Close Encounters with the Mass

Designed to help elementary school-aged children understand the symbolism and rituals of the Celebration of the Eucharist and Catholic mass, this short live-action program finds young Sandra working on her homework, but confused about statements her substitute religion teacher Mr. Ferndock made concerning mass. Dozing off in front of the TV, Sandra lands in the control room of the “Mass Channel,” where her guardian angel sets both her and Mr. Ferndock straight on the meaning of mass, and underscores its continuing relevance in Catholicism today. Offering examples and presenting terminology that will be easily understood by the younger target audience, this primer on basic questions related to mass will be especially helpful for parochial schools, as well as public libraries with children's religious collections. Recommended. Aud: I, J, P. (L. Stevens)