This sourcebook provides background materials and teaching suggestions for Catholic Church educators implementing a media literacy program. The six chapters are: Chapter 1, "Why Media Literacy?," recognizes the Catholic Church's challenge and a call for critical consciousness. Chapter 2, "The Four Principles of Media Literacy," is subdivided into: (1) "Media Construct Reality"; (2) "Media Use Identifiable Techniques"; (3) "Media Are Businesses with Commercial Interests"; and (4) "Media Present Ideologies and Value Messages." Chapter 3, "Christian Discernment in a Mass-Mediated Culture," contains a "Theological Reflection" by James McDonnell. Chapter 4, "How to Introduce Media Literacy in Your Pastoral Setting," contains: (1) "The Pastoral Circle: Making the Values Connection"; (2) "Media Literacy and the Question of Production"; (3) "How to Use Sample Sessions"; (4) "Building Blocks for Curriculum Planning: 'Explore and Connect'"; and (5) "Video Overview and Integration: 'Challenging the Image Culture.'" Chapter 5, "Sample Sessions: Working with Youth," provides the following sample sessions for "You Are What You Watch": (1) Junior High: "In Your Face and Your Pocket: Who's after Your Allowance?"; (2) Senior High: "Get the Scoop: Is it True News?"; and (3) Late Adolescent: "Who Do You Say I Am? Fashion, Ads, and Beauty." Chapter 6, "Sample Sessions: Working with Adults," provides sample sessions for "The Work of Our Hands: Idolatry in the Consumer Culture": (1) Adult Faith Formation: "The New Religion: Advertising"; (2) Peace and Justice: "Rights and Responsibilities in the Media Age"; (3) Family Life/Marriage Preparation: "TV Families: Myths, Make Believe, and Magic"; and (4) Teachers and Leaders: "The Gospel Challenge of Media Literacy." The appendix includes: (1) "Create Your Own Session: Outline Format"; (2) "Ideas for Additional Sessions"; (3) Overhead Master #1: "The Pastoral Circle"; and (4) Overhead Master #2: "The Four Principles of Media Literacy." Sample sessions are included. (EH)