivotal Players 6) New DVDs in Media Center

7) Online Resources Suggestions 8) Media Center Celebrating 40th Anniversary

AUGUST SEPTEMBER ROMAN CALENDAR NOTES (Keep resources available such as the Bible a book

of the saints a breviary statues and pictures of saints a rosary crucifix Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers

Childrenrsquos Daily Prayer Catechism of the Catholic Church and a catechism such as This Is Our Faith by Pennock

Begin the childrenrsquos day with specific mention of the liturgical importance of the day or reference it throughout the

day Signs and symbols are very effective in our catechesis)

August 21 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 22 The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary- Todayrsquos Memorial prescribed by Pope Pius XII for 31

May is now fittingly celebrated on the Octave of day of the Assumption

August 23 St Rose of Lima Virgin 1617 Lived a life of penance and solitude caring for the homeless elderly

and the sick first declared saint of the New World in 1672

August 24 Saint Bartholomew Apostle - 1st c Known as Nathaniel in Johnrsquos Gospel said to have preached in India

and in Armenia where according to custom he was flayed alive

First day of school for many children in the Diocese

August 25 - Saint Louis Saint Joseph Calasanz

August 27 - Saint Monica - 387 After 38 years of prayer she obtained the conversion of her dissolute pagan husband

and of her son St Augustine patroness of mothers

August 28 - Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saint Augustine - 430 in Hippo Bishop Doctor of the Church After a dissolute life he received

baptism at the age of 33 from Saint Ambrose called the ldquoDoctor of Gracersquo

August 29 - The Passion of St John the Baptist

September 3 Gregory the Great pope one of the four great doctors of the Latin doctor of the Church noted for

liturgical reform and chant patron saint of music one of the four great doctors of the Latin Church

called himself the ldquoservus servorum Dei (ldquoServant of the servants of Godrdquo) which became the

traditional title for the Holy Father patron of music

September 4 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2016

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MEDIA CENTER

1821 JACKSON STREET PO BOX 3379

SIOUX CITY IOWA 51102

Tele 712-233-7529 FAX 712-233-7598 EMAIL larrysscdioceseorg

SEPTEMBER ROMAN CALENDAR NOTES (Continued)

September 5 Labor Day is celebrated in the US Day - Marks the formal end of summer vacation and the

beginning of regular parish and school activities

September 8 Feast of the Nativity (Birth) of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Stress the importance of Mary

saying ldquoyesrdquo in Godrsquos plan of salvation Discuss her dignity as woman and disciple Take a

closer look at the Hail Mary prayer This 5th century feast marks the anniversary of the

dedication of a basilica in Jerusalem built according to tradition on the location of the home

of Mary

September 9 St Peter Claver priest (USA) 1654 Catalonian Jesuit who served in the Columbian mission

in Cartagena for 38 years devoted to caring for African slaves baptizing over 300000

called himself ldquothe slave of the slavesrdquo patron of Columbia and of all missions to black people

September 11 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Anniversary of the tragic events of 11 September 2001 A ldquobluerdquo

Mass may be held to honor all firefighters and police officers and emergency

medical technicians who serve the local community as well as to remember

those who have died this past year

September 12 The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary God the Father is

glorified by the exalted role in salvation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Thus

her name is a name of honor a holy name a name responsive to the needs of

the Church Perhaps review with children some of the beautiful prayers dedicated to Mary

September 13 John Chrysostom 407 bishop of Constantinople (397) one of the four great doctors of the

Eastern Church outstanding preacher and thus surnamed ldquogolden mouthedrdquo patron of preachers

and of Istanbul

September 14 The Exaltation of the Holy Cross - An identity symbol for Christians a victory symbol our hope of

glory using procession veneration and singing Signing oneself with the sign of the cross and saying

ldquoIn the name of the Father who created us and the Son who redeemed us and the Holy Spirit ndash who

sanctifies usrdquo also provides a lesson on the Holy Trinity ldquoJust as Moses lifted up the serpent so must

the Son of Man be lifted uprdquo ldquoGod highly exalted himrdquo and made him Lord

September 15 Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows ndashBy the 14th c the sorrows of Mary numbered seven the

presentation of Jesus in the temple the flight into Egypt Jesus being lost in Jerusalem the

meeting of Mary and Jesus on the way to Calvary Mary at the foot of the cross (crucifixion) the

taking down of Jesus from the cross and his burial Emphasize Maryrsquos participation in the work

of redemption

September 16 Saints Cornelius and Cyprian bishops martyrs Cornelius 253 in exile opposed Novatian and

the rigorists in the lapsi controversy Cyprian decapitated 14 Sept 258 under Valerian ally of

Cornelius bishop of Carthage first African bishop to be martyred patron of North Africa and of

Algeria

September 17 Robert Bellarmine 1621 bishop doctor brilliant Jesuit scholar preacher writer and

systematic apologist of the Counter Reformation patron of catechists and catechumens

September 18 Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time Catechetical Sunday in the United States

September 19 Januarius c 305 bishop martyr According to legend thrown to bears during the reign of

Diocletian his blood has liquefied on this and other days each year patron of Naples

September 20 Andrew Kim Taegon priest martyr Andrew was ordained Korearsquos first native priest In Korea

between 1839 and 1867 103 martyrs gave their lives for the faith

September 21 Saint Matthew Apostle and Evangelist ndashc 85 His gospel draws upon the Aramaic traditions

associated with his name and was intended for a largely Jewish-Christian tradition Preached in Judea

and Ethiopia where he was martyred symbolized by the winged human being (cfEzekiel) Use the

introductory notes and the gospel display the Book of Gospels in a prayer space

SEPTEMBER ROMAN CALENDAR NOTES (Continued)

