Reaching My Star

Resources

There are a variety of resources available for students enrolled in the “Reaching My Star” workshops.

The “Reaching My Star” guidebook introduces ideas on creativity, story development, and the actual production process. Grasp the power of daydreaming and see how to organize a team to create professional looking, faith-based video for social media.

The “Reaching My Star” worksheet booklet contains all worksheets used in the workshops. These worksheets are used by teams to organize ideas, plan production and produce video segments.

Parishioners of St Joseph Catholic Church interested in workshops for 5th and 6th grade students should contact the school office.

Parents of youth participating in last season’s Youth Group can contact workshop director Dave Collins at collinsvirtual@gmail.com

All other churches and schools can contact the director at collinsvirtual@gmail.com for information and details.

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A clean, modern digital media workstation showcasing a large, ultra-thin monitor displaying a timeline of a video project, where subtle icons of stars and a simple cross are woven into the interface design. The monitor rests on a matte white desk beside an organized set of color-coded sticky notes and a slim, open Bible with delicate gold-edged pages. Soft, diffused overcast light from a nearby window casts even illumination with gentle shadows behind the objects. Shot from a slightly elevated angle in photographic realism, the composition uses the rule of thirds, conveying a thoughtful, focused mood that blends technology with Catholic faith in a quiet, professional environment.
A polished wooden conference table in a small media studio, holding a compact podcast setup: a matte black microphone on an adjustable arm, a pair of folded headphones, and a notebook embossed with a subtle star motif and the words “Reaching My Star” in understated silver. Behind them, a wall-mounted flat screen shows a blurred presentation slide with a simple cross and media icons. Soft warm studio lighting from overhead panels creates gentle highlights on metal surfaces and a cozy glow across the wood grain. Captured at eye level in photographic realism with moderate depth of field, the scene feels professional, hopeful, and oriented toward thoughtful Catholic media reflection.
A serene corner of a media academy library featuring neatly arranged shelves of books on theology, communication, and digital culture, their spines in rich navy, burgundy, and cream tones. In the foreground on a smooth study desk lies an open workbook titled “Faith and Media” beside a tablet displaying a paused video editing interface with a small star icon in the corner. Gentle late-afternoon light filters through partially open blinds, casting soft linear shadows across the desk and emphasizing the paper textures. Photographed from a three-quarter angle in realistic detail with a subtle vignette, the mood is reflective and studious, blending Catholic intellectual tradition with contemporary media literacy.

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