ECHO: A Pilgrimage through the US Catholic Catechism for Adults

Bishop Donald Hying and the Diocese of Gary, Indiana, together with Ahava Productions, is producing a magnificent film series called ECHO that will introduce viewers to the  US Catholic Catechism for Adults  and bring a greater understanding of what the Church believes and teaches to those who participate in this project.

From the Ahava Productions website:  "Pilgrimage with Bishop Donald Hying as he leads us through the US Catholic Catechism for Adults.  Once a week, you will be sent, via email, the latest ECHO video with chapter reading, and reflection questions from the US Catholic Catechism for Adults.  Prior to the beginning of this series, you will need the US Catholic Catechism for Adults.  To view a free online copy of the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults visit the USCCB website."

Those who register for this free program will receive a weekly email with the latest short film coinciding with a chapter of the Catechism.  Once you watch the film, you follow up with further reading of the Catechism.  When the series is complete you will have a better understanding of the US Catholic Catechism for Adults with the guidance of Bishop Hying.

These films are artisticly beautiful and moving.   The team at Ahava Productions does a magnificent job of showcasing our faith and teaching valuable lessons.  Your life is sure to be forever changed and your faith deepened through the ECHO series.

Sign up here to receive the free ECHO film series via email.  The first email will be sent on Wednesday, September 14th and will conclude on Wednesday, May 31st.  Don't miss a single film! Sign up today!

While visiting the Ahava Productions website be sure to view their other magnificent films of faith.  You will be greatly inspired and hungry for more!

 
ECHO PROMO from Ahava Productions on Vimeo.

Films That Move the Soul

The talented people at Ahava Productions, under the direction of Erin Berghouse, have created soul-stirring films that "reaffirm the depth and beauty of the Catholic Faith."  Their most recent endeavor is a short film created to benefit Saint Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee.  Original music, written by Erin Berghouse and performed by Luke Spehar, accompanies the breathtaking images that showcase the beauty of Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, the surrounding natural beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline, and the brave and holy men who are studying for the priesthood in Milwaukee.  Take a few minutes to enjoy the film.  Then share it with others!  The creators of the film and the staff at the seminary ask that you pray a Hail Mary for the people with whom you share the film and for the seminary staff and students, as well.  You can be sure that I am praying a Hail Mary for each one of you who read this post!

You can view the seminary film below or at this link.

After you have enjoyed the seminary film, take a minute to visit the Ahava Productions website to learn more about this amazing organization and to order their series of films, Crux, Kenosis and Blaze, featuring Bishop Donald Hying of Gary, Indiana.  Each film is beautifully orchestrated to inspire and educate.  It's easy to download or purchase a DVD to share with friends, family and your parish!  You will love them!