INTRODUCTION TO FILM DIALOGUE

A. Course/Activity Description:

The course is a systematic and goal-oriented activity. It is a process of sharing our

discoveries of religious/spiritual dimensions in the film in the light of the Gospel. It is an
interpersonal communication of the viewers in their experiences of the film which will
lead to a more in- depth appreciation and reflection with regards to the film viewed.

B. Objectives:

1. To facilitate a process of dialogue, confrontation and clarification about one’s

experience of the film;
2. To have a better understanding and perception of the film;
3. To order, digest, and integrate experiences, vision and interpretations;
4. To grow and develop one’s capacity in religious and spiritual meaning-giving.

C. Target Participants: (Ideal number of participants 20 – 30 persons)

1. Parishes (PPC, WESTY, Catechists, Youth groups, mandated organizations, etc.)

2. Schools (teachers, students)
3. Religious Houses/Seminaries (religious, seminarians)

D. Number of Days: 1 day (at least 8 hours)

E. Methodologies/ Approaches:

1. Lecturette
2. Film Viewing
3. Reflection and sharing
4. Film dialogue

F. Materials/Needs:

1. An enclosed room/ classroom/ AV Room with chairs

2. Film (VHS, VCD or DVD)
3. TV set or LCD projector
4. VHS, VCD or DVD player

G. Expected Output:

1. Develop Critical Film Awareness and Sensitivity

2. Maturity in making stance regarding film issues
3. Formation of Social Conscience
 FILM DIALOGUE FACILITATORS’ TRAINING
A. Course/Activity Description:

The course is a systematic and goal-oriented activity. The activity will equip the
participants the necessary skills in the facilitation of Film Dialogue. The participant must
have experienced Film Dialogue by himself/herself so that he/she will have the basic idea
and experience in doing and conducting the activity.

B. Objectives:

1. To equip the participant with the basic principles in Film Dialogue;

2. To conduct a practicum (first hand experience) of the participants in the conduct
of Film Dialogue;
3. To grow and develop one’s capacity in religious and spiritual meaning-giving.

C. Target Participants: (Ideal number of participants 10 persons)

1. Parishes (PPC, WESTY, Catechists, Youth groups, mandated organizations, etc.)

2. Schools (teachers, students)
3. Religious Houses/Seminaries (religious, seminarians)

D. Number of Days: 1 day (at least 8 hours)

E. Methodologies/ Approaches:

1. Lecturette
2. Film Viewing
3. Reflection and sharing
4. Film Dialogue
5. Practicum

F. Materials/Needs:

1. An enclosed room/ classroom/ AV Room with chairs

2. Film (VHS, VCD or DVD)
3. TV set or LCD projector
4. VHS, VCD or DVD player

G. Expected Output:

1. Formation of Film Dialogue Facilitators

2. Develop Critical Film Awareness and Sensitivity
3. Maturity in making stance regarding film issues
 AN OPEN SPACE (RETREAT) FOR MEDIA PRACTIONERS
A. Course/Activity Description:

This activity is designed for media practitioners in print and broadcast. It is geared
towards “introspection” of media practitioners in prayers, silence, in Lectio Divina, in
the Eucharist and in “ Open Space” sharing.

B. Objectives:

1. To offer a venue for reflection and sharing with and among media practioners;
2. To reflect on the roles of the Messengers of Truth as weel as on challenges
confronting the media practitioners today and respond in the light of the Gospel;

C. Target Participants: (Ideal number of participants 15 to 20 persons)

1. Print Medium (Journalists)

2. Broadcast Medium (TV and Radio)
3. Artists (filmmakers, directors, performers, crew, others)
4. publishers, film producers

D. Number of Days: 2 days (overnight)

E. Methodologies/ Approaches:

1. Reflection
2. Open Sharing (Plenary/Group/Diad-Triad)
3. Lectio Divina
4. Eucharistic celebration
5. Confession

F. Materials/Needs:

1. Retreat House
2. Chapel
3. sound system

G. Expected Output:

1. Energized Christian Media Practioners (more dedicated and committed)

2. Renewed Christian Media Practioners (more mature, responsible)
 Course: MEDIA & SPIRITUALITY THRU FILM DIALOGUE
A. Course/Activity Description:

The course is a systematic and goal-oriented activity. It is a process of sharing our

discoveries of religious/spiritual dimensions in the film in the light of the Gospel. It is an
interpersonal communication of the viewers in their experiences of the film which will
lead to a more in- depth appreciation and reflection with regards to the film viewed.

