Animated Video Saint Stories

Bernadette: Princess of Lourdes

Book cover: 'Bernadette: Princess of Lourdes'
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1993
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A sweet, fully animated, half hour movie for young children, about the apparitions of Our Lady to Saint Bernadette, in Lourdes France in the mid 1800s. The story is told from the point of view of a family with a crippled boy about to visit Lourdes, whose father explains why they are making the trip.

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CCC
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Catholic
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30 minute video

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3-3-01
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Bernadette: Princess of Lourdes

Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

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Published by CCC Animated Video
This story of St. Nicholas is very appealing for little ones and portrays him as an excellent example of charity and love for the poor. If you're trying to encourage a more religious understanding of Santa Claus (which is Dutch for Saint Nicholas), I

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CCC of America
Review Date: 
1999
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Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

The Day the Sun Danced

Book cover: 'The Day the Sun Danced'
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Published by CCC Animated Video
This is a nicely done version of the story of Our Lady's appearances to the three small children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. It is a simpler version than The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima and more appropriate for very young children.
Reviewed byA.V.H.

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CCC of America
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Day the Sun Danced