missions

Describes the arrival of the Spanish in early California, their impact on the native inhabitants, and the founding and construction of missions there to support their claim on the land.

Describes the history of Spanish missions in the Old West and how they helped to shape the development of the region.

Four young people pursue a mystery on California's historic Mission Trail and manage to learn a little Spanish in the process.

An Indian boy rings the Mission bells to warn of danger and signal safety when pirates attack.

Christina, Grant, Shelly, and Allison travel along California's historic Old Mission Trail, hoping to solve a mystery that has them all completely baffled.

Describes an archaeological dig off the coast of Georgia, the methods used to uncover artifacts there, and what was learned about a mission run there by the Spanish for the Guale Indians.

Relates what is known about the life and times of Saint Patrick, how he brought the Christian religion to Ireland, and the work of Christian missionaries in Britain and Europe.

Describes the beginning of the Spanish mission system in California, its expansion, and the effects of the missions on the native peoples of that area.

Discusses the contributions of the Albanian nun who travelled to the slums of Calcutta to ease human suffering and continues to travel around the world caring for those in need.

Describes mission life during the Spanish colonial period in the southwestern United States, the plight of Native Americans and Roman Catholic missionaries, and Spanish missions today.