"A Living Faith" Provides Thought-Provoking Discussions on Morality, Ethics, Prayer and Other Essential Teachings from the Catechism of the Catholic Church

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BOSTON, Nov. 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- A Boston College School of Theology and Ministry faculty member is recommending a different kind of DVD as a gift this Christmas - an educational video series that can bring families together for thought-provoking discussions on essential teachings of the Catholic Church. The video program, entitled "A Living Faith -- Themes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church," provide understandable theological insights into morality, ethics, prayer, the sacraments, and other teachings and themes of the Catholic Church. The DVDs can be previewed and purchased for $39.95 at www.catechismthemes.com.

"In this time of moral challenges and ethical uncertainties, economic hardships and devastating wars, our Christian values are under assault from all sides," said Thomas A. Kane, CSP, faculty member of the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. "'A Living Faith' will provide insights into Catechism teachings that relate to these issues, insights that will provoke family discussions and perhaps help bring the family together to face the world in a positive, unified way."

Each theme is presented separately in easy-to-understand language by a faculty member from one of the nation's leading divinity schools, the Weston Jesuit School of Theology, which recently became part of Boston College. Each topic is enhanced through a roundtable conversation with the speakers and a diverse panel of students and parishioners. A Discussion Leader's Guide is provided at www.catechismthemes.com and can be downloaded free. The themes and presenters are:

• The Church: Communion of New Life in the Spirit, Kevin F. Burke, S.J. 

• Missionary Dynamics of the Church, Margaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F.

• God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth: Creation, Science, and Evolution, Richard J. Clifford, S.J.

• Life, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus, Thomas D. Stegman, S.J.

• Sacramental Life of the Church, John J. Baldovin, S.J., and Peter E. Fink, S.J.

• Foundations of Morality, Edward V. Vacek, S.J.

• Catholic Social Ethics, Thomas J. Massaro, S.J.

• Prayer: Finding God in our Lives, John Randall Sachs, S.J.

The teachings in the "A Living Faith" program have been reviewed by and have received the Imprimi Potest from the provincial superior of the New England Province of Jesuits.

"Older Catholics often ask how they can get their children and grandchildren more interested in the teachings of the Church," said Father Kane. "They want their families to grasp the meaning and importance of God, prayer, the sacraments, and the life of Jesus, and to better understand what the Church has to say about today's major issues. This DVD is designed to meet the needs of all generations of Catholics. In fact, it provides an excellent resource for people of all faiths who want to gain a better understanding of the fundamental concepts and beliefs of the Catholic Church."

A Living Faith: Themes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church was produced by Cramer, a Norwood, Massachusetts-based leader in the development and delivery of integrated marketing solutions. The 8-hour series is available as a two DVD set for $39.95 and can be previewed and purchased at www.catechismthemes.com.  

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