Movies and TvShows featuring "catechism" theme.

A hundred years after Europeans set foot in the New World, Brazil still remains largely unexplored. The Conquest recounts the saga of the earliest adventurers who wandered through these unknown lands. Jesuit priests, adventurers seeking gold, slaves and indigenous tribes were entangled in unceasing battles, at a time when laws were made by the sharp edge of a sword.

The Boston Globe hires a new editor, Marty Baron, who urges the Spotlight team to investigate the claims of child molestation and cover-up within the Catholic Archdiocese. As the investigation proceeds, the team uncovers a pattern of sexual abuse by Catholic priests and an ongoing cover-up by the church. They write a story exposing the truth, leading to an influx of victims coming forward. The film ends with the resignation of Cardinal Law.

In a small Mexican province, a young priest named Padre Amaro is faced with temptation and scandal when he falls in love with a young woman while also dealing with drug trafficking and corruption within the Church.

In 1832, an Italian lieutenant fights against a cholera epidemic and falls in love with a married countess during his journey through Provence.

The Boys of St. Vincent is a powerful and disturbing movie that delves into the dark and haunting world of child abuse within a Catholic orphanage in 1970s Newfoundland. The film follows the experiences of young boys who are subjected to physical, emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of the priests in charge. It explores the lasting impact of trauma and the struggle for justice in the face of a powerful institution. The story is based on true events and serves as a stark reminder of the abuses that can occur behind closed doors.

During World War II, a young Polish boy befriends a Nazi officer in order to protect and save his family from persecution. The boy must navigate the complexities of loyalty, morality, and survival in a time of war.

In Life with Father, a redheaded man and his family navigate the challenges of daily life, religion, and relationships in 1880s New York.

Corpo Celeste follows the story of a 13-year-old girl named Marta who moves with her mother and sister from Switzerland to a small southern Italian town. Marta feels lost and disconnected in this new environment, especially as she prepares for her confirmation in the Catholic Church. She becomes involved in the church's activities and encounters a number of challenges as she navigates her faith, family relationships, and the expectations of her community.

Blame It on Fidel! (2006) is a drama movie set in 1970s France. The story follows the daughter of a political activist who starts to learn about the world and the complexities of life through her interactions with her nanny. The movie explores themes of political activism, exile, and the impact of social and cultural changes.

After a violent incident in Lucy's public school, her atheist parents Stuart and Alison decide to find her a safe 'traditional' school. The only one they can afford is St. Mary of the Veil, run by nuns whose 'preference' for Catholic families is de facto exclusivity, given the waiting list. So they pose as devout, and get his murky mate Eddie to find them a priest they can 'bribe' for a parish reference, while Lucy is genuinely converted. It works, but when Stuart overhears a dark secret things take a tragic turn.

Sugar Cane Alley is a poignant and heartfelt movie that takes place in a small French Caribbean village during the 1930s. It tells the story of a young boy named Jose, who is raised by his grandmother and struggles to overcome the challenges of poverty and exploitation on a sugar cane plantation. Through his determination and resilience, Jose navigates a world filled with hardship, racial tensions, and limited opportunities. Along the way, he experiences the power of education, friendship, and the strength of his community. This autobiographical film explores themes of inequality, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life.

Evocation of the life of Bernadette Soubirous, the eldest of four children, who, at the age of fifteen, experiences a religious vision at the Massabielle grotto near Lourdes.

A group of pioneering nuns bravely stand up to the Catholic Church patriarchy, fighting for their livelihoods, convictions and equality against an all-powerful Cardinal. From marching in Selma in 1965 to the Women’s March in 2018, these women have reshaped our society with their bold acts of defiance.

Religious Show of Mother Angelica, a key founder of EWTN.