Catholic Media
Discover a wealth of resources designed to help parents and caregivers nurture their family's faith. From insightful websites to engaging podcasts and enlightening books, a world of Catholic resources is just a click away. Empower your family's spiritual journey with these valuable tools!
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Movies & Shows for Kids
Brother Francis & Friends
Brother Francis has a new friend! Meet Sister Imelda, a teacher from the neighboring parish school. In each episode of this four-part series on “Mary’s Visits,” Brother Francis and Sister Imelda tell the story of a Marian apparition. These four stories include: Our Lady of Knock, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Our Lady of Lourdes. Enjoy these moving stories, along with new songs, new friends, fun and laughter, and learn more about our Blessed Mother and the messages her apparitions have conveyed to us.
Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (rated pg)
During the World War II bombings of London, four English siblings are sent to a country house where they will be safe. One day Lucy (Georgie Henley) finds a wardrobe that transports her to a magical world called Narnia. After coming back, she soon returns to Narnia with her brothers, Peter (William Moseley) and Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and her sister, Susan (Anna Popplewell). There they join the magical lion, Aslan (Liam Neeson), in the fight against the evil White Witch, Jadis (Tilda Swinton).
Joseph King of Dreams (rated pg)
Joseph (voiced by Ben Affleck), his father's favorite son, is sold into slavery by his jealous half-brothers. After years of struggle, Joseph rises to be the Pharaoh's trusted adviser when his gift for interpreting dreams pays dividends.
Jungle Beat
Welcome to the world of Jungle Beat! Here the jungle brings wild and adventurous fun for kids and the young at heart! Meet Munki and Trunk, two best friends who spend their days having fun in the wild with their jungle crew. Whatever tricky situation may come their way, they learn that friendship and caring always triumphs—no matter the twists and turns!
Littlest Saints
Littlest Saints features the lives of the saints as told by kids. In each episode, a young child dons a habit, a cassock, a uniform, anything and everything, and acts out a different heavenly hero’s story, full of drama, comedy, and everything in between. Visit their website here: www.littlestsaints.com
Marcam
Through exploring, dancing, and music, the ever curious and cheerful host Marcam will help children better understand and become more familiar with the richness and depth of living a life of faith by going on fun and educational learning adventures! Marcam provides entertaining and engaging programming that helps parents incorporate faith more into their children's daily lives and makes screen time beneficial and educational, not wasteful. Want more Marcam episodes? Be sure to check out Season 1 & Season 2 episodes as well! Marcam is created and produced by Seven Fourteen Media LLC under the direction of husband and wife duo Emily Wilson Hussem & Daniel Hussem.
Massterpiece Donut Shop
The Donut Shop's Rob Evans and Duncan the Donut help children explore the Mass step-by-step with fun songs, meaningful lessons, and a little help from their neighbor, Fr. Joe.
My Catholic Family
The life and spiritual journey of a Catholic family in modern times as it reconnects every Catholic with the family relationship of the Communion of the Saints.
The Friar
Father John teaches his friends Renata, Timothy, and Leopold, the different parables from the Bible and examples in the lives of the Saints through animated stories and songs.
The Prince of Egypt (rated pg)
An epic adventure that captivated movie audiences the world over in this familiar tale of two brothers- one born of royal blood, one an orphan with a secret past. As one becomes the ruler of a powerful empire and the other the chosen leader of his people, their final confrontation will forever change the world. With Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Sandra Bullock, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Helen Mirren.
The Roamin' Catholic
Rob, a good-hearted but sometimes bumbling world-traveler and photographer, is sent on wild adventures to important places in Church history in order to make short documentaries about various religious people and subjects for kids.
The Saints & Heroes Collection
Heroes of the Faith. The Stories of real-life Saints & Christian Heroes all come to life in CCC of America's award-winning animated film series. Featuring authentic role models today's child can truly believe in.
The Slugs & Bugs Show
It’s a great day for The Slugs & Bugs Show! Join musician Randall Goodgame, Doug the Slug, Sparky the Lightning Bug, Morty and Maggie Raccoon, and a slew of special guests inside the brand-new Slugs & Bugs Workshop. Imaginations are kindled, songs are sung, and hijinks are discovered, along with timeless truths about life and faith. From a producer of VeggieTales©, The Slugs & Bugs Show is delightful, quirky, hand-crafted fun for kids of all ages.
The Wingfeather Saga
The Wingfeather Saga chronicles the adventures and transformations of the Igiby family as they discover secrets of their family history, flee the evil Fangs of Dang, seek their place in the world, and make a stand against the mysterious ruler, Gnag the Nameless. They will need their special gifts and all the love of their noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather to survive the venomous Fangs, sea dragons, flabbits, and (gulp) toothy cows!
Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello
Follow Benjamin Cello, a winsome country gentleman, as he leads his friends on song-filled adventures through the Land of the Baptized Imagination. Whether it’s dancing in the art-full beauty of Pennywhistle Park, hearing the hallelujah hoedowns of the Big Ol’ Barn, or reading deeply in the mysterious and elevated Book Endless Book Tower, The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello will captivate your children with the beauty and purity of a God-breathed imagination!
Tuttle Twins
In a show that teaches important lessons through zany adventures and clever stories, Ethan and Emily Tuttle are a pair of inquisitive and daring twins on a quest to learn and grow. When the twins’ Grandma Gabby moves in with their family, she begins to teach them all about liberty, freedom, and economics— with the help of her pet raccoon, Derek, and her time-traveling wheelchair. Traverse through space and time with the Tuttle Twins and learn to be a better citizen while you’re at it.
VeggieTales
VeggieTales is an American Christian CGI-animated series and franchise for children created by Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki under Big Idea Entertainment. The series stars Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber leading a variety of fruit and vegetable characters as they retell stories from the Bible and parody pop culture while also teaching life lessons according to a biblical world view.
Young David
Step into the world of Young DAVID, a 5-part animated mini-series that explores the formative years of legendary King David. Delve into his humble beginnings as a shepherd, his love for playing the lyre and composing poetry, his fateful encounter with the king’s shepherd, and his daring race to save his sheep from a fearsome lion. This heartwarming tale reveals the makings of a future king, long before he faced any giants or ascended the throne.