Reading the Bible

Today, more and more Catholics are interested in reading, studying, and understanding the Bible. Reflecting on the biblical tradition has become fundamental to Catholic evangelization and faith formation. And individually, more Catholics are turning to the Bible as a source of spiritual enrichment.

Individual / Wider Community

Finding A Bible Passage

To find a passage in the Bible follow these simple steps . . .

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Facilitator Background

Reading the Bible • Generations of Faith

Background information for facilitators to deepen their understanding of reading the Bible.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Activity

Easter with a Bang • Generations of Faith

Use this balloon activity to explore the scripture stories about the resurrection.

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Reading the Bible: Breakfast on the Beach • Generations of Faith

Read and re-tell the scripture story of breakfast on the beach.

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Activity

Reading the Bible: Prayer • Generations of Faith

Four ways to use the Bible for prayer.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Family Mini-Session

Reading the Bible: A Guide • Generations of Faith

In this session, participants will learn the PRIMA process for reading the Bible.

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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

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Inter generational Session

Introduction to the Bible • FamilyFaith@Home

Families will be able to identify basic aspects of the Bible: major divisions, kinds of writing, and key characters and stories.

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Home
Activity

Family Scripture Reflection • FamilyFaith@Home

A guide to scripture reflection at home.

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Inter generational Session

The Responding Community • FIRE

Creation

Participants will develop an understanding of how the Scriptures were written and an insight into the nature of the creation stories. • By Kathleen O'Connell Chesto

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