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Videos
VC 0099 Skateboard PIJSA[1]
cds[2] (Teleketics,
1985, 15 minutes)
This is the story of an
eight-year old girl and how she learns the consequences of what happens when
you do not obey the rules set by those you love.
VC 0119 Rediscovering the Sacraments: Part 5 JSA
cds (Tabor, 1985, 120 minutes)
This program by Marie and
Brennan Hill views the sacraments as an integrated whole but also shows each
sacrament as a special and unique experience. Part 5: Reconciliation is
subtitled “Celebrating Forgiveness.”
VC 0143 Sin, Guilt and Reconciliation SA
cs (ROA, 1984, 29 minutes)
The confusion over feelings
of guilt and real guilt has led to the notion that guilt feelings are merely
neurotic. Rejecting the validity of these feelings may result in further
rejection of any sense of sin. This program provides a forum for clarification
of the Church’s teaching.
VC 0178 Names of Sin IJSA
cds (Teleketics,
1978, 20 minutes)
A little girl is tempted by
her friends to throw a stone and break a window of a sick neighbor woman. For
the reward of a charm bracelet the little girl does it, but later, when she
finds out during the night that the old woman is dying, she believes she is the
cause. Rather than leave her daughter feeling guilty and rejected, the mother
helps her to understand that everyone, even adults, have to learn to deal with
guilt due to hateful actions.
VC 0194 The Stray PIJSA
cs (Telekenetics,
1972, 15 minutes)
In this story, based on the
parable of the lost sheep, 13 first-graders visit the zoo. One of the children
gets lost and is searched for by a gruff and weary bus driver. The reunion
makes for a grand celebration.
VC 0326 The Way Home SA
c (Telekenetics, 23 minutes)
This contemporary re-telling
of the Prodigal Son parable is done from the viewpoint of the son who remained
with the father. From it we hope to gain an awareness of the sacramental
character of reconciliation and achieve a deeper understanding of God’s love
for us.
VC 0433 Follow My Leader JSA
cds (Ames, 1988, 42 minutes)
16-year old Jimmy is blinded
when a firecracker, ignited by a friend, explodes. His life is unbearable until
he realizes the pain he has caused his family and those around him. He takes
steps to learn to cope. Eventually he is able to examine his bitterness and is
able to forgive Mike, the friend, as well as to regain his confidence and sense
of humor. A loving family and experiences at Guide Dog School are significant
in his “recovery.”
VC 0470.06 Forgive and Forget EP
cds (E-Films and Video, 1988, 30 minutes)
In this video Gerbert learns self-control with God’s help and also learns
to not place blame prematurely.
VC 0474 Understanding the Sacrament of I
Reconciliation For Children
c (Paulist
Press, 1988, 50 minutes
This is a three part
presentation designed to help children understand and celebrate the Sacrament
of Reconciliation. The three parts are: “God’s People are Good,”
“God’s People are Sorry” and a communal penance service with individual
reconciliation.
VC 0507 Pardon and Peace IJSA
cds (Teleketics,
1983, 11 minutes)
This is the story of a young
runaway who longs for the lights of home. He struggles with his “I’m sorry,”
and the anguish of “Will my father take me back?” This is the Prodigal Son
story in a contemporary setting.
VC 0586 Forgive and Forget EPI
cds (Teleketics,
1987, 15 minutes)
This is a lively story of a
kind king, a crooked crocodile and a mischievous monkey that takes a humorous
look at forgiving and forgetting.
cds (Sheed & Ward, 1988, 15 minutes)
Using a fast-paced
entertaining format of a feature news program, three children “reporters”
investigate God’s call to reconciliation and forgiveness. It includes a step by
step explanation of the ritual of reconciliation.
VC 0707 Lord of Mercy
A
cds (ROA/Brown, 1990, 20 minutes)
Beginning with the premise,
sacraments are meeting places with Jesus, signs of God’s compassion and love,
this program gives a brief look at the sacraments. It connects reconciliation
and forgiveness in our everyday life with sacramental forgiveness. A short
history of Penance is presented.
VC 0765 Reconciliation: Closing the Gap JSA
cds (Wm. C. Brown Publishers, 1991, 13
minutes)
Through role playing this video
helps adolescents make the connection between conflicts in their lives and the
sacrament of Penance. A brief history of how the sacrament has changed is also
presented.
VC 0769 Celebrating Forgiveness: Reconciliation A
cds (Twenty-Third publications, 1990, 17
minutes)
This video for
Reconciliation provides theological and scriptural background to help parents
reflect on their own understanding of the Sacrament of Penance as well as their
parental role in the preparation process.
VC 0851 What Changed Michael? I
cds (Twenty-Third publications, 1991,
8 minutes)
This program helps to create
and develop understanding of and appropriate attitudes toward conversion,
sacrament, and reconciliation. Michael’s fight with another student sets the
stage.
VC 0852 A Sacrament of Reconciliation Past and Present JSA
cds (Twenty-Third publications, 1990, 39
minutes)
In this video Kathy Chesto offers an engaging presentation, in clear language,
of the history, ritual and theology of the sacrament of reconciliation over the
course of its presence in Christianity.