September 23 Saints Pius of Pietreclina priest ldquoPadre Piordquo was born in 1887 in a small Italian village A

Capuchin priest who received the stigmata much sought after as a spiritual advisor confessor

and intercessor He died 23 September 1968 at age 81

September 25 Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

September 26 Cosmos martyr and Damian martyr c 300 brother physicians known for their gratuitous

care of the sick patrons of physicians surgeons druggists barbers and the blind

September 27 Memorial of Vincent de Paul ndash 1600 in Paris renewed the clergy and defended

the poor and the abandoned founded Vincentians patron of charities hospitals

and prisoners Emphasize our responsibility to work with the poor Ask a social

justice committee member to speak and join their efforts of collecting food etc

September 28 Saint Wenceslaus Martyr Saint Lawrence Ruiz and Companions Martyrs

each and our belief in angels as messengers of God These biblical messengers signify

Godrsquos transcendence and loving care

September 29 Saints Michael Gabriel and Raphael - These biblical messengers signify Godrsquos transcendence and

loving care Michael (meaning ldquoWho is like Godrdquo) Gabriel (ldquoGodrsquos strengthrdquo) and Raphael (ldquoGodrsquos

Remedyrdquo) Michael patron of security forces and of the sick Gabriel of telecommunications and the

postal service Raphael of travelers and the blind This would be a great opportunity to pray and

memorize the Prayer To St Michael

September 30 Saint Jerome priest doctor of the Church 420 at Bethlehem devoted monk and ascetic wrote

numerous commentaries on and authored Latin (ldquoVulgaterdquo) translation of the Bible one of the

four great doctors of the Latin Church patron of scripture scholars

October 1 - St Theresa of the Child Jesus ndash the ldquoLittle Flowerrdquondash Virgin doctor

October 2 ndash Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time

The Holy Guardian Angels

October 4 ndash St Francis of Assisi 1226 Noted for his charismatic personality deep

compassion for all and love for Godrsquos creation renounced wealth to

follow ldquoLady Povertyrdquo deacon founded the Franciscan family

which is made up today of Friarrsquos Minor Capuchins religious etc

Wersquore back

As of July 18th the Media Center was open as usual following my surgery on May 24th Thank you for your prayers and

best wishes All is going well We look forward to serving you in your ministry of teaching Christrsquos ldquolittle onesrdquo

September 18 2016

CATECHETICAL SUNDAY 2016

Prayer The Faith Prayed

This year the Church will celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 18 2016 and will focus on the theme

Prayer The Faith Prayed Those who the Community has designated to serve as catechists will be called forth to

be commissioned for their ministry Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each

person plays by virtue of Baptism in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel Catechetical Sunday is

an opportunity for all to rededicate themselves to this mission as a community of faith

Congratulations to all our religion teachers and catechists who give of themselves to spread the

ldquoGood Newsrdquo The Religious Education Media Center is here to serve you May God continue to

bless you in this important ministry

Dcn Larry Sitzman Director

Tele 712-233-7529

E-mail larrysscdioceseorg

Online Catalog httpmediacenterscdioceseorg

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE OF MERCY

DECEMBER 8 2015 ndash NOVEMBER 20 2016

NEW Divine Mercy DVD

LUKE THE GOSPEL OF MERCY (Includes DV 62323 to DV 62325)

Catholic Scripture Study International 2016 A

Luke The Gospel of Mercy is an 18 session program presented by Paul Thigpen PHD

and Jeffrey Kirby STD as they explore the Gospel of Luke as never before Come

immerse yourself in the parable of Mercy found in Luke to uncover Godrsquos Mercy in

his own words and to see how His Mercy is still active in the world today Each lesson

includes a powerful teaching video with comprehensive written commentary and a life

application video for each of its 18 sessions This program includes 1 set of 3 DVDs 1

Leader Guide and 1 Home Study Guide and a few invitation cards Disc 1 includes

Session 1 An Introduction to Luke Session 2 Annunciation and Visitation Session 3

Birth and Childhood Session 4 Baptism and Start of Ministry Session 5 Mission of

Mercy and Session 6 Call of the Apostles Disc 2 includes Session 7 The Sinful

Woman Session 8 Child Rise Session 9 The Good Samaritan Session 10 The Rich Fool

Session 11 The Cure on the Sabbath and Session 12 The Prodigal Son Disc 3 includes

Session 13 Lazarus and the Rich Man Session 14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Session

15 Zacchaeus Session 16 The New Covenant Session 17 The Good Thief and Session 18

The Road to Emmaus Additional Home Study Guides are available through St Benedict Press at

