Resources:

The Sacrament of Holy Orders

and Vocations

Videos (These are available from the Media Centers)

VC 2189                Vocation, Vocation, Vocation                                                           JS

cds                                 (Oblate Media, 2003, 20 minutes)

 In this video you will hear people young and old talk about their jobs and dreams.  Leaders will be empowered to help youth ask questions that will help them in their life-long process of searching for the vocation to which God is calling them.  It features Ted and Lee (Mel and Marty) trying to figure out what to do with their lives.                   

VC 2144                Wives of Deacons                                                                             A

cds                                (USCC, 2004, 18 minutes))

This video presents an informative series of interviews of six deacons' wives.  These diverse interviews address the challenges, questions, joys and concerns of deacons' wives during the course of deacons' formation and ministry.

VC 2051                The Deacon: Who Is He?                                                                  SA

cds                                 (Vision Video, 2002, 29 minutes)

In this video we see a deacon's ordination and journey through a day of service. The video includes the role of the deacon's wives as they minister to the people of God. We see them visiting the sick, those in prison, counseling those addicted, proclaiming the Word of God, assisting at the Eucharist and more.

VC 2054                Gethsemani   

cds                                (Duckworks, 2002, 60 minutes)

This video captures the essence of the monastic life as it was lived by Thomas Merton and is lived today by his Trappist brothers. Gethsemani is one of the most well-known monasteries in the world. Witness the beauty and serenity as well as the struggles. It asks some important questions about the call that brings so many people there. It also poses questions about the lifestyle and viability of a contemplative approach to life in a world such as ours.

VC 2053                Time in the Garden. Life at the Abbey of Gethsemani                     SA

cds                                (Duckworks, 2003, 22 minutes)

This video captures life at the Abbey of Gethsemani as it has been rarely seen or heard before. Besides showcasing the stark splendor of the monastery, the cameras also reveal how this former home of Thomas Merton continues to build its legacy as a center for spiritual renewal and peace. Featured segments include many aspects of the monastic life.

VC 1966                Sacraments of Service                                                                      JS

cds                            (Oblate Media, 2001, 28 minutes)

In this presentation the viewer sees "God's amazing grace" at work in their lives. It gives new meaning to Holy Orders and Matrimony as ways in which life is enhanced and God's plan for human kind is worked out and lived out.

VC 1674                Trappist                                                                                            JSA

cd                                (Paulist Press, 1997, 56 minutes)

This video presents the reality of a monk's life as it is lived at Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist monastery in South Carolina. It explores how monks for 1,700 years, have influenced the art, science, and technology of Western Civilization and how the ancient tradition of monks fits into the modern world.

VC 1651                Life Work                                                                                          JSA

cd                                (Paulist Press, 1997, 60 minutes)

This video presentation helps the viewer explore all vocations using one's God-given gifts to find purpose in life. For all ages this video helps one to discover God's call through the challenging advice and inspiring commentary of people who have found true joy in living out their vocation and mission as they pursue both God's calling and a career.

VC 1576                Answering God's Call: The Experience of Priesthood                      JSA

cds                                (USCC, 1997, 57 minutes)

This video brings the viewer into the daily lives of two priests, both different but sharing the same faith - while their styles of ministry differ, they face the same challenges. As the program interweaves scenes of visits to the sick and parish meetings, the priests' faith journey and the challenges they face are revealed.

VC 1533                 Sacraments of Service                                                                    JS

cds                                (Ikonographics, 1997, 13 minutes)

Service is at the heart of Jesus' message for Christians. Marriage and Holy Orders when they function as complimentary sacraments teach us how to be like Christ, loving servants of one another. Using story, Jesus' life and ritual actions, the two sacraments are clearly explained. Young people are challenged to do what they can to serve humankind for the good of the whole community.

