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Movie Knight

Our Council is pleased to announce and looks forward to hosting a parish-wide movie night for Lent, scheduled for Saturday, April 5th.

This event is intended to provide an opportunity for spiritual reflection and community fellowship during the Lenten season.

Knights of Columbus Council Movie Night: Lenten Film Selections

To aid in selecting a film for our parish-wide movie night on Saturday, April 5th, for adult parishioners during Lent, please consider the following as you review the movie options. Our goal is to foster spiritual reflection and community engagement by choosing a film that best embodies the Lenten spirit (themes of redemption, sacrifice, spiritual journey, reflection, and penance), fits within an evening schedule (run time & schedule), allowing time for discussion, and will resonate with our parish community. Consider whether we prefer a newer or classic film and if the focus should be on a movie that is overtly faith-based or one with good moral themes. Please use these points as you consider the film options below and make your selections in the survey.

 

Movie Options:

To aid your selection, we've compiled options considering both popular films and resources available through Formed.org.

Popular Choices for Lenten Movie Night

  • I Am David: In this poignant film, witness the journey of a young boy who bravely escapes a concentration camp and embarks on a powerful quest for freedom and hope amidst immense suffering.
  • Jesus Revolution: Experience the fervor of spiritual awakening in this true story, which vividly depicts the transformative repentance movement that swept through America in the early 1970s.
  • Father Stu: This compelling biographical drama unveils the inspiring and unlikely path of Father Stu Long, a former boxer whose life takes a dramatic turn as he embraces faith and redemption in the face of life's trials.
  • Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ: This movie intimately portrays the life of Saint Joseph, inviting viewers to contemplate the strength, humility, and crucial role of Jesus' earthly father within the Holy Family.
  • The Jesus Film: Presenting a straightforward and faithful adaptation, this film offers a powerful visual narrative of the life of Jesus Christ, directly based on the Gospel of Luke, from his birth and ministry to his crucifixion and glorious resurrection.
  • • I Am David
  • • Jesus Revolution
  • • Father Stu
  • • Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the • • • Man Closest to Christ
  • • The Jesus Film

Formed.org Lenten Movie Suggestions

  • Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ: Journey into the life of Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, and discover the quiet strength and pivotal role of this often-overlooked figure in salvation history.
  • The Jesus Film: Experience the Gospel of Luke come to life in this faithful, feature-length film, presenting the story of Jesus from his Nativity to Resurrection with powerful clarity.
  • Mary of Nazareth: Witness the life of Christ through the eyes of his Blessed Mother, Mary, in this historical drama that beautifully portrays her unique perspective on the events of the Gospels.
  • Saint Peter: Follow the dramatic life of Simon Peter, from fisherman to Apostle, and witness his transformation, his denials, and his ultimate martyrdom as a leader of the early Church.
  • The Corpus Christi Plays: The Drama of Salvation in the Streets of the City: Immerse yourself in these filmed dramatic plays that vividly depict key moments in salvation history, exploring themes of redemption and divine mercy in a unique theatrical style.
  • Joseph of Nazareth: The Story of the Man Closest to Christ
  • The Jesus Film
  • Mary of Nazareth
  • Saint Peter
  • The Corpus Christi Plays: The Drama of Salvation in the Streets of the City

We are open to more suggestions! 

Formed.org, accessible with our Sacred Heart (Calgary) parish account, is a great resource to find additional film ideas for our Lenten movie night.