Franciscan Communications Center

A classic story designed to teach important truths about Eucharist, intergenerational relationships, death, and the importance of tradition in our lives. Young Mario, saddened by his grandmother's unexpected death, is delighted when his mother bakes Nonna's special Pane de Pasqua (Easter Bread) as a way of bringing her memory to his First Communion celebration.

Jack Nicholson starred in the movie "The Challenge", which is the story of a high school student who decides to become a priest. The movie begins as a flashback. The movie was made in 1962. Most of the scenes were filmed in Santa Barbara at St. Anthony"s Seminary.

A Mexican boy lost his parents in a fire. Terribly disfigured, he wanders through the country looking for shelter. After being turned away several times, he comes to an orphanage. The young community welcomes him. A parable shows that baptism also means acceptance into the community of Christians.