Let's Go to Mass (2006)

Let's Go to Mass is a blend of slightly dated (vintage) as well as timeless objects, images, music, and rituals presented in aural and visual vignettes designed to acclimate children aged 0-5 to attending Catholic Mass. The visuals are mostly rich and colorful, esp. the floral arrangements. The music is mostly beautiful hymns played on a grand piano or a spinet, however, one-third of the accompaniment was on an upright piano and more tinnily played than any adult accompanist I've ever known in a Catholic liturgy. Catherine Hicks speaks for 5 minutes at the end about how parents may use the program as a support to introduce their children to creating a habit of attending Mass and having a relationship with God. Think of this program as Teletubbies on the cheap -- with one angel puppet that bobs almost as much as a bobblehead against a black backdrop -- and most useful through repeat viewing and a springboard for teaching moments. This disc is from the Paulists and thus very Catholic -- it sure isn't (say) Episcopal -- it's just not doctrinal because the target age is children aged 0-5, including preverbal infants. 3 stars.