VC 1410                A Different Path                                                                                JSA

cds                                (Catholic Communications Campaign, 1996, 60 minutes)

The video offers a rare look at the lives of women religious of two diverse communities: Benedictine Sisters in Clyde, Missouri who spend their days in prayer and Sisters of St. Joseph in Brooklyn NY who are involved in education and work with the poor and abused persons. The Sisters profiled share the tremendous rewards of a life devoted to God and their initial doubts and on-going struggles as well.

VC 1375.03            Ways of Loving: Vocation                                                                S

cds                                (American Guidance Service, 1995, 11 minutes)

A priest, brother, sister, deacon and married couple share their thoughts about the vocation they have chosen and how it has enriched their lives. Each came to their discovery of a call from God in a different way.

VC 1296.07            Holy Orders: Sacrament of Service                                                  I

cds                                (Ikonographics, 20 minutes)

This seven video cassette series teaches sacraments as a means of helping us to remember Jesus' love and point us outward in the service of others. The presentations are designed to encourage young people to explore their faith and God's unconditional love.

VC 1285                Together for the Gospel                                                                   JSA

cd                                    (Liguori, 20 minutes)

The wide variety of ministries open to those considering a vocation as priest, brother, or sister are explored.

VC 1281                God's Call: A Family Affair                                                                JSA

cds                                (27 minutes)

In this video, one learns firsthand how dynamic young men and women, together with their parents come to or are coming to realize Gods call to the religious life and priesthood. They invite the viewer to share with them the journey they have traveled.

VC 1141.10            Vocation                                                                                            PI

d                                    (Tabor Publishing, 40 minutes)

This series is an expression of the charism of the community: to present the teachings of the Catholic Church in a dynamic and appealing way, leading the children to a deeper friendship with Jesus and with each other.

VC 0792                Charged with the Grandeur of God                                                   SA

cds                                 (U.S. Catholic Conference, 18 minutes)

This video illustrates through the lives of several priests that a priest's ministry is the foundation for holiness. The priests highlighted depict the constant struggle priests face in trying to live a spiritual life in the midst of a material world.

VC 0362.01            Where Am I Going?                                                                          JS

ds                                    (Christophers, 30 minutes)

This video explores the importance of idealism in choosing a direction for life.

VC 0227                Vocations                                                                                           JSA

c                                      (CTNA)

Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk while visiting on Mother Angelica Live offers a very good coverage of the topic of "vocations"--what, when, why and how. Many good, practical and important questions are answered.

VC 0119                Resdiscovering the Sacraments                                                        JSA

cds                                    (Tabor Publishing, 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. Segment 7 is "Marriage: Joined in the Lord" and Segment 8 is "Holy Orders: A Ministry Shared."

VC 0017.06            Sacraments of Vocation: Holy Orders and Marriage                           A

cds                                    (Brown/ROA, 75 minutes)

Rev. Gregory J. Hoppough, CSS is the presenter. It consists of 6 one hour and forty-five minute sessions. (Each of the 18 segments on 6 videos is approximately 25 minutes long.)
 

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[1The usage codes for the videos are as follows: A = Adults; E = Early Childhood; I = Intermediate;

   J = Junior High; P = Primary; and S = Senior High.

2]Cds = Media Center Codes:  C = Cincinnati; D = Dayton; S = Sidney

Books (These are available from the Media Centers)

Websites on Holy Orders and Vocations

http://www.lcwr.org  This is the Leadership Conference of Women Religious

http://www.cmswr.org/  This is the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious

http://www.brothersonline.org/  Religious Brothers Conference Promotes the vocation of Religious Brotherhood.

http://www.ewtn.com/library/PAPALDOC/JP931013.htm   Deacon Has Many Pastoral Functions by Pope John Paul II

http://www.deaconsplace.info  This is a web site devoted to deacons.

http://www.shc.edu/theolibrary/seminary.htm  Spring Hill College's Theology Library organizes all the homepages of colleges for the formation of priests

Last Updated: 4/6/2006