Coming to a city near you in 2010 and 2011, this CMD one-day workshop will offer practical strategies and ideas for the parish leader to bring Catholic families and the Bible together. It will provide the parish leader with solid background on how Catholics approach the Scriptures, help the reader understand, in very practical terms, what it means to be biblically literate, and provide lots of strategies and activities that connect the Bible to family life.
Join Us to Discover
- The Catholic Church's vision for breaking open the Word
- Your own connection to the Word
- The challenges Catholic families experience in connecting with the Word
- Simple yet effective ways that are faithful to the Catholic tradition which help families access the Bible
- Six particular methods which families can use to connect with the Word
- Myriad ideas and activities to connect the Bible and family living
Intended Audience
- Parish leaders who work with families: Pastors, DREs, Pastoral Associates, Youth Ministers, RCIA and Sacramental Prep Coordinators, and other key ministers
- Coordinators and Team Members of Generations of Faith parishes
- Coordinators of Whole Community Catechesis
Workshop Schedule of the Day
Times are approximate. Check your workshop location for starting and ending times.
Dates and Sites
| 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 AM | Opening Prayer Making It Real for Families Exploring Church Documents on Scripture |
| 10:40 AM | Break Bookstore Open |
| 10:55 AM | Catholic Families and Biblical Literacy: Access, Big Picture, Context Six Ways Families Can Interpret Scripture |
| 12:15 PM | Lunch (provided) Bookstore Open |
| 1:00 PM | Six Ways Families Can Interpret Scripture (continued) Engaging Catholic Households with the Bible |
| 2:40 PM | Conclusion Closing Prayer Bookstore Open |
| 3:15 PM | Bookstore Closes |
Dates and Sites
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Back to Bible Front Page
About the Catholic Faith and Family Bible
Sample Pages
Ordering Information
Fun Bible Stuff for Families [still to come]
Click here for workshop presenter information.
Click here to download workshop brochure (PDF format).
Back to Bible Front Page
About the Catholic Faith and Family Bible
Sample Pages
Ordering Information
Fun Bible Stuff for Families [still to come]