1-800-437-5876 or httpswwwtanbookscomindexphpluke-the-gosel-of-mercyhtml

NOTE This new program on the Gospel of Mercy should be available around

September 1 2016

Christian Family Caregivers - Exploring the Works of Mercy of Family and Community - DV 61929 - JH-A The traditional teaching of the Corporal and Spirituals Works of Mercy is applied to the challenges

of family and community living Seeing the role of caregiver as a work of the Gospel helps to put in

perspective those acts of kindness and love that characterize our daily efforts to ease the suffering

and bring hope to those in need both at home and in the community 23 minutes

MORE DVDs FOR DIVINE MERCY

DOORS OF MERCY EXPLORING GODrsquoS COVENANT WITH YOU (Includes DV 62281 to

DV 62284 Saint Benedict Press 2016 A This 8-week program journeys through salvation history from Godrsquos

merciful promises to Adam Noah Abraham Moses and David to the

prophetsrsquo call to renewal to the fulfillment of Godrsquos promises to Christ

Each 90 minute session includes Welcome amp Opening Prayer Prior

Lesson Recap Video Lesson with host Fr Jeffry Kirby Small Group

Discussion 5 minute break Life Application Video How Then Shall

We Live Living It out Godrsquos Plan of Mercy Closing Prayer amp

Dismissal Explore how God makes his mercy present to you in ordinary - and extraordinary - ways

Learn about the six great Covenants of the Bible Understand how the Sacraments are ldquoDoors of

Mercyrdquo - and how to make them effective in your life Explore the revelations of St Faustina and the

Divine Mercy devotion This program hosted by Fr Jeffry Kirby STL and special guests includes a

4 disc set of DVDs one Leader Guide and one Study Guide Additional Study Guides are available

through Saint Benedict Press at 1-800-437-5876 or MercyStudycom Each lesson is about 90

minutes Themes Saint Benedict Press Materials Mercy Covenant

Divine Mercy Chaplet For Kids The - DV 61931 - I-JH Today more than ever before our kids are bombarded by an endless array of frivolous distractions

distractions which often blunt their senses of the spiritual They need the anchor of Jesus Mercy to

hold them fast With this in mind this animated program features St Faustina teaching her young

friends Kristen Enrique and others about the Divine Mercy Devotion and how to pray the Divine

Mercy Chaplet Covering such topics as the origins of the Divine Mercy Image the importance of the

Sacrament of Confession and much more it is a great tool for introducing your children to Gods

infinite mercy 156 minutes This audio is in English and Spanish versions 20 minutes

Divine Mercy No Escape - The Life of Saint Maria Faustina - DV 61482 - JH-A This is the moving story of St Faustina a young Polish nun chosen by God to share His message of

mercy with the whole world Filmed in Poland the Vatican Germany and the United States it stars

Melanie Metcalf as Faustina and is narrated by a screen legend Helen Hayes It captures the

tenderness and zeal of Faustinas heart toward her mission from Jesus and reveals the story of Divine

Mercy unfolding today 47 minutes

Last Appeal The Life of Sister Faustina - The Apostle of Divine Mercy The - DV 61611 - JH-A Sister Faustina was canonized by Pope John Paul II on April 30 2000 Here is the story of a peasant

girl chosen to bring the message of Mercy to mankind in preparation for the Last Day - The Day of

Judgment The drama unfolds through the revelations and visions of God to Helen Kowalski The

0s12tory of Helen vividly brings to light the struggles she went through in the process of delivering

the message through the humble life of a nun in a convent in Poland at the beginning of the 20th

century 35 minutes

Divine Mercy Materials Continued

PROPHETS MESSENGERS OF GODrsquoS MERCY THE DV 62154 to DV 62158) Ascension Press 2014 A

The Prophets Messengers of Godrsquos Mercy includes ten 30-minute sessions on five DVD discs

Thomas Smith provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on the prophets These videos are

designed to follow the lessons in The Prophets Study Set which contains the reading assignments

questions and responses for the study If we consider that God is the Divine Bridegroom and the

Church is his Bride then the prophets can be seen as ldquospiritual marriage counselorsrdquo They afflict

they afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted calling us to return to our covenant relationship

with God They urge us to repentance warn us of the dangers of sin and announce the blessings of

the faithfulness Their prophetic words speak to us even today as

they draw us closer to our heavenly Bridegroom

Disc 1 includes Session 1 Introduction to the Prophets (31 minutes) and Session 2

Hosea Living Godrsquos Love Story (37 minutes)

Disc 2 includes Session 3 Jonah Godrsquos Reluctant Messenger (34 minutes) and

Session 4 Isaiah Part 1 Prophet of Woe (35 minutes)

Disc 3 includes Session 5 Isaiah Part 2 Prophet of Consolation 35 minutes) and

Session 6 Jeremiah The Broken Hearted Prophet (40 minutes)

Disc 4 includes Session 7 Ezekiel Godrsquos Watchman on the Wall (31 minutes) and

Session 8 Daniel Faithful to the End (33 minutes)

Disc 5 includes Session 9 Haggai and Malachi Messengers of Hope (35 minutes)

and Session 10 New Testament and Modern Prophets Messengers of the

New Covenant (39 minutes)

Each session in this program includes one set of five DVD Discs and one Study Set with Questions

and Responses for Sessions 2 through 5 Each session in The Prophets includes four steps to help you

understand the material and take it to heart It is important that the steps be followed in order as each

steps builds upon the previous one 1) Home Preparation involves reading Scripture and answering a

series of questions which takes about 1 hour 2) Small group discussion of the Study set Questions is

guided each week by trained facilitators who can use the Responses to help facilitate the discussion

and is about 40 minutes 3) The Video Presentation ldquocrownsrdquo each session providing a deeper

explanation of the topic particularly as it applies to everyday life (30 minutes) 4) Review of

Response included in the Study Set are detailed responses to the questions for you to review before

moving on to the next session and to keep for later reference Discover who the prophets were what

their message was and why they are important See how God is constantly calling you to a deeper

relationship with him Understand how the central message of the prophets is one of love

proclaiming the mercy of God for his children Finally discover the ways you are called to be the

voice of God to others and much more This Prophets Bible study program includes one set of five

DVDs one Study Set and one Bible Timeline The Story of Salvation Additional Study Sets may be

purchased through Ascension Press at wwwascensionPresscom or at 1-800-376-0520

68 minutes Themes Ascension Press Materials Prophets Adult Bible Study

Divine Mercy Materials Continued

PROPHETS MESSENGERS OF GODrsquoS MERCY THE DV 62154 to DV 62158) Ascension Press 2014 A

The Prophets Messengers of Godrsquos Mercy includes ten 30-minute sessions on five DVD discs

Thomas Smith provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on the prophets These videos are

designed to follow the lessons in The Prophets Study Set which contains the reading assignments

questions and responses for the study If we consider that God is the Divine Bridegroom and the

Church is his Bride then the prophets can be seen as ldquospiritual marriage counselorsrdquo They afflict

they afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted calling us to return to our covenant relationship

with God They urge us to repentance warn us of the dangers of sin and announce the blessings of

the faithfulness Their prophetic words speak to us even today as

they draw us closer to our heavenly Bridegroom

Disc 1 includes Session 1 Introduction to the Prophets (31 minutes) and Session 2

Hosea Living Godrsquos Love Story (37 minutes)

Disc 2 includes Session 3 Jonah Godrsquos Reluctant Messenger (34 minutes) and

Session 4 Isaiah Part 1 Prophet of Woe (35 minutes)

Disc 3 includes Session 5 Isaiah Part 2 Prophet of Consolation 35 minutes) and

Session 6 Jeremiah The Broken Hearted Prophet (40 minutes)

Disc 4 includes Session 7 Ezekiel Godrsquos Watchman on the Wall (31 minutes) and

Session 8 Daniel Faithful to the End (33 minutes)

Disc 5 includes Session 9 Haggai and Malachi Messengers of Hope (35 minutes)

and Session 10 New Testament and Modern Prophets Messengers of the

New Covenant (39 minutes)

Each session in this program includes one set of five DVD Discs and one Study Set with Questions

and Responses for Sessions 2 through 5 Each session in The Prophets includes four steps to help you

understand the material and take it to heart It is important that the steps be followed in order as each

steps builds upon the previous one 1) Home Preparation involves reading Scripture and answering a

series of questions which takes about 1 hour 2) Small group discussion of the Study set Questions is

guided each week by trained facilitators who can use the Responses to help facilitate the discussion

and is about 40 minutes 3) The Video Presentation ldquocrownsrdquo each session providing a deeper

explanation of the topic particularly as it applies to everyday life (30 minutes) 4) Review of

Response included in the Study Set are detailed responses to the questions for you to review before

moving on to the next session and to keep for later reference Discover who the prophets were what

their message was and why they are important See how God is constantly calling you to a deeper

relationship with him Understand how the central message of the prophets is one of love

proclaiming the mercy of God for his children Finally discover the ways you are called to be the

voice of God to others and much more This Prophets Bible study program includes one set of five

DVDs one Study Set and one Bible Timeline The Story of Salvation Additional Study Sets may be

purchased through Ascension Press at wwwascensionPresscom or at 1-800-376-0520

68 minutes Themes Ascension Press Materials Prophets Adult Bible Study

Divine Mercy Materials Continued

RESPONDING TO GOD PERSON TO PERSON - DV 62242 - A A powerful talk by Vinny Flynn is based on the best -selling book Vinnyrsquos down-to-earth style

and powerful teachings on the Sacraments Divine Mercy and the Fatherrsquos love will inspire and

revitalize the faith of parishioners Three sessions are 1) Godrsquos Plan 2) Confession and 3)

Eucharist Topics include Why we were created Godrsquos loving plan for each of us Healing

through Confession The transforming power of the Eucharist and How to become holy no

matter what your vocation Experience regeneration that will draw you into a personal

relationship that will change your life

Divine Mercy Printed Resources

7 SECRETS OF DIVINE MERCY - PR 381472 In 2000 Pope John Paul II canonized the great 20th century visionary of Divine Mercy Sister

Faustina Kowalska and proclaimed the Sunday after Easter to be celebrated annually as Divine

Mercy Sunday In 2006 Pope Benedict stressed that ldquoDivine Mercy is not a secondary

devotion but an integral dimension of Christian faith and prayerrdquo Now Pope Francis has

proclaimed an extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy which will begin on December 8 2015

These three popes have made it very clear that Divine Mercy is a major part of the Christian

faith and now this powerful new book reveals why Author Vinny Flynn shows how Divine

Mercy is not just another worthy ldquoprivate devotionrdquo it is the key devotion the umbrella

devotion over everything else 200 pages

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD OF MERCY A SPIRITUAL GUIDE FOR THE

EXTRAORDINARY JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY - PR 3381572

Paulist Press 2015 A Specifically designed to guide readers through the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of

Mercy this book is a collection of short inspirational excerpts mostly from pope

Francis on the theme of mercy As companion and comfort for the pilgrimage to cross

the Threshold of Mercy it imparts inspiration from the words of Sacred Scripture the

thoughts of Pope Francis and the words of those who inspire him 181 Pages

MAGNIFICAT YEAR OF MERCY COMPANION - PR 3381672 Ignatius Press 2015 A The essential guide for living the Year of Mercy is by Fr Peter John Cameron OP Each day of the

week a different way to experience 1) Poetry that helps you contemplate the miracle of mercy 2)

