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Contact information: (Phone) – 805-984-5907 (Fax) – 805-984-2397 Email: [email protected] 4903 Island View St Channel Islands Harbor, CA 93035 visit us online at: www.FilmClipsOnline.com and www.paulistproductions.org © Copyright 2011 Film Clips Spirit of America FILM CLIPS for CATHOLIC YOUTH FAITH FORMATION Study Guide INTRODUCTION: Film Clips for Youth Faith Formation is an exciting and creative approach to the faith formation of youth that uses a medium for which they have a natural affinity: Hollywood movies. In this eight-part series, fully licensed clips from Hollywood movies are used to help Catholic school religion teachers, parish catechists, and youth ministers involve their students in reflection and discussion about faith and its implications for prayer, belief, and behavior. NOTE: Adults can find this series helpful for their programs as well. At the core of the program are clips from popular movies that exemplify key traits and issues that are part of a person’s life-long journey of faith. The clips provide viewers with situations that relate to real-life experiences and draw them into a natural engagement with the subject. A person’s faith journey is a sacred and profound thing, but there is no reason why one cannot have fun along the way. Jesus enjoyed himself at a wedding and certainly must have chuckled at his conversation with Zachaeus, the little guy in the tree. It’s possible – necessary, even – to enjoy the process detailed in this program while still being true to the sacred task of faith formation. HOW TO USE THIS SERIES: The teacher/catechist/youth minister should download and consult the companion booklet for this program: How to Use This Series. Designed to help a leader make the best use of the lesson plans, this booklet contains significant supplementary material to support an understanding of issues such as “Catholic Social Teaching” or “Media Mindfulness.” In addition, it provides short descriptions of some pedagogical tools employed in the lessons. There is also a helpful bibliography of resources. IN SHORT: This series is divided into eight Episodes (one Episode per DVD). Each DVD features three traits/issues. Four short film clips address each of these traits/issues. Each DVD/Episode contains twelve clips and lessons. Each lesson provides information about the film and the clip itself. Also included are a variety of discussion questions, Scripture references, and reflection, prayer, and faith-in-action activities. Each lesson can stand alone or work in conjunction with others. It can also be used as a supplement to lessons contained in (arch)diocesan approved textbook series. PLEASE NOTE: It is against the law to copy these DVD episodes, in whole or in part. None of the movies represented in this Episode is rated higher than PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. No inappropriate material is included in any of the film clips. Scripture texts in this work are taken from the New American Bible with Revised New Testament and Revised Psalms © 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C. and are used by permission of the copyright owner. All Rights Reserved. No part of the New American Bible may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Options for audio and subtitles in English or Spanish are available in “Settings” on the main menu of the DVD. Spanish subtitles are available for all film clips. Spanish audio is available for most, but not all film clips. Film Clips for Catholic Youth Faith Formation is available via DVD’s, Internet Streaming, and School Site Servers. Please call (805) 984 5907 Scroll Down to Begin Episode Eight. EPISODE EIGHT BEING A FAITHFUL CITIZEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA SOLIDARITY INTEGRITY DEFIANCE RESPONSIBILITY TABLE OF CONTENTS (CLICK ANY LINE BELOW TO JUMP TO PAGE LISTED) (TO RETURN TO THIS PAGE CLICK ON THE THEME YOU JUMPED TO) NOTE TO TEACHER/CATECHIST ----------------5 THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA Lesson Plans-------6-19 SPIRIT OF AMERICA -------------------------------------6-7 SOLIDARITY Lesson Plans ------------------------20-30 GLORY -------------------------------------------------------20-24 INTEGRITY Lesson Plans --------------------------31-44 IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE -----------------------------31-35 DEFIANCE Lesson Plans ---------------------------45-57 BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY ------------------45-52 RESPONSIBILITY Lesson Plans -----------------58-71 SAVING PRIVATE RYAN -------------------------------58-62 Acknowledgments ------------------------------------72-73 Web Site Contact Information ---------------------1, 73 A NOTE TO THE TEACHER/CATECHIST BEFORE BEGINNING EPISODE 8 FOCUS OF EPISODE 8:What does it mean to be an American citizen as well as a faith-filled, practicing Catholic in today’s society? In 2007, the Catholic Bishops of the United States approved and issued a document entitled, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States.1 Two paragraphs from the Introduction serve to describe the purpose of the Bishops’ document: 5. [The] statement highlights the role of the Church in the formation of conscience, and the corresponding moral responsibility of each Catholic to hear, receive, and act upon the Church’s teaching in the lifelong task of forming his or her own conscience. With this foundation, Catholics are better able to evaluate policy positions, party platforms, and candidates’ promises and actions in light of the Gospel and the moral and social teaching of the Church in order to help build a better world. 7. In this statement, we bishops do not intend to tell Catholics for whom or against whom to vote. Our purpose is to help Catholics form their consciences in accordance with God’s truth. We recognize that the responsibility to make choices in political life rests with each individual in light of a properly formed conscience, and that participation goes well beyond casting a vote in a particular election. With these words in mind, the film clips and accompanying lesson plans in Episode 8 have been designed to examine four themes – Solidarity, Integrity, Defiance, and Responsibility – in light of the U.S. Bishops’ teaching on “faithful citizenship.” Five lesson plans (one for the Introductory “Montage of the Spirit of America,” plus one each for the above four themes) provide the teacher/catechist with creative opportunities to assist the development of conscience for the youth in their care. The teacher/catechist should place special emphasis on following one’s informed conscience. Since “formation of conscience” is a life-long task, the teacher/catechist is asked to remember that his/her students are in process where this task is concerned. The conscience of a teen or pre-teen is not at the same developmental level as that of an adult. Therefore, young people will need adult help to explore the interface of Catholicism and American citizenship as developed in this Episode. The clips and lessons herein provide valuable tools for just such an exercise: catechetical sessions that offer (by discussion, reflection, role play, prayer, etc.) opportunities for young people to prepare themselves for those times in life when they will be in the heat of a situation and need a moral compass in good working order from which to take direction. 1 See entire document at www.uccsb.org/faithfulcitizenship/FCStatement (can be downloaded as a pdf file) THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA (See page 10 for other Film Clips regarding this topic. See page 4 for table of contents) THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA THEATRICAL MONTAGE (NOT RATED) Who Are We? “The Spirit of America” 3:00 Grade Level: Secondary Audio: English Subtitles: English/Spanish Teaser Question: What is the Spirit of America? * Before you begin… Lesson Plan #1 is different from all the others in this 8-DVD series because it is based not on an individual film or single clip, but on a montage composed of brief scenes from many films. The purpose of beginning Episode 8: “Being a Faithful Citizen” this way is to spark curiosity about what constitutes the “spirit of America.” More important, the montage is meant to provide a context for discovering what it means to be both a believing/ practicing Catholic and an American citizen – all at the same time – in today’s society. SYNOPSIS: In response to the tragic events that took place on September 11, 2001, Film Clips Spirit of America commissioned Academy Award-winning filmmaker Chuck Workman to create a 3-minute montage of film clips from the history of movies that celebrate the spirit of America. Presented as a gift from the entertainment community to America, it played on more than 10,000 screens throughout the United States. FILM STATS: This is a film from Film Clips Spirit of America; Created by Chuck Workman; Produced by Michael Rhodes. Note to teachers/catechists -- Some students will recognize certain films and/or actors; others will not. Help them to understand that what they are viewing is a montage of snippets from a wide array of American movies throughout the history of filmmaking. In a scant three minutes, the montage gives a peek into the way certain Hollywood films reflect the vitality of the American spirit. Pay close attention to the words that appear beneath the visuals: diversity, defiance, work, family, home, heroism, patriotism, style, character, pride, and courage. They will be at the center of your initial discussion. VIEW THE CLIP: The film clip can be viewed once at the beginning of the lesson and several more times after the initial viewing, depending on need. Journaling or just taking random notes before starting the discussion may help some students to collect their thoughts. The teacher/catechist can determine the best way to use the clip so that it will serve both the needs of the students and the point of the lesson.

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