VC 0904.03 Growing Pains A
cds (Franciscan
Communications, 1992, 40 minutes)
Session Three offers you
gentle forgiveness for life’s imperfections. Do you believe on some level that
God would love you more if you were perfect?
VC 0974 Forgiving One Another (Quigley’s Village) EP
cds (American Portrait Films, 1989, 30
minutes)
Trundle decides he is big
enough to take care of himself and goes off to the
VC 1005 Climb a
c (Gospel Films, 45 minutes)
This spiritually uplifting
film, photographed entirely in the Swiss Alps, has a message of love and
forgiveness. It is a heart-warming story of three children and a wood-carver
based on the truth that is the master carver who wants to shape and mold us by
smoothing our rough edges. God can only do this if we invite Jesus into our
hearts.
VC 1041 Ricky’s First Reconciliation PIA
cds (Liguori
Publications, 1992, 15 minutes)
In this live-action video
there is a follow through of the process as Ricky prepares to celebrate his
first Reconciliation. It presents an inclusive approach to the Sacrament
preparation that will help both children and adults understand the theology and
rite of the Sacrament.
VC 1120.02 God’s Family, Sin, Sacrament of Reconciliation I
cds (Ikonographics,
1993, 15 minutes)
As members of the church, we
help one another live in peace, love and friendship and continue God’s works of
forgiveness and reconciliation. Everyday events, scripture and the ritual
actions of the church are used to help students understand the need for
forgiveness.
VC 1139 This Side of
cd (Paulist
Press, 1994, 25 minutes)
Adam and Eve (Walter Matthau and Carol Burnett) guilt stricken over
VC 1213.09 Reconciliation SA
cds (Corpus Video, 1994,
25 minutes)
Fr. Himes explains that this
concept is more about the compassionate love of God than is about our sin.
VC 1239 What Catholics Believe About Reconciliation SA
cds (Liguori Publications, 1994, 25 minutes)
Fr. Michael Tueth discusses forgiveness, the reasons for the sacrament,
and the part the priest plays in the celebration. He also addresses some
misconceptions which have plagued Catholics and gets to the heart of the joy in
celebrating reconciliation.
VC 1296.04 Reconciliation: Sacrament of Forgiving I
cds (Ikonographics,
20 minutes)
Letting go of the heaviness
of our own failures is essential for growth in faith. The sacrament of
reconciliation reminds us that letting go of sin is a daily task. Challenging
young people to remember Jesus’ love and serve others, this video uses the
actions of daily living, Jesus’ life and the ritual actions of the believing
community to call us to grow in Christ.
VC 1341 How to Prepare Your Child for Reconciliation A
cds (Ikonographics,
18 minutes)
Gaynell Cronin reflects on the meaning of Reconciliation.
She speaks to the value of reflecting on our life and the role sin plays in it.
She offers some practical ways parents can prepare their children for the
Sacrament of Reconciliation.
VC 1397.02 God Wants Me To Forgive Them?!? EP
cds (Oblate Media, 1994, 30 minutes)
The Grapes of Wrath is a
story of cranky grapes making fun of Jr. Asparagus and how Jr. comes to forgive
them. All learn the meaning of forgiving seventy times seven. Larry’s Lagoon
tells the story of a three-hour boat tour that ends in a crash on an uncharted
tropical island. Can the passengers and Skipper Bob forgive Larry, the absent
minded first mate for his mistake? They all discover the real reasons God wants
us to forgive.
VC 1411.02 Confessing and Healing PA
cds (Ikonographics,
15 minutes)
This video speaks of the
need to admit our wrongs and to ask forgiveness when we have hurt others. It
directs the children toward celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
VC 1411.03 The Parent Video PA
cds (Ikonographics,
15 minutes)
The parents are taken on a
trip through the children’s videos and they see the kind of instruction their
children have received. It gives good tips on how parents can help their children
as they prepare for receiving the sacrament.
VC 1532 Sacraments of Healing JS
cds (Ikonographics,
14 minutes)
Students are challenged to
re-image their understanding of reconciliation and anointing of the sick.
Letting go of the heaviness of our own failures and reaching out for those in
need of healing, especially the elderly and sick, is a powerful aspect of our
Christian faith. Jesus’ life and ritual actions are used to help in the
explanation.
VC 1594.03 Let Those With Light, Hope! A
cds (Liguori,
1997, 56 minutes)
The theme for this program
is our exodus from the darkness, sin, and death of this world to the light,
grace, and life of God’s kingdom. The symbol is the Easter Candle. Our response
is to seek forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing.
VC 1662 The God Who Reconciles SA
cds (
This Catholic Update video
addresses the topic of reconciliation with a look at the source of all
forgiveness, our reconciling God. The story segment updates “Pardon and Peace,”
retelling the story of the Prodigal Son. The witness segment tells another
version of the parable. The teaching segment discusses the nature of sin and
how we discover God in Scripture, in our encounter with Christ and in the sacramental
life of the Church. It concludes with a musical video reflection “No Longer a
Stranger.”
