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The Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition on DVD is a groundbreaking film that showcases the intersection of sports and faith in Major League Baseball by profiling many of the most accomplished and devout figures in the game both on and off the field. Major League baseball champions Mike Piazza, David Eckstein, Jeff Suppan, Mike Sweeney, Jack McKeon and Rich Donnelly lead an All-Star line-up in this moving and uplifting sports special that tells the story of faith in baseball like no other film ever made.

Shot in breath-taking Hi-def video and set to a rousing musical score and soundtrack featuring Grammy Award-winning Third Day and legendary recording artist Bob Dylan, Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition serves to humanize some of the most celebrated and accomplished ballplayers of our time and restore the “sports hero” to its proper place in the American culture. You will laugh, cry, stand, cheer and be awed by the captivating personal stories captured in these interviews and the thrilling game highlights provided by Major League Baseball Productions. This inaugural production of Catholic Exchange's new film & video division provides some of the biggest names in our national pastime with a unique forum to discuss faith, family, teamwork, sac­rifice, leadership, humility and the many virtues and spiritual lessons they have learned from the game.

The players, coaches, and managers interviewed for this project and featured in this film include Mike Piazza, David Eckstein, Mike Sweeney, Jeff Suppan, Jack McKeon, Tom Glavine, Craig Biggio, Sean Casey, Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez, Jim Leyland, Mike Scioscia, Lance Berkman, Tim Salmon, Juan Pierre, Mark Prior, Carlos Beltran, Ozzie Guillen, A.J. Pierzynski, Chris Speier, Rich Donnelly, Sandy Alomar, Sr., Sandy Alomar Jr., and former player Darrell Miller. Champions of Faith: Baseball Edition provides an emotionally powerful, action-packed glimpse into what makes a baseball player – and a human being – great.

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"My congratulations to all involved in this creative evangelization tool !
I believe this will be a powerful tool for the youth to grow in their appreciation
of the faith as well as the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
I was very impressed with the testimony of Jack McKeon and the other athletes."

- Fr. Kevin Lixey, LC Vatican Sports Office

"It is with great pleasure that I send you my heartiest congratulations on your movie
CHAMPIONS OF FAITH. You've done a superb job; it was a great cinematic triumph and a splendid performance. I was so impressed in the way the movie intersects faith and sports. This movie is going to be a useful evangelization tool for many years to come especially for young people. The movie was saturated with the splendor of truth and uncompromisingly Catholic and the quality of this film was second to none. The Catholic baseball players profiled here are  athletes of sport and athletes of faith and they give glory to God for their accomplishments on and off the field. These baseball players are living out their baptismal and confirmation promises by: assuming "the role of disciple and witness to Christ, both within the ecclesial community and in temporal affairs" (C.C.C. 1319). This movie truly exceeded all my expectations; I just sat their in awe and praising God. I am sure the Lord is looking down upon you in light of this film and saying "well done, well done." My hat's off to you and my prayers go with you.
This movie is a must see for every Catholic male. It will make you proud 2 B Catholic."

- Jesse Romero, Retired Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff - Former USA Middleweight Kickboxing Champion


“Champions of Faith is a splendid documentary. It is deeply moving to see these baseball players, including future Hall of Famers, All-Stars, players and managers, demonstrate how their professional success has been accompanied by a deep love of their Catholic faith, a faith that they strive to live out everyday. This film is a powerful instrument of evangelization, and it is my hope that it will reach many people with its inspiring message.”

- Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York

"This film is a unique intersection of Catholicism and culture that highlights the importance of discussions of faith in the public arena. I was very impressed that these men who are so successful in the world of sports not only attribute their achievements to their faith but also make clear that without faith in God their success would be hollow. This entertaining and moving film breaks new ground in giving cultural icons an opportunity to be part of a high quality film and at the same time to speak lovingly of Jesus Christ and how their spiritual lives have enriched their professional careers. This is a prime example of what the Church needs to be doing to reach people where they are. It is a beautiful expression of evangelization through media."

- Justin Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Champions of Faith succeeds in uplifting young people with the stories of
authentic and admirable baseball heroes who are totally open in revealing
the role religious faith plays in their lives as Christians. This engaging production
ought to be shared and discussed with youths in schools, religious education
classes and team meetings. To me, it's a nine-inning faith classic!

Bishop Ignatius Catanello, Auxiliary Bishop – Diocese of Brooklyn

I thought CHAMPIONS OF FAITH was terrific . The witness to Christ of these baseball
stars and their unapologetic love of the Catholic Church was truly inspiring .
I hope many of our youth will get to see this wonderful film . I am happy to offer my endorsement.

- Bishop Thomas Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix

" Champions of Faith is an exciting and inspiring production.  
These are real men talking about real faith – a wonderful example for all of us. 
This is a great way to spread the word of God and show the impact of Christ in our world."

- Fr. Scott Reilly, LC, Territorial Director for Atlanta

"In my opinion, faith and sports go hand-in-hand.  First, because I consider this to be
one of the few activities that can be enjoyed for the entire family.  Second, because the sport is a healthy activity for the youth. Thirdly, all the athletes and coaches that I have known are people of faith that know they can count on God.  Seeing a baseball player make the sign of the cross before a game is an inspiration that shows a sincere faith.  We need more movies like CHAMPIONS OF FAITH!"

- Padre Alberto Cutie - Diocesan Priest of the Archdiocese of Miami
General Director of Catholic Communication for Radio Paz (Radio Paz en Miami)

"The superb quality of the Champions of Faith film will significantly benefit the
Christian media movement in general. It is very powerful when such iconic figures
like Mike Sweeney, Mike Piazza and Jeff Suppan step out and speak publicly about their faith. Hopefully this film will bring even more momentum to the growing trend of bringing uplifting and encouraging messages about faith to our culture."

- Chuck Colson Founder of Prison Fellowship and BreakPoint

Champions of Faith is a valuable tool for communicating the Catholic faith in an engaging way, through moving personal accounts of players and managers in Major League Baseball. A real home run!

Father Deo Rosales, Father Rosales is a priest of Opus Dei and a chaplain at Schuyler Hall Residence in New York

"Repeatedly, the Vatican has called for the aggressive use of the media to
promote the Faith. Unfortunately, in the midst of so many noble media efforts,
there has been a huge gap in materials that really communicate to men.
It appears that the tide may be turning. The new DVD, Champions of Faith,
is just the kind of media tool that will reach men – even those men who
seem uninterested in the Faith. Athletes who have trained and disciplined their
bodies and developed their athletic talent to reach the majors automatically earn
the respect of other men. When such athletes exhibit virtue and encourage faithfulness
to Christ and His Church, other men sit up and listen. This DVD is a perfect gift for
any man, a great resource for youth groups, and an ideal tool for fathers
and sons to watch together. Highly recommended!"

Steve Wood Founder, St. Joseph 's Covenant Keepers Author,
Christian Fatherhood Host of The Carpenter Shop and Faith & Family


There has never been anything quite like Champions of Faith . It is as inspiring
as it is professionally crafted . Guaranteed to touch to all Catholics, the film
demonstrates the role that Catholicism plays in the life of some of today's
greatest baseball players and managers. As such it acts as a perfect soundboard
for discussions at home and in the classroom. I highly recommend it !

William A. Donohue, Ph.D., President, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights


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