Champions of Faith (BASEBALL EDITION)

Champions of Faith (BASEBALL EDITION)

Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition is a groundbreaking film that portrays the intersection of sports and faith by showcasing how some of Major League Baseball's biggest stars - including Mike Piazza, Tom Glavine, Sandy Alomar, Jr., and many others - have been shaped and uplifted by their Catholic faith. This inspiring DVD provides some of baseball's best with a unique platform to discuss faith, family, teamwork, sacrifice, leadership, humility, and the many virtues and spiritual lessons they have learned from our national pastime.
 
Product Details:
DVD Chapter Titles: Baseball: A Metaphor for Life
Mike Sweeney: Just Pedal
Perseverance: Never Quit
Jack McKeon: I Needed a Miracle
Humility: A Game of Failure
Rich Donnelly: The Chicken Runs at Midnight
Prayer: Ask and It Will Is Given
Jeff Suppan & David Eckstein: Most Valuable Players
The Mass: He Wants to Give Himself to Us
Mike Piazza: I Believe in You

Editorial Reviews:

 Among the featured players and coaches are Mike Piazza, David Eckstein, Jeff Suppan, Tom Glavine, Mike Sweeney, Sean Casey, Ivan Rodriguez, Rich Donnelly, Jack McKeon, Jim Leyland, Craig Biggio, Juan Pierre, Sandy Alomar Jr., Mike Scioscia, Chris Speier, Carlos Beltran, Lance Berkman, and many others. Champions of Faith redefines the modern-day hero and is sure to thrill and inspire you from beginning to end.

"This entertaining and moving film breaks new ground in allowing cultural icons to be part of a high-quality film and at the same time to speak lovingly of Jesus Christ and how their spiritual lives have enriched their professional careers. This is a prime example of what the Church needs to be doing to reach people where they are. It is a beautiful expression of evangelization through media." --Cardinal Justin Rigali of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Champions of Faith succeed in uplifting young people with the stories of authentic and admirable baseball heroes who are totally open in revealing the role religious faith plays in their lives as Christians. This engaging production should be shared and discussed with youths in schools, religious education classes, and team meetings. To me, it's a nine-inning faith classic! --Bishop Ignatius Catanello, Auxiliary Bishop Diocese of Brooklyn

The story just unfolded, so unfolding, and every piece was great and very inspiring. There are many times I was in tears just from the emotion of it - from everybody's story. I've had some great moments in my life but being part of this and telling people about my story is one of my proudest moments. --Mike Piazza, Designated Hitter for the Oakland A's,
12-time All-Star 

Product Details:
Actors: Mike Piazza, Ozzie Guillen, Sean Casey, Ivan Rodriguez, Juan Pierre
Directors: John Morales
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: Spanish
Number of discs: 1
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Catholic Exchange
DVD Release Date: April 20, 2007
Run Time: 65 minutes