An Industrious Family Original

A Home For Christmas

A Heartwarming Christmas Short Film That Inspires Families to Believe in Prayer, Sacrifice & God’s Miracles.

When a young girl gives her last penny for a soul she believes is closest to Heaven, she sets in motion an encounter that will lead her to a new home—and a future she never imagined.

📽️ 5 min short film 🎄 Christmas & faith themes 🎯 Family-friendly

Runtime: 5 minutes
Release Date: February 2, 2025

One small act of generosity.
One unexpected encounter.
One life forever changed.

A Home for Christmas is a short film about the power of the Mass—and how even the smallest sacrifice can open the door to heaven.

Watch A Home for Christmas. A five-minute story that reminds us how prayer changes lives—and souls. Now streaming exclusively on Industrious Family Theater.

Watch on Industrious Family Theater

A Home for Christmas is available exclusively on Industrious Family Theater, the subscription streaming service dedicated to Christ-centered, family-friendly films.

With one subscription, your family can enjoy A Home for Christmas—along with a growing library of faith-filled stories created to uplift, inspire, and bring families together.

Entertainment for your family’s soul.

The Story

A young girl makes a simple but self-sacrificing decision: she gives her last penny to have a Mass offered for a soul she prays is closest to Heaven.

As she leaves the church, she meets a mysterious gentleman who gently guides her toward what seems like an ordinary path—yet one that leads to a new home, a new family, and a future she never imagined.

Only later does she discover the truth.

The man she encountered was the very soul released from Purgatory—sent, in gratitude, to help change her life.

Stories like A Home for Christmas are part of our mission to rebuild Christian art and offer wholesome entertainment for families.

This story is just the beginning.

A Home for Christmas is part of a growing collection of Christ-centered films created for families who want entertainment that uplifts rather than distracts.

With an Industrious Family Theater subscription, your family can watch this film—and discover many more stories rooted in faith, beauty, and truth.

Film Details

Directed by: Mary Bowen
Written by: Mary Bowen
Produced by: Matt Bowen & Kathleen Bowen

Cast:

Adelaide Bowen
Michael Bowen
Kathleen Bowen

Perfect for Family Movie Night

Gather together. Press play. Let a meaningful story spark conversation, reflection, and wonder.

A Home for Christmas was created for families who want to share stories that nourish the heart—and point gently toward Heaven.

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During its livestream debut, audiences were deeply moved:

“We really enjoyed watching your full Christmas Special production, particularly your wonderful short film A Home for Christmas, which moved my wife and me to tears. It’s always an inspiration and a wonderful blessing to see deep faith expressed so beautifully on film.” -Jordan Sax

Additional viewer reactions include:

Read more stories from families who watched together.

Families everywhere are responding to A Home for Christmas with tears and renewed resolve.

Now it’s your turn.

Watch this moving short film—and explore a library of faith-filled stories—on Industrious Family Theater.

Why Families Are Watching Together

Filled with warmth, reverence, and hope, A Home for Christmas invites families to reflect on the Communion of Saints, prayer, and the unseen ways God works in our lives.

It’s a reminder that no act of sacrifice is ever wasted—and that God often works through the quietest moments to bring about the greatest gifts.

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A Home for Christmas is waiting.

Entertainment for your family’s soul.