Mrs. Dione L. Grillo Master 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: E VENTS & E XPERIENCES  STAGE 2: O RAL T RADITION  STAGE 3: W RITTEN T RADITION  STAGE 4: E DITED T RADITION  STAGE 5: T HE C ANON Stages of Development

 Sacred Scripture Reviewing the Bible’s Structure

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

  From the Greek τ ὰ βιβλία ta biblia meaning "the books” canonical  A canonical collection of sacred texts in Judaism or Christianity The 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