Video Recommendations
Gathered in My Name: An Introduction to the Spirituality of Family Life (V 883)
Real-life video clips of many families
explore the profound love that should be
at the center of every Christian family.
Ordinary family events—meals, conversations,
moments of intimacy and reconciliation—
are shown to be occasions of
God’s presence.
Holiness Family Style (V 1302)
Simple, heartwarming look at the extraordinary
sacredness of all the ordinary
tasks of parenting. Kathleen Chesto calls
on parents to recognize their role in
“making God visible” in the lives of their
children. Chesto uses stories to illustrate
how children play a primary role in
teaching their parents about God.
The Eggplant Lady (V 1328, D 5046)
Sixteen-year-old Jamie and her grandmother,
Rosa, come together to face a
situation neither of them likes, nor can
control. Discover the secret ingredient in
a special recipe. Experience tears and
laughter, faith and family. (Same as D
5046.)
About Brothers (D 5003)
Two stories that show the importance of
brotherhood, forgiveness and the triumph
of the human spirit:
- Freedom on the Water (20 Minutes)
A broken life and a damaged relationship
between brothers finds a new beginning
in this touching and inspiring story.
- The Wrong Brother (15 Minutes)
A story about Hector, the brother of
Orville and Wilbur Wright, and his desperate
attempt to prove his worth with an
invention of his own.
Book Recommendations
Family Rituals and Traditions (BK 5526)
Family Life Education
Rituals break up monotony, mark transitions
and milestones, give stability, help
express emotions, give a sense of identity
and belonging as family and give
meaning to our lives. Read a list of rituals
gleaned from many families.
Conversation Starters: Empowering Families to Connect Home to Church and Church to Home (BK 5527)
Pat Ennis and Peggy Dupee; Family Life Education
The topics in this book generally follow
the liturgical year and the secular and
seasonal calendars, but the topics may be
discussed in any order. The process is intended
as an exchange of ideas rather
than as a school lesson. The experience
can be used with all family members,
from the very young to the very old.
A Community of Love: Spirituality of Family Life (BK 5725)
Examines spiritual aspects of family life
such as rites of passage, making mealtime
sacred, the power and pressure of
parenthood, praying together, creating a
natural learning environment and the future
of the family.
Web Recommendation
www.masstimes.org
Find out what time Mass is celebrated
anywhere in the world that you might be
traveling.
To check out these materials or others,
phone Kathy Ward at 406-442-5820 or
email kward@diocesehelena.org. To see
more holdings, please visit
www.diocesehelena.org,
Select “Education” and then
“Resource Center.”
Published in The Montana Catholic Online, Volume 27, No. 5, May 20, 2011.
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