Introduction to the Bible

1. Introduction to the Bible Mrs. Dione L. Grillo Master Catechist Neophyte aka Newbie Monday, October 15, 2012

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

3. A Starting Point • Bible Book Tag • Test your biblical knowledge

4. Stages of Development • STAGE 1: Events & Experiences • STAGE 2: Oral Tradition • STAGE 3: Written Tradition • STAGE 4: Edited Tradition • STAGE 5: The Canon

5. Sacred Scripture Reviewing the Bible’s Structure

9. What’s in a name? How many can YOUR table name?

11. The Bible • From the Greek τὰ βιβλία ta bibliameaning "the books” • A canonicalcollection of sacred texts in Judaism or Christianity Which bible?

13. 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.

14. Praying with Scripture • Biblical Meditation • Ignatian Contemplation • Taizé-Style Prayer • Centering Prayer • LectioDivina “Methods of Praying with the Scriptures” by Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.

15. Catechists and the Bible “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

16. Notes from Joe… • 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

17. “Ignorance of Scripture is Ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome