CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - CHILDREN
Revised: January 12, 1999
CEC-41 Active Parenting Now
Dr. Michael Popkin, founder and president of Active Parenting Publishers, shows you how to develop courage, responsibility and character in your children. He also explains positive discipline and communication techniques that help families run smoothly. Millions of parents have used this "active" approach to raise courageous, cooperative children. Two (2) tapes are included, along with a Leader's Guide and a Parent's Guide. Tape 1 consists of Sessions 1, 2, & 3 and is 84 min in length, Tape 2 consists of Sessions 4, 5, & 6 and is 72 min in length.
FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 5 - 12.CEC - 17 - ANIMALS OF THE BIBLE
Filmed entirely on location in the Holy Land. This video tells the sotry of creatures from the Old and New Testaments. Short verses from scripture and a delightful narration set the scene for each beast, and describe its most interesting features. There are sheep and wolves, lions and hyenas, and animals so rare that their secrets have been kept for thousands of years.
CEI - 16 - BEATING BOREDOM WITH ACTIVE LEARNING (30 Min.)
Here are practical tips to help Sunday School Teachers, Volunteers, Youth Workers, Religious education instructors.
CEC - 7 - BEST OF FRIENDS, THE ~ MUSIC WITH A MESSAGE (25 min.)
Values in education. Meet Sizzle Frizzle, Mohawk, Papa Mole and Baby Mole, Screamer, Buster, and Super Mouse - each an extension of some part of the child. They are characters that children love. What children will learn are values and positive behavior.
CEC - 4 - CELEBRATING GOD'S LOVE ~ Children & Eucharist (30 min.)
A production of the Diocese of Colorado explaining why children should be included.
CEC - 18 - CHRISTIAN PARABLES FROM SCIENCE
This video uses science experiments to generate spiritual messages. It is aimed at young people and it can also be used as a resource for christian leaders such as Sunday School teachers, youth pastors and youth workers.
CEI - 30 - The Creation
Amy Grant recounts the wondrous story of how God created the universe in seven days and gave life to Adam and Eve. (30 minutes) Recommended for ages 5 and up.
CEI - 33 - DAVID AND GOLIATH
Mel Gibson tells the inspiring story of how David, armed only with great faith and a shepherd's slingshot, miraculously defeats the Philistine giant Goliath. (30 minutes)
CEI - 24 - THE ELECTRONIC CAMPFIRE
In a wonderfully original retelling of narratives from the Hebrew Scriptures, this video translates the Bible into video with the immediacy of the oral tradition. Five stories of Promise and Hope: 1. Creation; 2. The Flood; 3. The Binding of Issac; 4. The Red Sea; 5. The Valley of Dry Bones (32 min.) Recommended 5th grade through adult.
DBP-7 Every Child is a Blessing 28 Minutes
Five stories of innovative ministries with children in parishes in the Diocese of Bethlehem where local congregations reach out to children in their neighborhoods. Includes The Welcome Place (Cathedral), Trinity Center for Children (Pottsville), Just for Kids (Mediator), Montessori at Grace (Allentown) and REACH (St. Stephen's, Wilkes-Barre). 1995, Winner, Polly Bond Award, video
CEC - 1 - GERBERT SERIES
Gerbert was created to teach and entertain. He helps kids apply simple truths from God's word to a variety of real-life situations. Children will learn to explore their minds, their feelings and the world around them as Gerbert makes his way into their hearts. (30 min.)
Vol 1 - "Loving My Neighbor"
Vol 2 - "Lost and Found"
Vol 3 - "Cat's Meow"
Vol 4 - "Hop to it"
Vol. 5 - "The Doctor"
Vol. 6 - "Saving Treasures"
Vol. 7 - "Wedding Bell Blues"
Vol. 8 - "Gerbert’s All Time Favorite"\CEC –20 – GODLY PLAY WORKSHOP (presented by Kathleen Capcara)
CEC - 38 - How to Raise Your Child With Faith Length: 25 min.
Based of the premise that “Faith is caught not taught”, “How to Raise your Child with Faith” make practical suggestions about passing faith on to your children through real life examples, ritual, church attendance and story telling. The video jacket has reflection questions for use after viewing the video.
CEC - 9 - HOW WE GOT OUR BIBLE ~ Video for use with "Encountering Christ in the Episcopal Church"
CEI - 25 - Jonah and the Whale
Academy award-winner Jason Robards tells one of the world's most compelling stories, in which Johan is swallowed by a whale and learns a lesson of forgiveness and obedience. (30 minutes) Recommended for ages 5 and up.
CEI - 32 - JOSEPH and HIS BROTHERS
Actor Ruben Blades relates the matchless story of Joseph, who is sold into slavery by his brothers yet later forgives their betrayal by saving them from famine. (30 minutes)
CEI - 14 - LION, WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (95 min.)
Fanciful creatures, an evil witch, a noble lion and four delightful children are the focus ofthis magnificent fairy tale, produced by Children's Television Workshop (best known for its award winning series Sesame Street and The Electric Company) and animated by Emmy winner Bill Melendez (Peanuts) from the classic children's story by C.S. Lewis. This first tale in Lewis' acclaimed "Chronicles of Narnia" is the adventure-filled tale of two brothers and two sisters who cross through an enchanted wardrobe closet into the magical world of Narnia, land of talking animals and mythical creatures. They discover that Narnia is under the evil power of the White Witch, who brings eternal winter to the land. It is up to the children to join the noble lion Aslan and bring springtime and happiness back to Narnia. Fun Fantasy for children of all ages! A leader's manual, "Aslan is on the Move," is available. It includes a design for five one-hour sessions wherein one part of the video is shown in each session. Discussion, imaginative experiences and craft projects for pre-schoolers through adult are designed to take place in the usual church school setting. Each session is a unit unto itself.
CEC - 14 - Living God's Way (Study Guide)
Six stories from Ralph Milton's best selling children's Bible story book. Stories include:
1. Gods Makes a Promise
2. Miriam Saves Her Brother
3. A Loving Father
4. Joseph's Coat of Many Colors
5. Two Brave Women
6. David and GoliathCEI - 26 - Moses the Lawgiver
Ben Kingsley tells the miraculous story of how Moses receives God's commandments atop Mt. Sinai and leads the Israelites on their forty-year journey to the Promised Land. (30 minutes) Recommended for ages 5 and up.
CEI - 28 - Moses in Egypt
Danny Glover tells the unforgettable story of Moses and how he is summoned by God to deliver his fellow Israelites from slavery in Egypt. (30 minutes) Recommended for ages 5 and up.
CEI - 27 - Noah and the Ark
Kelly McGillis lovingly tells the story of how Noah built an ark to save his family and two of every king of animal from a flood that destroys the world.
(30 minutes) Recommended for ages 5 and up.
CEC - 13 - ORIENTATION VIDEO Catechumenal Process for Parents and Children
CEC - 2 - OUR FRIENDS ON WOOSTER SQUARE (24 Segments. 12 @ 15 min. & 12 @ 30 min.)
For pre-school to third grade children, this series of sound religious education is based on educational research used by Children's Television Workshop. Similar in pace and style to Sesame Street, Wooster Square uses different but equally delightful puppet characters who interact with two "real people" adults. Through story, song and scripture, each program explores a single word or concept. Easy to learn songs are a part of each segment.
Conceived and created by the staff of Pastoral Theological Institute, headed by Dr. William K. Larkin, theologian and psychotherapist, this series is produced by Teleketics (Franciscan Communications). The Institute is an independent Catholic media ministry. Volumes below contain progressively more advanced matter. I to III each contain four 12-15 min. segments. IV to IX each contain two 30 min. segments.