VC 1670.02 Reconciliation SA
cds (Christian Classics, 1998, 21 minutes)
Fr. Link underscores one of
the essentials of Gospel living, a reality found throughout the New Testament.
VC 1715 The Church Celebrates the Reconciling God SA
cds (
This presentation focuses on
the history, theology and practice of the sacrament of Reconciliation. It
follows the Catholic Update Video format which includes a story, witness,
teaching, and music video.
VC 1730 Preparing Your Child For First Reconciliation PA
cds (
This Catholic Update video
supplements parish sacramental programs with a story and music video for the
child, witnessing and teaching ideas for parents, and models for parish
programs. The leader’s guide gives directions for all three parts.
VC 1783.01 Reconciliation: Celebrating Our Faith – Children PI
cds (Brown/Roa,
1999, 40 minutes)
In this six-episode video,
children learn the joy of living the way of Christ, the damage of sin, and the
incredible forgiveness available in the sacrament of Reconciliation. It is
designed to be used with the Brown/Roa Sacrament
Program but is not geared to only that program.
VC 1783.01 Reconciliation: Celebrating Our Faith – Family A
cds (Brown/Roa,
1999, 58 minutes)
This four part presentation
is designed to help families assist in the preparation of their child for the
reception of the sacrament of Reconciliation. The four episodes are: Sin and
Forgiveness (24 minutes), Questions regarding Reconciliation and a
demonstration of the Rite (18 minutes), Importance of the role of parents in
the faith life of their children(7 minutes), and
Guided prayer edition (9 minutes).
VC 1850 Angel’s First Reconciliation PIJ
cds (Twenty-Third Publications, 2000, 12
minutes)
This video presentation
offers children information about friendship with Jesus, forgiveness, and the Rite
of Penance, and it walks with children through the various steps of the Rite.
It explains the forgiveness of sins at Mass during the penitential rite and in
the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It helps the children to know how to examine
their conscience in preparation for receiving the sacrament.
VC 1965 Sacraments of Healing JS
cds (Oblate, 2001, 60 minutes)
In this presentation,
Penance/Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick are presented as further signs
of God’s loving presence as we make our life’s journey. Symbolic activities and
lively music make the learning easy.
VC 2026 Journey Toward Forgiveness JSA
cds (Mennonite Media,
2001, 58 minutes)
This presentation first aired on ABC-TV. It includes seven stories which speak to emotions we have all felt in grief’s aftermath. We see people in different states of forgiveness while dealing with racism, the murder of a loved one, terminal illness or some other event. Some are not ready to forgive and others have been on a long trek towards that goal.
VC 2166 Bridge to Forgiveness JSA
cds (Oblate Media, 2001, 13 minutes)
This video presentation features Ken Medema performing his original song, "Healing of the Heart." Ted and Lee (a comedy team) depict the story of the biblical brothers, Esau and Jacob. Youth follow up the presentations with from-the-heart comments about their experiences of hurt, anger, and forgiveness.
VC 2203 The Power of Forgiveness SA
cds (Paraclete Press, 2005, 40 minutes
This video presents four studies that open our minds and hearts to a new understanding of forgiveness so we can embrace forgiveness as a key to wholeness and a free life. It presents: the origin of forgiveness, what is forgiveness, why we need to forgive, and how forgiveness is possible. The basic premise is that every human being gets hurt and we at times inflict hurt on others. The difficulty is in forgiving ourselves and others. The forgiving and loving power of Jesus is at the heart of forgiveness.
Textbooks on
Reconciliation
The
Benziger
- First Reconciliation, 1996 (Primary)
- Reconciliation, 1996 (Intermediate)
- Jesus, Help Us Love, 1989 (Primary)
- Jesus, Open Our Hearts, 1989 (Middle Grades)
Harcourt Religion Publishers
- Celebrating the Gift of Forgiveness, 1993
- Celebrating Our Faith: Reconciliation, 2000
- Celbrating Our Faith (Level 2), 2002
Pflaum Publishing Group
- Together in Jesus: First Reconciliation
- Reconciliation in Preparation, 2001
Living the Good News
- First Reconciliation and Beyond, 2000
Our Sunday Visitor
- In the Lord’s Peace, 1996
Pauline Books and Media
- Jesus Brings Us Life, 1997
RCL
- Reconciliation, 2003
- Welcome Home, 1987
Sadlier
- First Reconciliation, 1996
Silver Burdett Ginn
- We Celebrate Reconciliation: The Good Shepherd,
1990 (Ages 7-8)
- We Celebrate Reconciliation: The Lord Forgives,
1990 (Ages 9-12)
- The Gift of Reconciliation, 2000
- On Our Way with Jesus: We Discover God’s Paths,
1997
http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt2ind.htm
This is a link to the Catechism’s chapter on the Sacraments of Healing, Article 4:
The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.
This is a link to St. Anthony Messenger Press