Meditations from saints and spiritual masters who share their profound insights into this divine gift

3) Profiles of saints whose lives exemplify extraordinary witness to mercy 4) Catechesis on this

powerful virtue and much more 448 pages

Divine Mercy Printed Resources

MERCYrsquoS GAZE 100 READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE amp DIARY OF St Faustina -

PR 381772 Ignatius Press 2015 A Vinny Flynn has selected parallel passages from scripture and the Diary of St Faustina that

develop key mercy themes and encourage you to gaze on Jesus This rich spiritual fare for 100

days of prayer and reflection 170 pages

WE HAVE FOUND MERCY THE MYSTERY OF GODrsquoS MERCIFUL LOVE

- PR 3381872 Ignatius Press 2015 A The message of Divine Mercy as communicated through Sister Faustina is both a starting point and a

recurring theme for Cardinal Christoph Schonbornrsquos discussion of Godrsquos merciful love He raises

important questions such as ldquoWhat is the relationship between mercy and justicerdquo 156 pages

CROSSING THE THRESHOLD OF MERCY - PR 3381872

Paulist Press 2015 A Specifically designed to guide readers through the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy this book is

a collection of short inspirational excerpts mostly from pope Francis on the theme of mercy As

companion and comfort for the pilgrimage to cross the Threshold of Mercy it imparts inspiration

from the words of Sacred Scripture the thoughts of Pope Francis and the words of those who inspire

him 181 pages

NEW DVD PROGRAMS

DIVINE MERCY IN THE SECOND GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD (Includes DV

2286 to DV 2290)

Ignatius Press 2016 A

This program is a dramatic 10-session film journey featuring the renowned speaker and author

Father Michael Gaitley With skill and lucidity Father Gaitley weaves a tapestry and beauty with

the threads of the dramatic history of Poland the transformative message of St Faustina the

miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima the witness of Maximillian Kolbe and the world-

changing papacy of St John Paul II This program includes a set of 5 DVDs holding 10 sessions

and an exclusive Guidebook with practical advice to create and maintain a transformative group

experience

Disc 1 includes Episode 1 Godrsquos School of Trust Episode 2 Behold This Heart

Disc 2 includes Episode 3 The Suffering Servant Episode 4 Faustina and the Spread of

Divine Mercy Disc 3 includes Episode 5 Proclaim This Message Episode 6 Fatima

Disc 4 includes Episode 7 The Secret of Divine Mercy 8 Godrsquos Master Plan

Disc 5 includes Episode 9 Maryrsquos Knight Episode 10 The Final Question

The weekly group meeting includes five steps lasting about 90 minutes 1) Opening prayer 2)

Introduction 3) Video 4) Small-Group Discussion of 45 minutes and 5) Conclusion and

Closing Prayer This program includes a set of 5 DVDs and 1 Guidebook Additional

Guidebooks are available through wwwignatiuscom or 1-800-651-1531

NEW DVD PROGRAMS

LECTIO PRAYER FINDING INTIMACY WITH GOD - DISC 1 OF 3 (Includes DV

2291 to DV 2293)

Ignatius press 2016 A

Disc 1 includes Session 1 Prayer An Intimate Dialogue Prayer is one of the most basic

elements of a life of faith but isnrsquot always easy to do Though wersquore taught that prayer is a

ldquoconversationrdquo we often feel as if it is completely one-sided In this first session Dr Tim Gray

shows how the solution to the problem of prayer can be found in the Scriptures (29 minutes)

Session 2 Guigorsquos Ladder A Way Of Ascent Prayer may not always be easy but sometimes

we make it more difficult than it needs to be In this session Dr Gray demonstrates how like

climbing the rungs on a ladder following a simple order of prayer carries us form the cares of

this world to intimate conversation with God (29 minutes) Disc 2 includes Session 3 Lectio amp Meditation Climbing The First Rung In reading and

meditating on Sacred Scripture we begin to ascend the ladder of lectio divina as we open our

hearts and minds to hear and understand Godrsquos word to us (30 minutes) Session 4 Oratio

Conversation With God Using the example of St Augustine the Lordrsquos Prayer and the

Psalms Dr Tim Gray teaches us how to deepen our daily dialogue with God and enjoy the fruits

of an intimate conversation with our Lord (31 minutes)

Disc 3 includes Session 5 Contemplation The Gaze Of Love The desire of the Christian

heart is to see God In Contemplation Dr Tim Gray shows us how to rest at the pinnacle of the

ladder of prayer gazing upon God in love Session 6 Resolutio Putting Love Into Action

Prayer that does not lead to action is empty Dr Gray demonstrates how at the end of lectio

divina we take the step

What better way to discover Godrsquos Mercy than through prayer Dr Tim Gray masterfully uses

the Churchrsquos tradition of lectio divina to show how the simple steps for making prayer a

conversation of love and intimacy with God Essential and accessible this new Lectio series is

ideal for personal faith formation and small group study Prayer Finding Intimacy with God

captures in six session the secret to opening our hearts and minds to Scripture to hear from God

to respond in conversation and to bask in His presence Each Lectio session includes 1)

Opening Prayer 2) Introduction 3) Questions 4) Video 5) Discuss Questions 6) Memory

Verse 7) Closing Prayer and 8) For Further Reading This program includes a 3 DVD disc set 1