B. Objectives:

1. To introduce basic understanding of Media and Spirituality;

2. To facilitate a process of dialogue, confrontation and clarification about one’s
experience of the film;
3. To have a better understanding and perception of the film;
4. To order, digest, and integrate experiences, vision and interpretations;
5. To grow and develop one’s capacity in religious and spiritual meaning-giving.

C. Target Participants: Minimum of 35 participants, maximum of 150 participants

1. Schools (administrators, teachers, non-teaching personnel, students)

2. Parishes (PPC, WESTY, Catechists, Youth groups, mandated organizations, etc.)
3. Religious Houses/Seminaries (religious, seminarians)

D. Course Duration: 1 day (at least 8 hours)

E. Methodologies/ Approaches:

1. Lecturette
2. Film Viewing
3. Reflection and Open Sharing
4. Film Dialogue

F. Materials/Needs:

1. An enclosed room/ classroom/ Audio-Visual Room

2. Film (VHS, VCD or DVD format)
3. TV set for small group or LCD projector with screen for bigger group
4. VHS, VCD or DVD player and sound system with auxiliary

G. Expected Output:

1. Develop Critical Film Awareness and Sensitivity

2. Maturity in making stance regarding film issues
3. Formation of Social Conscience
4. Deepened one’s Spirituality
 FLOW OF THE DAY

A.M.

8:00 – 8:15 : Morning Praise

: Welcome Remarks – by Local Partner
: Introduction and Orientation – by TBCMP & ISA

8:15 – 9:00 : Lecturette I – Media and Spirituality

9:00 – 9:30 : Lecturette II – Introduction to Film Dialogue

9:30 – 9:45 : Break

9:45 – 12noon : Film Viewing

12noon : Lunch Break

P.M.

1:30 – 2:30 : Group Reflection & Open Sharing

: Deepening

2:30 – 4:30 : Film viewing

4:30 – 5:00 : Reflection and Deepening

Conclusions

5:00 – 5:30 : Distribution of Certificates - by Local Partner & TBMP/CSM

Closing Remarks – Local Partner
 TBMP & CSM POOL OF RESOURCE PERSONS
Rev. Fr. Christian “Toots” B. Buenafe, O.Carm. is the Director of the Titus
Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and
the Coordinator of the Directing Team of the Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM) - a
research-based institute for the scientific and academic study of Spirituality; both are
Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. He holds a Master’s degree in Pastoral
Ministry and currently pursuing his post- graduate degree (Ph.D. in Organization
Development) at the Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute (SAIDI).

Miss Ma. Fatima “Jofti” A. Villena is the Program Coordinator of the Titus
Brandsma Media Program. She finished her BS Mass Communication degree from
Centro Escolar University (CEU) and currently working on her thesis for her Master’s in
Journalism at the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC). She heads
the pelikula@titusbrandsma, a group of film enthusiasts, professionals, students,
religious, actors, writers and directors who are into film dialogue.

Miss Ma. Rowena “Weng” O. Ladaga is the Research Coordinator of the Center
for Spirituality- Manila (CSM). She supervises research projects and conducts her own
researches for the CSM. She worked with Tri-people NGO in Mindanao for three years
before she became a Researcher of the Titus Brandsma Center- Media Program. She got
her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Mindanao State University (MSU) in the
Islamic City of Marawi; her Master’s in Professional Studies in Communication
Development from the University of the Philippines- Open University and another
Master’s in Communication and Media Studies from Monash University in Melbourne,
Australia.

