3.Mission-evangelism in drama

Question 1

Catholic attitude towards mission/evangelism and example in a film (Les Mis:stealing)

Answer 1

Attitude:the main idea of mission is to show God’s love through doing good actions

Film:in Les Mis a thief steals from the Bishop,the bishop stops the police from jailing him by saying it was a gift and he urges him to do better-makes him a better person and sets up a factory to create opportunities

Question 2

Catholic attitudes to mission/evangelism and example in film (Les Mis:Javert pursuing Valjean)

Answer 2

Attitude:missionaries/evangelists are guided by teachings of Jesus who having the right attitude is more important than blindly following God’s law

Film:Valjean is constantly pursued by his former jailer as he can’t forgive Valjean and wants him in jail,later Valjean saves Javert’s live and he realises he can’t arrest him

Question 3

Catholic attitudes to mission/evangelism and example in film (The Mission)

Answer 3

Attitude:mission/evangelism require total commitment to God,may face hardships,ridiculed etc but it shouldn’t lessen their commitment

Film:European priest’s in S.America,native people attack by slave traders the priest’s defend despite the danger

Question 4

How can film have an impact on Catholics?

Answer 4

• illustrate the power such values can have to change and improve people’s lives
• inspire and encourage Christians to show these values in their own lives
• help to inspire Christians to preach the Gospel message to others and to show it
in their lives by their actions