At first glance, you might think this is primarily about St. Thomas Becket Church in Veneta, OR. Indeed, the setting is their church, but it is not a dry info CD. This CD is meant to give to Catholics and non-Catholics alike, who express some interest in Tradition, the answers they need.

This is an excellent apologetics CD for such people, while almost completely avoiding polemics. It is a very positive look at the Church and Catholic life as it should be - traditional! The first twenty minutes speak in general of the Faith, Latin, Gregorian Chant, theology, the crisis in the Church, devotion to Our Lady, appropriate dress at Mass, the importance of the Real Presence, the manner of receiving Holy Communion - all while these things are shown before your eyes.

The "extras" may be even more valuable than the "main event": nine interviews (34 minutes total) with Frs. L. Novak, Hunter and Brandler on the following topics:

•The Church Fathers
•The Catholic Faith
•The Sacrifice of the Mass
•The Eucharist
•Catholic Worship
•The Catholic Family
•Catholic Education
•The Priesthood
•Becoming Catholic

The second section of extras consists of 32 critical excerpts from eight Early Church Fathers on points of Catholic doctrine. Intended primarily for those interested in the Faith, it is very inspiring for any and every Catholic.

To repeat, this DVD is not about any particular church, but about the principles and doctrines we hold dear, and, secondarily, how they are incarnated in a particular place. The quality is outstanding and for the price, you cannot go wrong. Buy one first, and I guarantee that most viewers will want several more to give away to friends and family. "THIS is what we are about."

54 minutes, DVD. Format region coded for North America only (NTSC).