Mr. Anthony G. Roman is the Staff Assistant of the Federation of Asian Bishops’
Conferences - Office of Social Communications (FABC- OSC) based in Manila since
1995. He finished his BS Industrial Engineering degree from the Catholic University of
Sto. Tomas- Manila and his Master’s in Communication Management major in Corporate
Communications from the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC).
Since 2002, he is with the UST Graduate School teaching “Church and New Media”,
“Church and Public Relations”, and “Introduction to Social Communications”.

Rev. Fr. Reynold H. Caigoy, O.Carm. is currently the President of Mount

Carmel College in Escalante City, Negros Occidental. He finished his Bachelor’s degree
in Philosophy from Lourdes College, Lipa City and his Master’s in Pastoral Ministry
from the Our Lady of the Angels Seminary, Quezon City. In 1996, he finished his
certificate course in Media Education and Spirituality from CREC-AVEX, Catholic
University of Lyon, France and Gregorian University in Rome. Presently, he is pursuing
his Master’s in Communications Management at the Asian Institute of Journalism and
Communication.
May 31, 2004

Sr, Natalyn Agustin, OSA

Principal
Sta. Monica Academy
Baao, Camarisnes Sur

Dear Sr. Agustin,

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center for
Spirituality- Manila - a research-based institute for the scientific and academic study
of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We have designed
modules on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be offered to
professionals, school administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel; and “Basic
Journalism Seminar” for students who are involved in your school paper.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons. As
arranged earlier in Baguio City, please confirm the dates which we have agreed upon:

August 12- 13, 2004 (Thursday & Friday) – Basic Journalism Seminar
with your students

August 14, 2004 (Saturday)- Media & Spirituality thru Film Dialogue
with your administrators, faculty, non- teaching personnel

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for confirmation. We will arrive on August 11, 2004 in
the afternoon.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program and Center for Spirituality- Manila

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will facilitate the entire course;
3. Will prepare the LCD for power point presentation and film viewing;

B. Local Partner: Sta. Monica Academy, Baao, Camarines Sur

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 100)

participants) from the school and from other schools;
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (preferably an Audio- Visual
Room for small group);
3. Will prepare the sound system (microphone) with auxiliary,
4. Will prepare VCD and VHS players and screen for film viewing
5. Will take charge of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons while in
Baao, Camarines Sur;
6. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given after the end
of the course. The certificate will be given by the school in partnership with the
Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center for Spirituality- Manila.
May 31, 2004

Sr. Mila Gimeno, M.A

President
Assumption College of Davao
R. Castillo St., Agdao, Davao City

Dear Sr. Gimeno,

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to professionals, administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel, students and
film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will be available
once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module beneficial to your school and to other
schools in the metropolis, and so we would like to propose that this course will be
offered in Davao City with your school as our local partner. The TBMP and CSM are
proposing if the course can be offered on July 10, 2004, Saturday, in your school and
be our partner.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details of the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
3. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: Assumption College of Davao, Agdao, Davao City

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants) from the partner school and other schools;
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (preferably an Audio- Visual
Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system with auxiliary and microphones
4. Will prepare LCD for power point presentation and screen for film viewing;
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will serve snacks and lunch to the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given after the end
of the course. The certificate will be given by the school in partnership with the
Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center for Spirituality- Manila.

