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CATHOLIC EXCHANGE LAUNCHES NEW
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FOOTBALL VERSION TO FOLLOW
“Champions of Faith: The Bases of Life” Sets New Standard as Catholic Faith Formation Media Tool
Oceanside, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2008) – One of the most acclaimed Catholic films in recent memory now has a sequel. On March 12, 2008, Champions of Faith: The Bases of Life will follow the multiple award-winning Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition onto DVD, providing an emotional and faith-filled look inside the personal lives of some of America’s most beloved baseball heroes. The second film in Catholic Exchange’s Champions of Faith® series - The Bases of Life stars Mike Piazza, Darrell Miller, Tom Glavine, Jeff Suppan and others, and uncovers in a striking way the true meaning of faith and God's message of love and forgiveness to mankind.
This stunning presentation of major sports stars’ fidelity to prayer and the sacraments of the Church is like no other faith formation tool ever produced – including the first Champions of Faith® film. “The Bases of Life is unique,” explained Tom Allen, the film’s director. “We go inside the home and family lives of Mike Piazza and Darrell Miller. We go inside St. Andrew’s and St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City – even into the crypt where Archbishop Sheen and Cardinal Cook are buried! We were given amazing access for this project and the result is a uniquely powerful film about how to live a truly Catholic life.”
In an age in which many sports heroes have fallen into disgrace, Champions of Faith: The Bases of Life brings the “other side” of sports to life by showcasing star players who are devoted to faith and family, Word and Sacrament. Aimed primarily at men and boys who hold these sports heroes in high esteem, the film takes a unique approach to highlighting the power and meaning of prayer, Reconciliation and the Eucharist, displaying the power of God in a way that people can understand and enjoy.
“As a faith-formation tool, there’s nothing like The Bases of Life,” explained Lisa Wheeler of The Maximus Group, the exclusive promoter of both Champions of Faith films. “This film answers the prayers of women who are eager to strengthen their husbands and sons in the faith. The effect it has on people is profound.”
For those who loved Catholic Exchange’s first film, Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition, the new DVD provides the perfect opportunity to own both films in a set and watch them again and again. The solidly Catholic and uniquely entertaining message can also be shared with friends and neighbors. To preview The Bases of Life, <<click here>>.
Next up for Catholic Exchange is Champions of Faith: Football Edition, which will explore the Catholic faith on the Gridiron both at the NFL and major college level. With commitments from world class players, coaches and financiers largely in place, Champions of Faith: Football promises to further establish the Champions of Faith® brand as by far-and-away the standard in Catholic filmed entertainment.
About Catholic Exchange
Catholic Exchange (CE) is a non-profit media organization that seeks to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ as proclaimed by the Catholic Church to the world through the modern tools of mass communication. Inspired by Pope John Paul II's call for a "New Evangelization" and in faithfulness to Pope Benedict XVI, CE strives to "put out into the deep" a first-rate response to the need for greater catechesis and revival of the lay faithful. Since its founding in 2001 by an independent group of laypeople, Catholic Exchange has provided an impressive menu of programs and services to the Church faithful, including production of the groundbreaking and award-winning Champions of Faith: Baseball, distribution financing for Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, authorship of the million-selling A Guide to the Passion and the bestselling A Guide to Narnia and DaVinci Deception, and the launch of Relevant Radio’s Morning Air with Jeff Cavins. For more information please visit www.catholicexchange.com.
About The Maximus Group
The Atlanta-based Maximus Group, which spearheaded the Catholic grassroots marketing campaigns for Catholic Exchange’s Champions of Faith: Baseball, Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ and Disney/Walden Media’s The Chronicles of Narnia, was instrumental in turning the historic election and installment of Pope Benedict XVI into a spectacular media event that honored and promoted the Catholic Church in an unprecedented way. It is the leading company in Catholic PR and marketing. For more information please visit www.maximusmg.com.
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For interview opportunities please contact:
Ashley Walker
The Maximus Group
Phone: (678) 990-9032
email: awalker@maximusmg.com
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