Leader Resource Guide and 1 Study Guide Additional Study Guides are available through

wwwignatiuscom or 1-800-651-1531 Themes Prayer Lectio Divina Adult Faith Formation

NEW DVDs

FOLLOW ME MEETING JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN-Includes DV 62307 to DV

62310)

Ascension Press 2016 A

Disc 1 of this 4-disc program by Edward Sri on the Gospel of John

includes Introduction About Follow Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of

John (218 minutes) Session One (3212 minutes)rdquoIn the

Beginningrdquo Jesus at the Center (John 11-18) and Session Two

(3346 minutes) ldquoCome and Seerdquo Becoming Disciples (John 119-

225) Disc 2 of this 4-disc program by Edward Sri on the Gospel of

John includes Session Three (3157 minutes) At the Well Our

Deepest Thirst (John 31 -442) and Session Four (3427) ldquoBelieve

in Merdquo Trust and Surrender (John 443-671) Disc 3 of this 4-disc

program by Edward Sri on the Gospel of John includes Session Five

(3300 minutes) Encountering Mercy (John 7-9) and Session Six

(3252) The Law of Self-Giving (John 10-12) Disc 4 of this 4-disc

program by Edward Sri on the Gospel of John includes Session Seven (2956 minutes) he New

Commandment and Life in the Spirit (John 13-17) and Session Eight (3530) ldquoIt Is Finishedrdquo A

Dying and Rising Love (John 18-21) Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him

or doing what he asks of us Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer - he wants you to be

his disciple and friend Follow Me Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John is your guide to a

personal encounter with Christ As the Good Shepherd Jesus seeks after us He comes to meet us

and beckons us to follow him He calls us to be his disciples to trust him to open ourselves to

his merciful love and to love others as he has loved us Follow Me invites you to experience the

joy of a renewed frinedship with Christ This program includes eight videos on 4 DVDs one

Workbook and one Leaderrsquos Guide which contains the session overviews talk notes discussion

questions and Leadersrsquo responses needed for the study Additional Follow Me Workbooks can

be obtained from Ascension Press at 1-800-376-0520 or AscensionPresscom

Themes Ascension Press Materials Bible Study

KIDS AND PRAYER - DV 62319

Paraclete Press 2015 P-I

Introduce your kids ages 6-11 your classroom to Prayer with this lively new

video presentation in four sessions (7-10 minutes each) each asking a basic

question These four segments include explanations from Br Mickey

interviews with kids onscreen storyboard Bible teaching featuring Br

Mickeyrsquos illustrations and ldquoon the roadrdquo field trips to look at each question

from a different angle Your class will enjoy paying attention to this engaging

instruction A resource booklet is included

Themes Prayer

COMING SOON FROM BISHOP BARRON

and more

NEW DVDS FOR THE MEDIA CENTER

VCAT VOLUME 1 - CREED 13 AMAZING SHORT FILMS DV 62323

Catholic Word 2015 JH-A

Focusing on the main teachings about the Creed from the Catechism this fantastic DVD contains

the following 13 short films - great for youth ministry religious education and Catholic school

programs and classrooms In order to effectively reach this generation with the richness and

beauty of our Catholic faith it must be done in new and relevant ways Teens watch a staggering

amount of media content each day Why not reach out to them through this channel that

resonates with them and speaks their language The VCAT Video Catechism does this through

creative short films and videos that use cultural analogies creativity humor and always try to

answer the question Why should a teenager care about this At the heart of each video is a

point (or points) articulated by the Catechism of the Catholic Church This fantastic DVD

contains the following 13 short films - great for youth ministry religious education and Catholic

school programs and classrooms 1) The Creed - Is there a difference between believing there is

a God and believing in God (3 minutes) - English amp Spanish subtitled versions 2) The Pursuit

- I fled him down the nights and down the days I fled him down the arches of the years I fled

him down the labyrinthine ways of my own mind and in the midst of tears I hid from him(5

minutes) 3) 38 Hours - After an earthquake leveled his sons school building a father digs

through the rubble for 38 straight hours clinging to the hope that his boy is still alive (5

minutes) 4) Creation - What are the chances of life on earth to have just happened What are

the chances of the universe to be in perfect balance to allow life to exist (3 minutes) 5) Joy

Story - In the hands of young Aaron the nativity figurines are transformed into 1st century

action figures After Aarons mother gently guides him away from that activity the story of Jesus

comes to life in the manger and an unusual participant in the scene learns about the important

role Mary played in the salvation of the world (6 minutes) 6) And Became Man - Bishop

Michael J Bransfield and teens of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston reflect on the Incarnation

of Jesus Christ (6 minutes) 7) That 1 Day - Jesus Christs ONE DAY on the cross made our

ETERNITY in heaven possible (3 minutes) 8) Wheres the Body - Sempronis and Alexander

the Roman soldiers assigned to guard Jesus tomb have a problem The body is gone What do

they tell Pilate (5 minutes) - English amp Spanish subtitled versions 9) Youre Dead Now What

- Heaven Hell Purgatory Particular Judgment Final Judgment What happens when we die (3

minutes) 10) Chris Padgett on Fire with The Holy Spirit - Through his outrageous humor

incomparable intellect and stunning good looks Chris Padgett shares some theological and

practical insights about the mysterious third person of the Holy Trinity (4 minutes) 11) This is

My Church - Meet the Savilla family For generations Holy Trinity Church in Nitro West

Virginia has been their home This charming community like thousands of others around the

world is a very important part of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church (2 minutes) 12)