NOTE: This is a sponsored course by the TBMP & CSM’s international partners.
However, if the local partner will charge a Registration Fee for every participant to
subsidize its expenses (e.g. food of the Resource Persons, reproduction of certificates,
etc.); the TBMP & CSM programs would like to have a share of 50% from the net
proceeds of the Registration Fees to support the programs of TBMP & CSM. Thank you.
June 01, 2004

Mrs. Maricar Virtucio Panda

Dean, College of Mass Communication
Ateneo de Davao University
Roxas Avenue, Davao City

Dear Dean Panda,

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to professionals, administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel, students and
film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will be available
once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module beneficial to your college and to other
schools in the metropolis, and so we would like to propose that this course will be
offered in Davao City with your college as our local partner. The TBMP and CSM are
proposing if the course can be offered on July 20, 2004, Tuesday, in the university with
the College of Mass Communication as our partner.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details of the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
3. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: College of Mass Communication

Ateneo de Davao University
Roxas Avenue, Davao City

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants) from the college and from other schools;
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (preferably an Audio- Visual
Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system (microphone) with auxiliary,
4. Will prepare the screen, LCD for power point presentation and film viewing;
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will serve snacks and lunch to the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given after the end
of the course. The certificate will be given by the school in partnership with the
Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center for Spirituality- Manila.

NOTE: This is a sponsored course by the TBMP & CSM’s international partners.
However, if the local partner will charge a Registration Fee for every participant to
subsidize its expenses (e.g. food of the Resource Persons, reproduction of certificates,
etc.); the TBMP & CSM programs would like to have a share of 50% from the net
proceeds of the Registration Fees to support the programs of TBMP & CSM. Thank you.
June 01, 2004

Mrs. Remedios Ayunon

Principal, Elementary Department
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
Lantana St., Cubao, Quezon City

Dear Mrs. Ayunon,

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to professionals, administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel, students and
film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will be available
once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module beneficial to your school and to other
MAPSA schools in the metropolis, and so we would like to propose that this course will
be offered in Metro Manila with your school as our local partner.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details of the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
3. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: Immaculate Conception Cathedral School – Elementary Department

Lantana Street, Cubao, Quezon City

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants) from the partner school and other schools;
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (preferably an Audio- Visual
Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system with auxiliary and microphones
4. Will prepare LCD for power point presentation and screen for film viewing;
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will serve snacks and lunch to the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given after the end
of the course. The certificate will be given by the school in partnership with the
Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center for Spirituality- Manila.

NOTE: This is a sponsored course by the TBMP & CSM’s international partners.
However, if the local partner will charge a Registration Fee for every participant to
subsidize its expenses (e.g. food of the Resource Persons, reproduction of certificates,
etc.); the TBMP & CSM programs would like to have a share of 50% from the net
proceeds of the Registration Fees to support the programs of TBMP & CSM. Thank you.
June 7, 2004

The President
St. Theresa’s College
Mango Avenue, Cebu City

Dear Sister President,

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to professionals, school administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel,
students and film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will
be available once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module beneficial to your school and to other
schools in the metropolis, and so we would like to propose that this course will be
offered in Cebu City with your school as our local partner. The TBMP and CSM are
proposing if the course can be offered on August 27, 2004, Friday, in St. Theresa’s
College.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details on the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
June 7, 2004

The Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
University of San Jose- Recoletos
Cebu City

Dear Sir/Madam:

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to professionals, administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel, students and
film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will be available
once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module beneficial to your college and to other
schools in the metropolis, and so we would like to propose that this course will be
offered in Cebu City with your college as our local partner. The TBMP and CSM are
proposing if the course can be offered on August 26, 2004, Thursday, in the university
with the College of Arts and Sciences as our partner.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details of the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
June 7, 2004

The Dean
College of Mass Communication
University of San Carlos
Cebu City

Dear Sir/Madam:

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to professionals, administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel, students and
film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will be available
once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module beneficial to your college and to other
schools in the metropolis, and so we would like to propose that this course will be
offered in Cebu City with your college as our local partner. The TBMP and CSM are
proposing if the course can be offered on August 25, 2004, Wednesday, in the university
with the College of Mass Communication as our partner.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details of the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
May 31, 2004

The Dean
College of Mass Communication
St. Paul University
Dumaguete City

Dear ____________,

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to professionals, administrators, faculty and non-teaching personnel, students and
film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will be available
once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Roles and
Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 3.) Background of the Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module beneficial to your college and to other
schools in the metropolis, and so we would like to propose that this course will be
offered in Cebu City with your college as our local partner. The TBMP and CSM are
proposing if the course can be offered on August 24, 2004, Tuesday, in the university
with the College of Mass Communication as our partner.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details of the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
3. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: College of Mass Communication

