New DVDs for Sacramental Preparation: God’s Gift

Joe Paprocki Liturgy and Sacraments

God's Gift resources for sacramental preparation

I am very excited to tell you about a new DVD series for sacramental preparation—a project that I was privileged to be intimately involved with from writing scripts to hosting segments! This new video series enhances instruction and parent involvement in sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. As part of the God’s Gift 2016 program, these DVDs are to be used in retreats, parent meetings, faith-formation sessions and more. There are five DVDs per sacrament. Each DVD has the tracks in English and Spanish. Each set comes with its own “how-to” guide, offering discussion questions and activities as well as suggestions for when to use the videos. View the sample clips below.

DVD 1
Dramas—The essence of each sacrament is presented through a heartwarming story of family and friends.

Reconciliation Sample
Eucharist Sample

DVD 2
Informational/How-To Videos—My mug appears in these videos as I lead viewers through an explanation of the rite, along with what to expect, and help families walk step by step through each sacrament.

Reconciliation Sample
Eucharist Sample

DVD 3
God’s Gift Chapter-by-Chapter Tracks—Master catechists share key faith concepts through engaging mini lessons.

Reconciliation Sample
Eucharist Sample

DVD 4
Personal Testimonials—Catholics of all ages share real-life stories of the grace they found in celebrating each sacrament.

Reconciliation Sample
Eucharist Sample

DVD 5
God’s Gift Prayers and Practices—Video tutorials help children take to heart prayers and practices of our faith.

Reconciliation Sample
Eucharist Sample

This DVD series comes with the adoption of the God’s Gift Primary program. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me or contact your Loyola Press Educational Consultant.

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Joe Paprocki, DMin, is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts and God’s Gift: Reconciliation and Eucharist. Joe has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 100 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of numerous books, including the best seller The Catechist’s Toolbox, A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe is also the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his experiences in faith formation at www.catechistsjourney.com.

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