Introduction to the Bible

Mrs. Dione L. GrilloMaster Catechist

Neophyte aka Newbie

Monday, October 15, 2012

What do we know…or think we know? Stages of Development Structure & Forms OT & NT Catholics & Scripture Scripture & Discipleship

Overview

Bible Book Tag Test your biblical knowledge

A Starting Point

STAGE 1: EVENTS & EXPERIENCES STAGE 2: ORAL TRADITION STAGE 3: WRITTEN TRADITION STAGE 4: EDITED TRADITION STAGE 5: THE CANON

Stages of Development

Sacred Scripture

Reviewing the Bible’s Structure

What’s in a name?

How many can YOUR table name?

From the Greek τὰ βιβλία ta biblia meaning

"the books” A canonical collection of sacred texts in

Judaism or Christianity

The Bible

WHICH BIBLE?

Reading the Bible

Liturgical/Lectionary Approach Canonical Approach

Christo-centric Approach Thematic/Theological Approach

“Ways of Reading the Bible” by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.

Biblical Meditation Ignatian Contemplation Taizé-Style Prayer Centering Prayer Lectio Divina

Praying with Scripture

“Methods of Praying with the Scriptures” by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.

“Catechesis should take Sacred Scripture as its inspiration, its fundamental curriculum, and its end because it strengthens faith, nourishes the soul, and nurtures the spiritual life.”

NDC 24B

Catechists and the Bible

Familiarize yourself with the Bible Read and Pray the Bible Enthrone the Bible in Your Learning

Space Arrange for Bibles in Your Learning

Space Use the Bible Regularly in Your

Sessions Bring the Bible Stories to Life Use the Lectionary as a Guide Teach Bible Skills

Notes from Joe…

“Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ.”

St. Jerome