St. Theresa’s College
Mango Avenue, Cebu City

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants) from the college and from other schools;
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (preferably an Audio- Visual
Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system (microphone) with auxiliary,
4. Will prepare the screen, LCD for power point presentation and film viewing;
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will serve snacks and lunch to the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given after the end
of the course. The certificate will be given by the school in partnership with the
Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center for Spirituality- Manila.

NOTE: This is a sponsored course by the TBMP & CSM’s international partners.
However, if the local partner will charge a Registration Fee for every participant to
subsidize its expenses (e.g. food of the Resource Persons, reproduction of certificates,
etc.); the TBMP & CSM programs would like to have a share of 50% from the net
proceeds of the Registration Fees to support the programs of TBMP & CSM. Thank you.
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
3. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: College of Mass Communication

University of San Carlos
Cebu City

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants) from the college and from other schools;
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (preferably an Audio- Visual
Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system (microphone) with auxiliary,
4. Will prepare the screen, LCD for power point presentation and film viewing;
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will serve snacks and lunch to the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given after the end
of the course. The certificate will be given by the school in partnership with the
Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center for Spirituality- Manila.

NOTE: This is a sponsored course by the TBMP & CSM’s international partners.
However, if the local partner will charge a Registration Fee for every participant to
subsidize its expenses (e.g. food of the Resource Persons, reproduction of certificates,
etc.); the TBMP & CSM programs would like to have a share of 50% from the net
proceeds of the Registration Fees to support the programs of TBMP & CSM. Thank you.
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
3. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: College of Arts and Sciences

University of San Jose- Recoletos
Cebu City

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants) from the college and from other schools;
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (preferably an Audio- Visual
Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system (microphone) with auxiliary,
4. Will prepare the screen, LCD for power point presentation and film viewing;
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will serve snacks and lunch to the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given after the end
of the course. The certificate will be given by the school in partnership with the
Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center for Spirituality- Manila.

NOTE: This is a sponsored course by the TBMP & CSM’s international partners.
However, if the local partner will charge a Registration Fee for every participant to
subsidize its expenses (e.g. food of the Resource Persons, reproduction of certificates,
etc.); the TBMP & CSM programs would like to have a share of 50% from the net
proceeds of the Registration Fees to support the programs of TBMP & CSM. Thank you.
June 15, 2004

TO: Seminary Rector, Dean of Academics, Faculty Members

Superior of Religious Houses, Formation Teams
Seminarians and Religious Formands

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to priests, religious and lay, seminarians and sisters, novices and pre- novices,
professionals, and film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which
will be available once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Flow of the
Day, 3.) Roles and Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 4.) Background of the
Pool of Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module relevant to your Formation program
and so we would like to propose that this course will be offered in your seminary/
formation house/ convent and be our local partner. The date shall be mutually agreed and
arranged between your seminary/ formation house/ convent and the TBMP-CSM.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or thru our email
address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more clarifications and details on the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila
 ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
3. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: Seminary or Religious House within Metro Manila

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants)
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (a room or Audio- Visual Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system (microphone) with auxiliary,
4. Will prepare the screen, LCD for power point presentation and film viewing
(*open for arrangement);
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will serve snacks and lunch to the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given to the
participants after the end of the course. The certificate will be given by the
seminary in partnership with the Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center
for Spirituality- Manila. (*open for arrangement)
 Course: MEDIA & SPIRITUALITY THRU FILM DIALOGUE
A. Course/Activity Description:

The course is a systematic and goal-oriented activity. It is a process of sharing our

discoveries of religious/spiritual dimensions in the film in the light of the Gospel. It is an
interpersonal communication of the viewers in their experiences of the film which will
lead to a more in- depth appreciation and reflection with regards to the film viewed.