Vol. I: (1) Love of God, (2) Feelings, (3) Sharing, (4) Joy
Vol. II: (5) Special, (6) Give, (7) Honest, (8) Love Your Neighbor
Vol. III: (9) Friend, (10) Help, (11) Peace, (12) Faith
Vol. IV: (13) Being Spiteful Is A No No, (14)Loving You Is A Promise
Vol. V: (15) Say You're Sorry When You're Wrong, (16) Importance of Saying Thank You
Vol. VI: (17) Making Fun Of Others Isn't Fun At All, (18) Love Is A Special Gift
Vol. VII: (19) Grown-ups Can Be Friends Too, (20)Imagination
Vol. VIII: (21) The Love In My Heart, (22 )It's OK To Cry
Vol. IX: (23) Jealousy Is No Fun, (24)Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers
CEC - 10 - The Peli-can Project
Is an ongoing stewardship education program for congregations, schools, camps and other ministry settings in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Although it is designed primarily for children of elementary age, younger children can benefit from the Project as well. The Project features the character of Peli-can (or Peli), whose life story, personality, and teaching will motivate children to think about their part in caring for God's Gifts. Contains video, puppet, audio tape, songbook and leaders book.
CEC - 30 - PRAYER FOR CHILDREN
Visual images of children in various circumstances of life with Marian Wright Edelman (CDF) narrating the prayer. 2 min. 48 sec.
CEC - 15 - PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
This video was developed to help us ensure the well-being of our young people in the church. Study Guide.
CEI - 29 - The Savior is Born
Morgan Freeman (Driving Miss Daisy) delivers a poignant re-telling of the first Christmas according to the gospels of Matthew and Luke. (30 minutes) Recommended for ages 5 and up.
CEC - 19 - SILENT MOUSE (60 min.)
The true story of the famous carol Silent Night starts in a little town in Austria where a chain of strange events happened on Christmas Eve 1887. In Silent Mouse, Lynn Redgrave reveals a curious story of mice and men told in live action, and remarkable photography with a real mouse.
CEC - 11 - SONGS AND SIGNS OF PEACE AND JUSTICE
CEC - 8 - ST. JOHN'S PROGRAM
Introduction to the St. John's Program of Christian Education for independent study.
CEC - 12 - STORY LINE (20 MIN.)
Three short stories:
How the world began
Two and Two
Rainbow PromiseCEC - 6 - TELLING THE STORY (20 min.)
Presenting the Bible story in the primary classroom. Five phases of storytelling: 1) Stimulating interest; 2)Presenting the story 3) Involving learners in the story; 4) Making the story relate to the learners; 5) Motivating learners to tell the story.
CEC - 5 - THROUGH GRANDPA'S EYES (20 min.)
This story, based on a Newberry Award winner by Patricia MacLacklan, offers a warm glimpse into the loving relationship of a young boy and his blind grandfather.
CEC - 21 - Veggie Tales: "God wants me to Forgive Them" 1 cassette - 32 minutes
Larry the cucumber tells the story of "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Larry’s Lagoon". Animated short stories for children 3 through 8 that teach forgiveness from a biblical perspective.
CEC - 22 - Veggie Tales: "Where’s God when I’m scared?" 1. cassette – 30 minutes
"Tales from the Crisper" and "Daniel in the Lion’s Den" (with Larry Cucumber playing the role of Daniel) an animated story teaching young children from a biblical perspective how to cope with everyday fears.
CEC - 23 - Veggie Tales: "Are You my Neighbor?" - 1 cassette – 30 minutes
Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cumber bring "the Story of Flibber-o-Loo". Based on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Young children learn about loving and helping other people. In "The Gourds Must be Crazy", humor explores loving others who are different.
CEC - 42 - Veggie Tales: "Jonah" Length: 83 min.
Description: For thousands of years people have heard the story of a man who was eaten by a whale and lived to tell about it! But never in all that time has it been told by vegetables…until NOW! Get ready as Bob the tomato, Larry the cucumber and the rest of the Veggie gang set sail on a whale of an adventure in Jonah, Big Idea's first full-length, 3-D animated, feature film. Filled with music, laughs and some of the silliest adventurers ever to be swallowed whole, this is the story of Jonah and the whale as you've never seen it before - a story where everyone learns that one of the best gifts you can give - or get - is a second chance.
CEC - 16 - THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF GOD