Pray for Me - Josh uses some pretty typical excuses to reject his cousin Emmas attempts to

draw him back to Christ But does he really believe those excuses (6 minutes) 13) Forgiveness

of Sins - Father Joseph Espaillat says what were all thinking about the hold of sin in our lives

He doesnt stop there however This film declares the truth that there is forgiveness of sin for the

praise of Gods glory (4 minutes) Themes VCAT (video catechism) Series for Teens Outside

Da Box Productions VCAT Volume 1 -Creed series

NEW DVDS FOR THE MEDIA CENTER

VCAT VOLUME 2 - SACRAMENTS 12 AMAZING SHORT FILMS DV 62324

Catholic Word 2015 JH-A

The latest release from Outside da Box This fantastic DVD contains the following 12

short films - great for youth ministry religious education and Catholic school programs

and classrooms In order to effectively reach this generation with the richness and

beauty of our Catholic faith it must be done in new and relevant ways Teens watch a

staggering amount of media content each day Why not reach out to them through this

channel that resonates with them and speaks their language The VCAT Video

Catechism does this through creative short films and videos that use cultural analogies

creativity humor and always try to answer the question Why should a teenager care

about this At the heart of each video is a point (or points) articulated by the

Catechism of the Catholic Church This fantastic DVD contains the following 12 short films -

great for youth ministry religious education and Catholic school programs and classrooms 1)

The Seven Sacraments - This short film offers a brief overview of the seven Sacraments of the

Catholic Church and the purpose each serves (3 minutes) 2) On the Road to Emmaus - A

special visitor joins Will at Mass on Sunday and suddenly the Mass will never be the same (8

minutes) 3) Initiation - Watch as a story-telling grandpa with an over-active imagination tries to

explain the Sacraments to his grandkids Yoursquove never heard it quite like this before (4 minutes)

4) Holy Water - When a ldquovoice from aboverdquo asks a teen why he blesses himself with holy water

as he enters the chapel at his parish he responds ldquoIsnrsquot that what you are supposed to do when

you enter a churchrdquo The ldquovoicerdquo then takes him on a journey into his past and future to see

exactly what this water means (4 minutes) 5) We Adore - ldquoWhat sublime humility and humble

sublimeness that the Lord of the Universe the Divine Son of God should stoop as to hide

Himself under the appearance of bread for our salvationrdquo ~ St Francis of Assisi (3 minutes) 6)

Its NOT Graduation - The general conception that Confirmation is ldquograduationrdquo is challenged

in this film using some interesting comparisons (3 minutes) 7) How do I go to Confession

- Whether this is a refresher or an introduction this film creatively walks through the Sacrament

of Reconciliation in a way that will stick with you (4 minutes) 8) Suffering and Glorified

- Meet Caroline and Jack two kids who have battled illness and received strength through the

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick (6 minutes) 9) Get Up and Walk - In this contemporary

re-enactment of Mark 21-12 we see the need for us to bring each other to Christ for forgiveness

and healing (8 minutes) 10) The Game of Life - Four friends enjoy some time together over a

board game and learn something in the process (4 minutes) 11) Chris Padgett Talks About

Marriage - Chris Padgett shares his thoughts about the Sacrament of Marriage and few jokes

too (6 minutes) 12) Call Waiting - Meet Will He likes God and he likes girls He thinks he

might be called to the priesthood but doesnrsquot know for sure (7 minutes) NOTE This set of

films is also available in our Online Resources as VCAT VOLUME 2 - SACRAMENTS - 1

through 12 under the same Themes as shown here Themes VCAT (video catechism)

Series for Teens Outside Da Box Productions VCAT Volume 2 -Sacraments series

NEW DVDS FOR THE MEDIA CENTER

VCAT VOLUME 3 - MORALITY 25 AMAZING SHORT FILMS DV 62325

Catholic Word 2015 JH-A

This fantastic DVD contains 25 amazing short films from our VCAT Morality

series Films Included 1 Love God Love Each Other 2 Freedom 3 Truth

4 Dignity Matters 5 The Do-Over 6 No Other gods 7 The Beatitudes 8

Honor Your Father amp Mother 9 The Comfortable Couch 10 porbullnogbullrabullphy

(the guys) 11 porbullnogbullrabullphy (the girls) 12 Being Pro-Life 13 Covet 14

Telling the Truth 15 To Do It or Not To Do It 16 Word of Mouth 17

StealingTime 18 Judgmental Moose ndash Episode 1 SLOTH 19 Judgmental

Moose ndash Episode 2 PRIDE 20 Judgmental Moose ndash Episode 3

GLUTTONY 21 Judgmental Moose ndash Episode 4 GREED 22 Judgmental

Moose ndash Episode 5 ENVY 23 Judgmental Moose ndash Episode 6 WRATH 24

Judgmental Moose ndash Episode 7 LUST 25 Mercy is Greater NOTE This set

of films is also available in our Online Resources as VCAT VOLUME 3 -

MORALITY - 1 through 25 under the same Themes as shown here Themes VCAT (video

catechism) Series for Teens Outside Da Box Productions VCAT Volume 3 - Morality series

VCAT VOLUME 4 - PRAYER DV 62326 NOT READY UNTIL LATE SEPTEMBER

Catholic Word 2016 JH-A

OUTSIDE DA BOX AWARD WINNING FILMS DV 62327

Catholic Word 2015 JH-A

This DVD release from Outside da Box contains three award-winning films -

great for youth ministry religious education and Catholic school programs and

classrooms Palm Sunday Zombies Vs Jesus and Evidence This DVD release

from Outside da Box contains three award-winning films - great for youth

ministry religious education and Catholic school programs and classrooms 1)

