FRIAR (THE) - HOLY THURSDAY

3/24/2016

While restoring an old tabernacle, Fr. John uses the opportunity to teach Renata, Timothy, and Leopold about the events of Holy Thursday through song and story.

FRIAR (THE) - GOOD FRIDAY

3/25/2016

As Fr. John continues to work on restoring an old tabernacle, he teaches Renata, Timothy, and Leopold about Christ’s passion, Mary’s grief, and Peter’s denial.

THE SPLINTER IN YOUR BROTHER'S EYE

12/14/2021

Leopold dreams he is a sheriff, and thinks he’s doing the right thing by punishing bad stuff others have done. But when Fr. John reads a parable to the children, he realizes that he was the guilty one by judging others.

THE BIRDS OF THE AIR AND THE LILIES OF THE FIELD

11/30/2021

Today’s lesson is based on the Parable of the Birds of the Air and the Lilies of the Field. The children learn they should not worry about money or clothes. Their most important priority is to put God in first place.

THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES

11/23/2021

When some things are stolen from Leopold, he naturally wants revenge. But after hearing the Parable of the Vine and the Branches, he realizes that united to the Word of God, the Holy Spirit will help him to be better.

THE TEN VIRGINS

11/16/2021

A silly argument between Renata, Leopold and Tim prompts Fr. John to share the Parable of the Foolish Virgins. Essential love is needed to be with Jesus in heaven, so the children must prepare their hearts to meet Him.

THE RICH MAN

11/9/2021

Fr. John wins a basket of treats, but his friends don’t want to share. After reading Jesus’ Parable of the Rich Man, they recognize the danger of selfishness and the importance of making good choices in our lives.

THE WEDDING FEAST

1/2/2013

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Wedding Feast.

THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD

1/2/2013

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN

6/1/2011

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Good Samaritan.

THE LOST COIN

6/1/2011

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the lost coin.

THE HIDDEN TREASURE

6/1/2011

Father John teaches his friends: Renata the girl; Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parables of Jesus through song, puppetry, animation, and much more.

THE PRODIGAL SON

9/14/2010

Father John teaches his friends Renata the girl, Timothy the mouse, and Leopold the frog about the parable of the Prodigal Son.

THE UNMERCIFUL SERVANT

6/18/2009

Father John tells the parable of The Unmerciful Servant and to help illustrate the virtues with a story of St. Juan Gualberto.

THE TALENTS

3/31/2009

Father John uses the Parable of the Talents to teach children the importance of sharing the individual talents that God has given them with others.

THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR

1/17/2009

Father John reads the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector in hopes that Renata will be humbled and come to recognize and regret her past actions.

THE SOWER

9/5/2008

Friar John teaches his friends Timothy-the mouse, Leopold-the frog, and Renata-the girl, biblical wisdom, as they learn about the Parable of the Sower through unique animation and song.

THE PERSISTENT FRIEND

6/11/2008

Friar John teaches his friends Timothy-the mouse, Leopold-the frog, and Renata-the girl biblical wisdom, as they learn about the persistent friend through unique animation and song.

THE HOUSE BUILT ON THE ROCK

6/1/2008

Friar John teaches his friends Timothy-the mouse, Leopold-the frog, and Renata-the girl, the meaning of the Biblical Parable, The House Built on Rock, and the importance of doing God’s will.

THE LOST SHEEP

4/25/2008

Father John teaches Timothy the mouse, Leopold the frog, and the young girl Renata about the parable of the lost sheep.