CATHOLICISM Series
Postponed until further notice
It has been decided that the Catholicism series will be postponed until further notice. This is due largely to the exam season and other commitments. As soon as the series is going to start up again there will be notices here on the website and on the Parish facebook and twitter feeds, so please keep an eye out.
In the meantime, Catholicism is being shown on EWTN at 4pm on Sundays. EWTN is a catholic TV network that is available on Sky channel 589, to view online without the need for a subscription, or for mobile devices by downloading the app.
For more information on the series please read on.
In the meantime, Catholicism is being shown on EWTN at 4pm on Sundays. EWTN is a catholic TV network that is available on Sky channel 589, to view online without the need for a subscription, or for mobile devices by downloading the app.
For more information on the series please read on.
Fortnightly beginning Wed 11th Feb in the Tea Room
CATHOLICISM is a ground-breaking documentary Series and multi-media Study Program released by Word On Fire in the autumn of 2011. The ten-part DVD series takes viewers around the world and deep into the Faith, spanning more than 50 locations in 15 countries, and stunningly filmed in high-definition cinematography.
CATHOLICISM illustrates the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic Faith in an epic media experience. Viewers will witness a vision of the Catholic Faith, which has never before been seen. From the lands of the Bible to the great shrines of Europe, from the heartland of America to the mysteries of Asia and the beating heart of Africa, see the passion and glory of the Faith that claims over a billion of the earth’s people.
This magnificent television event is created and hosted by Father Robert Barron. Fr. Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and recognized as “one of the Church’s best messengers” and great teachers of the Faith. He is a prominent theologian, author, speaker, and cultural commentator. America's NBC Today Show correspondent Mike Leonard is the Executive Producer of CATHOLICISM.
A priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Fr. Barron holds the Francis Cardinal George Chair of Faith and Culture at Mundelein Seminary. He received his Master's Degree in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America and his doctorate in theology from the Institut Catholique de Paris. His many books include The Priority of Christ, And Now I See: A Theology of Transformation, Thomas Aquinas: Spiritual Master, The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path, and a compilation of his life-changing sermons entitled Word on Fire. His numerous articles on theology and culture appear in a variety of journals, blogs, newspapers and magazines.
CATHOLICISM Content:
- Journey across the planet and see how the Catholic Church’s influence on humanity has created a truly global culture.
- See the artistic and architectural splendour of the Catholic Faith interpreted in light of the mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
- Hear for yourself from one of the great spiritual teachers of our time precisely what the Church believes and why.
- Feel the depths of conviction that touch the heart, illumine the mind, and stir the soul.
CATHOLICISM illustrates the truth, goodness, and beauty of the Catholic Faith in an epic media experience. Viewers will witness a vision of the Catholic Faith, which has never before been seen. From the lands of the Bible to the great shrines of Europe, from the heartland of America to the mysteries of Asia and the beating heart of Africa, see the passion and glory of the Faith that claims over a billion of the earth’s people.
This magnificent television event is created and hosted by Father Robert Barron. Fr. Barron is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and recognized as “one of the Church’s best messengers” and great teachers of the Faith. He is a prominent theologian, author, speaker, and cultural commentator. America's NBC Today Show correspondent Mike Leonard is the Executive Producer of CATHOLICISM.
A priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Fr. Barron holds the Francis Cardinal George Chair of Faith and Culture at Mundelein Seminary. He received his Master's Degree in Philosophy from the Catholic University of America and his doctorate in theology from the Institut Catholique de Paris. His many books include The Priority of Christ, And Now I See: A Theology of Transformation, Thomas Aquinas: Spiritual Master, The Strangest Way: Walking the Christian Path, and a compilation of his life-changing sermons entitled Word on Fire. His numerous articles on theology and culture appear in a variety of journals, blogs, newspapers and magazines.
CATHOLICISM Content:
- Journey across the planet and see how the Catholic Church’s influence on humanity has created a truly global culture.
- See the artistic and architectural splendour of the Catholic Faith interpreted in light of the mystery of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
- Hear for yourself from one of the great spiritual teachers of our time precisely what the Church believes and why.
- Feel the depths of conviction that touch the heart, illumine the mind, and stir the soul.
Episode Guide
- "Amazed and Afraid - The Revelation of God Become Man" - Journey with Fr Robert Barron as he visits the sacred places of Israel.
- "Happy Are We - The Teachings of Jesus" - Fr Barron reflects on world cities and their great examples of Christians to show how the Catholic Church is a living culture.
- "That Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought - The Ineffable Mystery of God" - Visit captivating locations to witness the ineffable majesty and mystery of God.
- "Our Tainted Nature's Solitary Boast - Mary, the Mother of God" - In this episode, Fr Barron masterfully correlates the Catholic Faith's testimony to the revelation of God in Christ with the vivid practices of reverence offered to his Mother.
- "To the Ends of the Earth - Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure" - Journey to some of the farthest and most obscure outposts of the Church's missionary enterprise.
- "A Body Both Suffering and Glorious - The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church" - Fr Barron presents the reality of the Church as a truly global culture through the Catholic Faith's unique understanding of the relationship of Jesus Christ and the Church.
- "Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven - The Mystery of the Church's Sacrament and Worship" - Explore the ancient practices of the Church's worship that endure to this very day.
- "A Vast Company of Witnesses - The Communion of Saints" - Fr Barron gives consideration to some of the Church's greatest heroes and demonstrates how their extraordinary examples display both the passion and creative potential of the Catholic Church.
- "The Fire of His Love - Prayer and the Life of the Spirit" - Explore the multiple ways the Catholic Faith engenders the transformation of the human person through prayer and the depth of spiritual commitment.
- "World Without End - The Last Things" - Explore with Fr Barron the Church's conviction that life here and now is preparation for an extraordinary world that is yet to come.