Animated Video Saint Stories

Bernadette: Princess of Lourdes

Book cover: 'Bernadette: Princess of Lourdes'
Copyright: 
1993
Publisher: 
CCC
Subject(s): 
Saint Stories
Setting: 
19th century
Grade / Age level: 
Elementary
Resource Type: 
Animated Video
Review: 
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.

Perspective: 
Catholic
Additional notes: 

30 minute video

Reviewed by: 
Alicia Van Hecke
First reviewed: 
3-3-01

Nicholas: The Boy Who Became Santa

DVD cover: Nicholas, the Boy who Became Santa
ISBN: 
9781568140032
Publisher: 
CCC of America
Subject(s): 
Saint Stories
Resource Type: 
Animated Video
DVD
Review: 

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 recommend this video.

Updated March 2024: This 30-minute video is now available on a trilingual English / Spanish / French DVD.

Perspective: 
Catholic
Reviewed by: 
Alicia Van Hecke
First reviewed: 
1998-99

The Day the Sun Danced

Book cover: 'The Day the Sun Danced'
Publisher: 
CCC of America
Subject(s): 
Saint Stories
Grade / Age level: 
Preschool
Grades K-2
Resource Type: 
Animated Video
DVD
Review: 

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.

Updated March 2024: This video has been reissued on DVD with three languages, English, Spanish, and French, on the same disk.

Perspective: 
Catholic
Reviewed by: 
Alicia Van Hecke
First reviewed: 
1998-99