{"id":252,"date":"2011-03-28T10:23:04","date_gmt":"2011-03-28T14:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/catholicsmediaandculture\/?p=252"},"modified":"2011-03-28T10:23:04","modified_gmt":"2011-03-28T14:23:04","slug":"goodness-reigns-lets-you-vote-on-catholic-themed-films-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/catholicsmediaandculture\/2011\/03\/goodness-reigns-lets-you-vote-on-catholic-themed-films-2.html","title":{"rendered":"Goodness Reigns lets you vote on Catholic-themed films"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fostering faith through film.<\/strong> The Goodness Reigns  website, dedicated to promoting Catholic values through film,\u00a0 has  launched what it&#8217;s calling a People\u2019s Choice Award webpage. The page  features inspirational videos on the Catholic faith that are created by  and for youth and young adults.<\/p>\n<p>Visitors to\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodnessreigns.com\/vote\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.goodnessreigns.com\/vote\/<\/a> have until May 1 to watch featured short film and vote on their favorites. The winner of the People\u2019s Choice Award will receive $1,000 in cash.<\/p>\n<p>But that&#8217;s just the beginning. Once the contest is over, all the  featured films will remain online indefinitely as the site will become a  growing repository of short films on the Catholic faith available to  the general public.<\/p>\n<p>The effort is geared specifically toward using the art of movie  making\u00a0 to reach young people and help them grow in their Catholic  faith.\u00a0 Contest participants have created short films in the following  subject areas: church teachings, the sacraments, church history  (including the lives of the saints) and examples of the present-day  missionary spirit found within the church.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of films entered in the contest:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alabama<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Pro\u201d by Nicholas Smith of Madonna Productions in Hanceville, AL (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arizona<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Story of Conversion and the Sacraments\u201d by Eduardo Valenzuela in Tucson, AZ (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong>California<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAccept the Gift\u201d by Queen of Apostles Church\/Renew Kids&#8211;Sunnyvale, CA (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCatholic Integration Agency\u201d by Crux Sacra Productions in La Crescenta, CA (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCovenant\u201d by St. Joachim Catholic Church in Madera, CA (Church Teaching)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEyes of Hope, Ears of Faith\u201d by St. Andrew\u2019s Newman Center in Riverside, CA (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGlory to God\u201d by Shelli Merrill in Reseda, CA (Sacraments)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJesus in the Streets\u201d by St. Catherine of Siena in Reseda, CA (Missionary Spirit)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLove Is Bound\u201d by St. Catherine of Siena in Reseda, CA (Missionary Spirit)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMylene\u2019s Amen Song\u201d by St. Catherine of Siena n Reseda, CA (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProper Use of Money\u201d by Matthew Whittle in Fair Oaks, CA (Church Teaching)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSt. Clare\u201d by St. Catherine of Siena in Reseda, CA (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Eucharist\u201d by St. Rose of Lima WYD delegation (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Connecticut<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn Extraordinary Missionary\u201d by Gabriela Velasquez in Canterbury, CT (Missionary Spirit)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlive and Kicking\u201d by Ariel Guy in Wesley Chapel, FL (Missionary Spirit)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFinding John Doe\u201d by Jubilee Youth Group at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Miami, FL (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLetting Go\u201d by Sean Klooster of Cummings, GA (Sacraments)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hawaii<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t Let Me Fall\u201d by Made Ministry\/Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Ewa Beach, HI (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Idaho<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Apostle\u2019s Creed\u201d by Ryan Bradshaw in Boise, ID (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cRunaway Boat\u201d by St. Malachy\/Monkey Business Productions in Genesco, IL (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Iowa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBully Wars\u201d by West Fork Catholic Community in Moville, IA (Church Teaching)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maryland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLego Easter Story\u201d by Inshal Chenet in Bowie, MD (Church History)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Path to Madrid\u201d by Patrick McNamara in Annapolis, MD (Church History)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lucifer Chronicle\u201d by Our Lady of the Fields Church in Bowie, MD (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Massachusetts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll Praise Is Yours\u201d by San Damiano Group\/Basilica of St. Stanislaus in Chicopee, MA (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s in My Purse\u201d by San Damiano Group\/Basilica of St. Stanislaus in Chicopee, MA (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michigan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBlazing Boomerangs\u201d by Acts of Charity in Auburn Hills, MI (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGod Is Pro Life\u201d by Franciscan Brothers of Peace in St. Paul, MN (Missionary Spirit)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSearching for Truth\u201d by Rebekah Pierre in Maplewood, MN (Church Teaching)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nevada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJesus Is Found in the Temple\u201d by St. Peter the Apostle Church in Henderson, NV (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFall to Me\u201d by St. Vincent de Paul in Stirling, NJ (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>New York<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFinish Line\u201d by Central Catholic High School\u2014Troy, NY (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMary, Our Mother\u201d by Rochester Lumina Club in Victor, NY (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMary\u2019s Immaculate Heart\u201d by Rochester Lumina Club in Rochester, NY (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMissionary Spirit at Queen of Peace\u201d Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMorning Star Family Holy Hour\u201d by Morning Star Family Holy Hour in Olean, NY (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Story of the North American Martyrs\u201d by St. Paul\u2019s Life Teen\/Peer Disciples in Schenectady, NY (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWalls\u201d by Quiet Waters Srodo \/girls in North Collins, NY (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ohio<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cLink to Heaven\u201d by Multi Amici in Cincinnati, OH (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSanctify\u201d by Immaculate Conception Youth Group in Cincinnati, OH (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201dSpring of Life\u201d by Holy Name High School in North Royalton, OH (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe Believe\u201d by Jacob Popcak in Steubenville, OH (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oklahoma<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur Hometown\u201d by Madison Black of Chickasha, OK (Missionary Spirit)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMother of the Savior: The Most Blessed Virgin Mary\u201d by Domonic Lockavich in Hunlock Creek, PA (Church Teaching)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTemptations\u201d by Presentation of the Blessed Mother in Wynnewood, PA (Sacraments)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rhode Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFounded in Genuine Love\u201d by Immaculate Conception Academy in Wakefield, RI (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSomething More\u201d by Immaculate Conception Academy in Wakefield, RI (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Gift of Vocation\u201d by Immaculate Conception Academy in Wakefield, RI (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Sacraments\u201d by Margaret Antonio in Wakefield, RI (Sacraments)<\/p>\n<p><strong>South Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cConfession\u201d by Wil Bernherd of Easley, SC (Sacraments)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGoodness Reigns Through Franciscan Spirituality\u201d by Furman University students in Greenville, SC (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGreatness\u201d by Ellen Kosinski in Warrenville, SC (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong>South Dakota<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lord\u2019s Prayer\u201d by St. John\u2019s Youth Group in Castlewood, SD (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSimple Love\u201d by Samuel Zamarron in Mission, TX (Church Teaching)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Sacrament of Divine Mercy\u201d by St. Theresa Church in Sugarland, TX (Sacraments)<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wisconsin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGifts of the Holy Spirit\u201d by Chicken Coop Productions in Baraboo, WI (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLove Begins Here\u201d by LBH Productions\/Diocese of Madison in Baraboo, WI (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Ten Plagues\u201d by Chazoo Warriors\/Holy Spirit Youth Ministry in Kimberly, WI (High School)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVigils of Hope\u201d by Messmer High School in Milwaukee, WI (High School)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSt. Patrick\u201d by Sacred Heart Parish in British Columbia, Canada (Church History)<\/p>\n<p><strong>India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Link in the Chain\u201d by Team Moonshine in Pune, India (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeauty\u201d by Santa Monica\/Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Cuernavaca, Mexico (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pakistan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cServing the Poor in Pakistan\u201d by the Catholic Youth Group in  Faisalabad in conjunction with Archbishop Carroll High School in  Lansdale, PA (Young Adult)<\/p>\n<p><em>Encourage one another and build each other up \u2013 <\/em>1 Thessalonians 5:11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fostering faith through film. The Goodness Reigns website, dedicated to promoting Catholic values through film,\u00a0 has launched what it&#8217;s calling a People\u2019s Choice Award webpage. The page features inspirational videos on the Catholic faith that are created by and for youth and young adults. 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