Film School
so, what the heck is
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Film School is our Sunday morning spiritual formation class.
We gather at 9:00 am in the basement of St. Thomas Church.
All 7th – 12th graders are
welcome to join us.
And yes, parents can come and see
what it’s all about too!
Film School gathers from mid-September thru mid-May.
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so you just sit in the basement
and do this?
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Well, not exactly.
We aren’t really all that interested in just watching movies…But we are interested in what story is being told. God is The Great Storyteller.
The Scriptures are filled with story after story (not myths, not legends, not fables) and these Stories tell of God’s People cooperating with God in order to make the world as God wants it to be.
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Sometimes we get it right.
Sometimes we miss the mark.
As we watch films in Film School,
we talk about how the story being
told in the film lines up
(or doesn’t line up)
with The Story that God is telling in Scripture and in our world today.
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OK, but why don’t you do a bible study like other sunday schools?
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We do.
We read the Bible in Film School.
Every. Single. Time.
Film School wouldn’t and couldn’t exist without the Bible. Films are the way that our culture today tells its Story and we must always take the opportunity to measure that against God’s Story.
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What films have you done?
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There are too many to list here.
we’ve done animated films, dramas, comedies, super-hero, fantasy, etc. Again, we’re more interested in what Story is being told and not so much the special effects
(but those are awesome too!)
If you’d like to see a full list of films we’ve done over the years…
CLICK HERE
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what films are we doing
this coming year?
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Below is the 2023/24 Film School slate of films!!
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But first, a quick word about
The Green Bay Packers.
Because almost all of the Packers’ home games are at 12 noon, and because Aran runs STYG’s fundraising partnership with Lambeau Field, this means Aran has to be at most of the Packers’ home games 3 hours before kick-off. This means he can’t be at St. Thomas at 9AM on those Sundays. As a result, Film School will look a little strange for the first few months but once we get past Christmas, we’ll be back to normal.
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The Way Way Back
Sundays September 17, October 1, 15, & 22
9:00AM
in the youth room
One of the best films of the 2010’s decade, The Way Way Back deals with family, coming of age, discovering who you’re created to be, and more.
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Bart Sells His Soul
Sunday, November 5
9:00AM
in the youth room
A season 7 episode of the always thought provoking The Simpsons will give us the opportunity to talk about what is means to believe in a soul, and what Jesus means when he says, “What could you ever trade your soul for?” (Matthew 16)
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
Sunday, December 3
9:00AM
in the parish hall
all ages welcome
A classic never dies! And this amazing TV special fits that category. Bring the whole family and join us in the parish hall for Film School for all!
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Sunday, December 10
9:00AM
in the parish hall
all ages welcome
What is Christmas all about? Has our culture tried to sell us something that doesn’t look at all like what Christmas could be? Everyone is welcome to join us for Film School for all.
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The Office – Season 2 Episode 21
Sunday, January 21
9:00AM
in the youth room
It’s one of the most popular shows to stream while you’re just chilling. But guess what? Even The Office can teach us things about how to treat one anotehr and how to resolve conflict. Join us as we watch Michael, Jim, Pam, Dwight, Angela, Kevin, and all your heroes deal with “dealing with each other”.
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Over The Hedge
Sundays, February 4, 18, & 25
9:00AM
in the youth room
How much stuff do you have? How much stuff do we need to be happy? This hilarious film isn’t just a comedy, but also asks fundamental questions about how we can live in the world God gave us.
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Arrival
Sundays, March 3, 10, 17, & 24
9:00AM
in the youth room
When is an alien movie not about aliens? When it’s a movie about understanding people who are different from us. An all star cast makes this movie so good but the story is even better.
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Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
Sundays, April 7, 14, & 21
9:00AM
in the youth room
You’ve never seen a film like this, we guarantee it. Family, love, fun, heart-wrenching, and more is all rolled in to one of the greatest movies you’ll ever see. Seriously.
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Benny & Joon
Sundays, May 12, 19, & 26
9:00AM
in the youth room
During Mental Health Awareness Month, this film helps to alleviate the negative stigma that surrounds mental health care. This is a beautiful film starring a very young Johnny Depp.
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If you’d like to see a list of films we done in the past please view the
Film School Archives
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