


One prominent journalist rightly called it “the most important media project in the history of the Catholic Church in America.” Volume One of The Pivotal Players (a second six-part volume is still in development) builds on Bishop Barron’s groundbreaking 2011 series Catholicism, which sold more than 100,000 DVD copies, aired on hundreds of PBS stations around the world, and has been seen by millions. In Bishop Robert Barron’s new documentary film series Catholicism: The Pivotal Players, he journeys into the lives of six people who helped shaped the Catholic Church – and the whole world. The Leader Guide commentary was compiled under the direction and approval of Bishop Barron.A reformer. This preparation can be accomplished either before or after viewing the video.

Participants should read the commentary in their Study Guide and prepare the questions before the small group discussion. Anthony Esolen, professor of Renaissance English Literature at Providence College (Michelangelo) Dale Ahlquist, founding president of the American Chesterton Society (G.K.Ian Ker, world's leading Newman scholar (Bl. Paul Murray, O.P., Dominican preacher and spiritual master (St. Matthew Levering, renowned Catholic theologian and Thomistic scholar (St. Raniero Cantalamessa, Franciscan priest and preacher to the papal household (St. You’ll go deeper with top experts from around the world, including:

All study coordinators or group facilitators can also register for free training webinars.Įach lesson in the Guide provides detailed commentary on Bishop Barron’s video and “Questions for Understanding" based on the video, Scripture, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The “Questions for Application" in each lesson aid in connecting the material to our own lives and experiences. Each session should include video viewing and group discussion of Study Guide questions. The Facilitator’s Guide details how to plan, promote, and present the study.įor group study, you can present the program in 12 or 13 sessions of 60-90 minutes each. The Leader's Guide includes the Facilitator’s Guide, all 12 lessons from the participant’s Study Guide, and an Answer Key for the Questions for Understanding.
