CaFE: Catholic Faith Exploration
 
     
 

Sacramental Preparation

 
     
 

'These CaFE resources are being used by a large number of parishes throughout the world for sacramental preparation. They can be used by Catechists to help reinforce teaching or as a method of encouraging discussion in small groups.

 "I have used the Baptism course for 5 months and have personally witnessed the profound effect on couples. This is really good material and engages with people as it broadens out their faith horizons."                                    a Parish Priest

 

 
     
       

Amazing Gift

Fr Stan Fortuna, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal from New York, explains the elements of the Eucharist in an engaging and inspirational way. With testimonies from young people, this course will help many to unpack the riches of the Mass

       
 

Deeper: Why Jesus

A fast-moving multi-media presentation designed for young adults. Through teaching and testimony it explains why Jesus came and how we can experience the effect of Him in our lives, especially through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

With input from Fr Stan Fortuna, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, John Pridmore, an ex-gangster and now an international youth evangelist, young people from around the country, music, images and opportunities for prayer and discussion.

 

 

 

 

 
         
       

Baptism

An engaging series which uses a variety of ways to unwrap this Sacrament. Teaching from Archbishop Vincent Nichols is complemented with: commentary from David Payne (a parent of three children) , the hopes and concerns of parents, and humour from infant school children. Parents watching have been surprised by the modern approach to the filming of this video course and are challenged by its teaching. Many parishes are also using sections of this for preparation for first Holy Communion and Reconciliation and is also being used in schools.

       
 

Parents - You, Your Children and their Catholic Faith

This very accessible series aims to encourage parents to consider the spirituality of their children. It is a moving and humorous look at, not only how parents can teach their children, but how they can learn from the simplicity of a childlike faith. It can be used as an excellent way to encourage parents to take a deeper look at their own journey of faith. Three of the talks look at Baptism, Reconciliation and the Mass.

 

 

 

 

 
         
 

 

First Holy Communion and Reconciliation

Parents Course

An enjoyable modern media course designed to inform, inspire
and stir discussion amongst parents. It is easy to use and includes
flexible material on video/DVD for two to four sessions and includes
a comprehensive Leader’s Guide and sample Parents’ Booklets.
The course includes input from Mgr John Armitage
(Vicar General, Brentwood Diocese), parents and children
and Jenny Baker from CaFE (Catholic Faith Exploration)
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  Plugged-In - Youth CaFE

This is a fast moving and packed series that has been designed to engage with Catholic teenagers of today. The style of the filming takes into account youth culture by using images, music, humour and teaching in the language of young people. The flexibility of this video course means that it can be used for Confirmation, youth groups and schools.

 'The Church has the task of transposing the essence of the Gospel message into the language of the people…we must reshape with boldness'

                                           Pope Paul VI   Evangelii Nunitiandi

 

 

 

 

This Is My Body

An engaging video resource designed to inform, inspire and raise prayerful discussion about the great gift of the Mass.  It includes two new sessions showing a filmed meditation on the Mass which is narrated by David Payne (Director of CaFE) based on the book ‘This is my Body’ by the late Fr Ian Petit OSB. There are testimonies, interviews with the celebrant, and musical, prayerful response times and opportunities throughout for group discussion.