VIDEO
Ignatius Press Religious Education carries many films, from documentaries to dramatic films on the lives of the saints. For more info, look below for a partial listing and some video clips, or go back to the home page to download our catalog.

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The Footprints of God - See preview below!

This excellent series of films hosted by Steve Ray are invaluable for teaching salvation history in parishes and schools. For an overview download our catalog from the home page.

Holy Lives:
Dramatic films on the lives of saints and other holy people

Ignatius Press has exclusive videos on the lives of many saints and holy people. Below is a partial listing. Films marked with a * have special 16-page booklets that contain discussion questions and extra material.

Pope John Paul II*
Starring Academy Award® winner Jon Voight and Cary Elwes, this moving film traces the entire life of the man people are already calling “John Paul the Great.” Shot on location in Poland and Italy, this epic also stars Christopher Lee, Ben Gazzarra, James Cromwell, and Vittoria Belvedere. Includes a behind-the-scenes featurette and cast interviews. Closed captioned and with optional Spanish subtitles.

Padre Pio: Miracle Man*
Starring the award-winning actor Sergio Castelitto, this movie tells the story of the famous stigmatic monk, recently canonized. It dramatically shows his confrontations with the devil as well as his humor, wisdom, and humility despite persectution. In Italian with English or Spanish subtitles, or English dubbed track.

Saint Rita*
This epic film tells the compelling and exciting story of the life of St. Rita of Cascia, patroness of lost causes. In Italian with English or Spanish subtitles, or English dubbed track.

St. John Bosco: Mission to Love*
Starring Flavio Insinna, this movie depicts the life of the popular patron of youth. In Italian with English or Spanish subtitles, or English dubbed track.

Saint Francis*
Starring Raoul Bova, this movie tells the story of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order and patron of animals. In Italian with English or Spanish subtitles, or English dubbed track.

Saint Anthony
The story of St. Anthony of Padua. In Italian with English subtitles.

Bernadette
Starring Sydney Penny, this is the story of St. Bernadette and the apparitions at Lourdes.

The Passion of Bernadette
Bernadette’s story continues in this sequel, also starring Sydney Penny.

For more information on these films, please download our catalog from the home page.

Movie Nights
We invite you to partner with Ignatius Press in bringing the saints and other holy people to life on the “big screen” right in your church, school, or social hall!

This is an incredible opportunity to gather with friends, family, fellow parishioners, and neighbors—to reach out, teach the exciting truths of the Catholic Faith, get up close and personal with some extraordinary people, and, at the same time, raise funds for your very worthy cause!

For more information, click here to visit the Ignatius Movie Nights website (opens in a new window), or download our catalog from the home page.