B. Objectives:

1. To introduce basic understanding of Media and Spirituality;

2. To facilitate a process of dialogue, confrontation and clarification about one’s
experience of the film;
3. To have a better understanding and perception of the film;
4. To order, digest, and integrate experiences, vision and interpretations;
5. To grow and develop one’s capacity in religious and spiritual meaning-giving.

C. Target Participants: Minimum of 35 participants, maximum of 150 participants

1. Schools (administrators, teachers, non-teaching personnel, students)

2. Parishes (PPC, WESTY, Catechists, Youth groups, mandated organizations, etc.)
3. Religious Houses/Seminaries (religious, seminarians)

D. Course Duration: 1 day (at least 8 hours)

E. Methodologies/ Approaches:

1. Lecturette
2. Film Viewing
3. Reflection and Open Sharing
4. Film Dialogue

F. Materials/Needs:

1. An enclosed room/ classroom/ Audio-Visual Room

2. Film (VHS, VCD or DVD format)
3. TV set for small group or LCD projector with screen for bigger group
4. VHS, VCD or DVD player and sound system with auxiliary

G. Expected Output:

1. Develop Critical Film Awareness and Sensitivity

2. Maturity in making stance regarding film issues
3. Formation of Social Conscience
 4. Deepened one’s Spirituality

ROLES AND TASKS OF PARTIES IN THE JOINT PROGRAM

A. Titus Brandsma Media Program (TBMP) and Center for Spirituality- Manila (CSM)

1. Will take care of the transportation expenses of the Resource Persons;

2. Will facilitate the entire course;

B. Local Partner: Immaculate Conception School of Theology

Regional Major Seminary for Northern Luzon
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

1. Will invite participants to the course (a minimum of 35 to a maximum of 150

participants)
2. Will prepare the venue for the wholeday course (a room or Audio- Visual Room);
3. Will prepare the sound system (microphone) with auxiliary,
4. Will prepare the screen, LCD for power point presentation and film viewing;
5. Will prepare DVD, VCD and VHS players for film viewing;
6. Will take care of the Board and Lodging of the Resource Persons;
7. Will design and reproduce the Certificate of Attendance to be given to the
participants after the end of the course. The certificate will be given by the
seminary in partnership with the Titus Brandsma Media Program and the Center
for Spirituality- Manila. (*if the seminary would like to credit the activity as a
formal course/ training with certificate.)
June 14, 2004

Very Rev. William David Antonio, S.Th.D.

Rector
Immaculate Conception School of Theology
Regional Major Seminary for Northern Luzon
Vigan City, Ilocos Sur

Dear Father Antonio,

Peace and Goodwill! I am writing you on behalf of the Titus Brandsma Media
Program (TBMP) - the Carmelite Media Ministry in the Philippines and the Center
for Spirituality - Manila (CSM) - a research-based institute for the scientific and
academic study of Spirituality; both are Carmelite programs based in Quezon City. We
have designed a module on “Media and Spirituality thru Film Dialogue” ready to be
offered to priests, religious and lay, seminarians and sisters, professionals, students and
film enthusiasts. This module is an 8- hour course (wholeday) which will be available
once you will accept to be our local partner in its implementation.

Attached with this letter are the: 1.) Course Orientation Paper; 2.) Flow of the
Day, 3.) Roles and Tasks of the Parties in the Joint Program; and 4.) Background of the
Pool of Resource Persons.

We hope that you will consider the module relevant to your Formation program
and so we would like to propose that this course will be offered in your seminary on
September 10, 2004, Friday and be our local partner.

You may contact Miss Jofti Villena at Tel. No. 02-7266054 or Fr. Toots Buenafe,
O.Carm. at 0916- 2207553 or thru our email address: tbcmedia@tri-isys.com for more
details and confirmation on the said proposal.

Very truly yours,

Rev. Fr. Christian B. Buenafe, O.Carm.

Director, Titus Brandsma Media Program
Coordinator, Center for Spirituality- Manila