Reading the Bible

Resources on reading the Bible.

Facilitator Background	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith Background information for facilitators to deepen their understanding of reading the Bible.		View all
Family Mini-Session	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith Sharing Learning Reflections Reflection questions to use after an all-ages activity on reading the Bible. • By Agnes Done		View all
Inter generational Session	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith This session on Reading the Bible seeks to show participants that the Bible is a great treasure for understanding God's saving grace, not only in the history of the ancient Israelites and early Christians, but also in our lives today. The Bible is also a rich source of inspiration, solace, comfort, and confidence in one's journey of faith.		View all
Child Session	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith Remembering the People This session will engage children in reading the Bible by remembering famous Bible people.		View all
Home Activity	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith Curious Question A great way to discover what's in your child's heart, and to share your thoughts with your child without being pushy is to play "Curious Bible Question." Read the short passage aloud with your child, and then ask and answer the Curious Bible Question.		View all
Adult Session	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith This session explores a host of ways for adult Catholics to read the Bible in a meaningful way.		View all
Youth Session	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith God's Inspired Word: How Did We Get It? Participants will learn how the Bible, as the inspired Word of God, came to be developed over the course of history. This session is designed for 9th-12th graders and may be done with groups from 8-60. Ample room is required for movement is required. • By Leif Kehrwald		View all
Facilitator Background	Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith Does the Bible Tell Us So? An insightful and helpful article for your catechetical leaders. This article discusses the Catholic approach to understanding Scripture, called the contextualist approach. • By Margaret Nutting Ralph		View all
Home Activity	Reading the Bible: Breakfast on the Beach • Generations of Faith Read and re-tell the scripture story of breakfast on the beach.		View all
Home Activity	Reading the Bible: Prayer • Generations of Faith Four ways to use the Bible for prayer.		View all
Family Mini-Session	Reading the Bible: Bible Breakdown • Generations of Faith In this all-ages session, participants will learn about the basic contents of the Bible, its books, and how to find passages in the Bible. • By Agnes Done		View all
Family Mini-Session	Reading the Bible: Lectio Divina • Generations of Faith In this all-ages session, participants will learn Lectio Divina, "divine reading," a form of prayer using scripture. • By Agnes Done		View all
Family Mini-Session	Reading the Bible: Six Parts • Generations of Faith In this all-ages session, participants will be introduced to the six major sections of the Bible. • By Agnes Done		View all
Prayers & Rituals	Reading the Bible: Prayer Service • Generations of Faith Guide Us Use this for opening or closing prayer in a session on the Bible. • By Agnes Done		View all
Family Mini-Session	Reading the Bible: Bible Origins • Generations of Faith In this activity, participants will explore how the Bible came to be. • By Agnes Done		View all
Family Mini-Session	Reading the Bible: Bible Continuum • Generations of Faith In this session, participants will create a "Bible FAQ Database" by asking and finding answers to questions. • By Agnes Done		View all
Prayers & Rituals	Reading the Bible: Prayer Service • Generations of Faith The Gift of Scripture In this prayer service, participants will give thanks for the gift of God's scriptures. • By Agnes Done		View all
Family Mini-Session	Reading the Bible: A Guide • Generations of Faith In this session, participants will learn the PRIMA process for reading the Bible.		View all
Home Activity	Reading the Bible as a Catholic Family • Generations of Faith Six ways you can read the Bible as a family. • By Leif Kehrwald		View all