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CASE Press Release (Word doc.)
The BBC will broadcast the first episode of this adaptation of the events of Holy Week on BBC One on Palm Sunday, 16th March. The final episode will be shown on Easter Sunday, 23rd March.
All four of the broadcasts will be during peak time viewing.
The series is described as an attempt to understand and retell the
events of the last days of Jesus’ life as they are
recorded in the Gospels. The story is told from three
points of view: the religious authorities; the Romans;
and Jesus and his disciples. All the key players are
intimately characterised, with Jesus at the centre.
Episode one starts with Jesus’ prophetic entrance
through the East Gate of Jerusalem. It follows him to
his crucifixion. The last episode deals in
detail with Jesus’ resurrection appearances and their
impact on the disciples. Like the first disciples, viewers
will be left trying to understand what has happened,
and what it might mean.
There was no “religious” motive in producing this series.
We are told that the BBC were simply looking for a great story to tell
in episodic drama.
Although some aspects of this drama adaptation will not correspond with Catholic teaching, this broadcast presents itself as an evangelisation opportunity since many people will be talking about Jesus and 'The Passion' story who would not otherwise be doing so. To that end, CASE has collated below a range of resources to equip and enable you to reach out to people. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require further information or materials. Some of the resources below have been kindly provided by our ecumenical partners.
Jesus image:‘Joseph Mawle as Jesus © BBC’. The above text has been sourced and adapted from a leaflet produced by the Churches' Media Council.
On this page you will find:
Things that you and your parish can do?
Dedicated Web Resource For Enquirers
Suggested Parish Newsletter Insert
Guidance from the Churches’ Media Council
Posters
Press Releases
Links
Things you can do: what can our parish / family do to make the most of this evangelistic opportunity? (Word doc.)
This resource provides simple ideas about how you can reach out to people.
Dedicated 'The Passion' Web Resource For Enquirers
The Catholic Enquiry Office, which is under the direction of CASE, has launched a dedicated 'The Passion' web resource aimed at non Catholic enquirers. It provides basic information about Holy Week but also encourages the reader to make a response to what they've read and heard. The page is interactive and offers video testimonies, free materials, a competition and links. It is available from: www.life4seekers.co.uk Please add this website address to the bottom of your e-mails and publish it on your websites and in newsletters. Press Release (Word doc.)
Suggested Parish Newsletter Insert
National BBC TV Opportunity: Use It To Evangelise
16 - 23 March 2008 BBC One is broadcasting 'The Passion', which is an an adaptation of of the events of Holy Week.
In a drama adaptation clearly there will be aspects of the series that do not correspond entirely with Catholic teaching. Nevertheless this broadcast is an opportunity for evangelisation since many people will be talking about Jesus and 'The Passion' story who would not otherwise be doing so; it is likely to stimulate discussion and reflection. CASE has collated a range of resources to equip and enable us to reach out to people and signpost them to the Gospels and our Holy Week and Easter services. Please see: www.caseresources.org.uk Alternatively ring tel: 020 8458 3316. E-mail: info@caseresources.org.uk
Guidance from the Churches’ Media Council
http://www.churchesmediacouncil.org.uk/passion/
Pdf format
You may choose to create and distribute a poster to signpost people to your Holy Week and Easter services or even a follow-up discussion evening.
An image has been provided by the BBC and can be used if the following strict limitations are observed:
1) The picture may be used only for the purpose of promoting or reviewing the BBC series 'The Passion'.
2) It must be credited with the words “© BBC”
3) It may not be used to promote any other cause or product, or for commercial gain.
If this fits in with your intended use, please go ahead. Click here for the image: ‘Joseph Mawle as Jesus © BBC’.
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Press release from the Churches Media Council (Jan. 08)
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Press release from the Churches Media Council (Feb. 08)
Image © www.istockphoto.co.uk
Thinking Faith
Read insightful reviews of BBC's new 'The Passion', episode by episode.
http://www.thinkingfaith.org/articles/20080316_1.htm
BBC Pack
The BBC’s comprehensive press pack for 'The Passion' is now available. It includes extensive interviews with cast, production crew and consultants. You can find it at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/02_february/25/passion.shtml
Image © www.istockphoto.co.uk
The BBC Passion website can be found at: www.bbc.co.uk/passion and
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/programmes/thepassion/
BBC The Passion Producer’s Podcast
Nigel Stafford Clark talks about this major BBC production which was recorded at the Churches Media Council Conference in June 2007. http://www.churchesmediacouncil.org.uk/conference/contributors/
The Times Online:
The BBC's bold new interpretation of 'The Passion'
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article3430244.ece
Rejesus is an ecumenical resource which provides information about the life and teaching of Jesus. See: www.rejesus.co.uk and http://www.rejesus.co.uk/passion Also see the website of the Christian Enquiry Agency: http://www.christianity.org.uk/
For more CASE resources please see: http://www.caseresources.org/resources/resources_downloads.htm
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