The Catholic Conference of Kentucky has produced the following educational video tapes. Copies of the these tapes are available in all four diocesan resource centers. Individuals and organizations may purchase a copy of these videos and their study guides from the Catholic Conference for duplication and shipping costs ($15.00). Call the office in Frankfort at 502-875-4345 to order.

Total running time: 12 Minutes        

Target audience: Middle and High school students

Abstract: Kentucky's bishops make their arguments for abolishing the use of capital punishment. Much of the opposition is based in Catholic theology, but also incorporates pragmatic social policy reasoning against capital punishment. Targeted for a teenage population, the video makes an excellent introduction to adults interested in the issue. Small group study guide available.

Total running time: 19 Minutes        

Target audience: High school students to adults      

Abstract: Personal interview with death-row inmate, Harold McQueen, Jr. 72 hours before his 1997 execution in Kentucky's electric chair. Viewers taken through a life destroyed by alcohol and drug abuse. Mr. McQueen delivers a powerful testimonial detailing the consequences of untreated chemical dependency. Small group study guide available.

 

Catholic Conference of Kentucky

1042 Burlington Lane

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

502-875-4345 502-875-2841 Fax cckstaffATccky.org

Last modified: April, 2008