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.

A rebellious young man tries to live on his own but finds it is much tougher than he ever imagined. But can he return home after leaving in a bitter fight with his father?

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.

Part of the “Parables Series”. The story follows five-year-old Tony, who struggles with self-doubt when his artist father asks him to draw. Initially paralyzed by fear of failure, Tony gradually learns that the most important talent is believing in himself.

A portrait of a church, showing how the Eucharist touches the members' lives.

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.

A young boy with learning difficulties finds solace in talking to his pet lamb.

A consumerist family tries to sway one of their members to take part in mass consumption.

During a field trip to the zoo, a little boy learns the dangers of striking out on his own.