Palm Sunday - Brothers Julio and Marvin become restless during the reading of

the Passion and begin slapping one another with their palms Their mother is not

amused After a brief scolding the two settle for a moment before they agree to a

bet who can shout crucify him the loudest Once arranged the younger of the

brothers gets overwhelmed by the experience (5 minutes) - English amp Spanish

subtitled versions [2012 Telly Award - Best Religious Short Film] 2) Zombies

Vs Jesus - A young man awakens on a Sunday morning to discover that his family has turned

into zombies In a panic he and a friend seek refuge in the one place they believe they will be

safe the towns Catholic church There they discover the truth about what they have encountered

(8 minutes) - English amp Spanish subtitled versions [2012 John Paul II International Film

Festival - Best Short Film] 3) Evidence - Jenny is on trial for being a Catholic The Prosecutor

thinks he has a pretty easy case until Jennys delinquent Defense Attorney finally shows-up and

presents a very compelling argument (7 minutes) - English amp Spanish subtitled versions [2013

Telly Award - Best Religious Short Film - Runner-Up] The DVD also contains behind-the-

scenes featurettes of Palm Sunday and Zombies vs Jesus Themes Outside da Box Productions

As we strive to keep up with modern technology the Religious Education Media Center is happy to announce that

Online Resources are now available through our online catalog On top of the Main page for the Media Center we

have added two new categories Online Resources and Online Resource Themes To locate an alphabetical list of

the 750 plus Online Resources just click on Online Resources tab at the top of our Media Page This simple click

will take you to Online Resource Results where you may again choose to see a list of OA OC OL OR OT OV

or All An alphabetical list of online resource titles will appear A single click on any title will bring forth the

details of that title For example Under OV - Number 2 title is Advent in Two Minutes Clicking on the title will

take you to ldquoMore Detailrdquo which provides a description a Media ID Type Length Grade List and URL By

double clicking on the URL number you will be taken to the proper link of this particular title On the top of the

Media Page is also an Online Resource Themes for locating items with specific themes such as Christmas Easter

Prayer etc

Please try these great resources I will also be adding dozens of new titles throughout the year I would appreciate

any new online resources that you would share with me via email Thank you

Our Online Resources library now offers these amazing short films from Catholic Word

VCAT VOLUME 1 - CREED VCAT VOLUME 2 - SACRAMENTS

VCAT VOLUME 3 - MORALITY VCAT VOLUME 4 - PRAYERS (in October)

Focusing on the main teachings about the Creed Sacraments Morality and Prayers from the Catechism this

fantastic series contains dozens of short films - great for youth ministry religious education and Catholic school

programs and classrooms In order to effectively reach this generation with the richness and beauty of our Catholic

faith it must be done in new and relevant ways The VCAT Video Catechism does this through creative short films

and videos that use cultural analogies creativity humor and always try to answer the question Why should a

teenager care about this At the heart of each video is a point (or points) articulated by the Catechism of the

Catholic Church NOTE These fantastic series are also available on DVDs in our Media Center library

Check out ldquoEncountering The Wordrdquo a weekly look at the Liturgy of the Word by Jeff Cavins

Check out Godrsquos Story series It is a history of Godrsquos love for mankind through Scripture

TO CREATE A SHORTCUT TO MEDIA CENTER WEB SITE

1) Go to Media Center web site at httpmediacenterscdioceseorg then right click on the web

site address and Click on Copy

2) Minimize to Desktop

3) Right click New then Shortcut

4) Right click under Type the location of the item to paste address then click on next

5) Under ldquoType a name for this shortrdquo type Media Center Web Site then click Finish

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION MEDIA CENTER CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

Pictures taken during July 1st luncheon at the Chancery to celebrate four decades of service to

the parishes and schools of the diocese Thank you for your kindness

Our Diocesan Religious Education Media Center celebrates 40 years of service to the Diocese of Sioux City on

June 1 Though its inception and planning began months before as the brain-child of Msgr James K Lafferty then

Supt of Education and supported by Bishop Lawrence Soens it was June 1 1976 that I began work as the media

director to officially begin a collection of audio visuals for primary through adults that would assist teachers and

catechists as teachers of Godrsquos word

Much of our first 16mm films and 35mm filmstrip arrived during the summer of 1976 from Msgr Mervin J Hood

of Alton and his collection of media then called Leprechaun Visuals that he shipped round the diocese The Media

Center formally opened in October of 1976 when the new building was completed for the Diocesan Chancery offices at

1821 Jackson St

So much has changed over the last four decades Films filmstrips slides and audio cassettes once so popular

morphed into video cassettes and DVDs and CDs Visiting resource people from around the country commented that

the center was ldquoone of the best in the countryrdquo DAA and support within the Chancery have made this possible So

much has changed over the last four decades and that also is true in our Diocesan Media Center In our effort to keep up

with the technology of today we now have On-line Resources available thanks to Dan Ryan current Diocesan Supt of

Education

I will end by saying ldquoThank yourdquo to all who have made this important ministry possible and those who have used

and continue to use the Media Center in their ministry of spreading the Good News of Jesus to the people of northwest

Iowa May God continue to bless our efforts

Peace

Deacon Larry Sitzman

Msgr Mervin J Hood