Mondays, December 4, 11, and 18
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the church basement meeting room, or
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center

What's in the Bible? How do I find it? How do I make sense of it all?  If you have ever felt intimidated by the Bible, this is the series for you! Together we will review the basics of reading the Bible: how to choose and navigate a Bible, what you'll find inside, and how to read the Bible as a Catholic. You can drop in for just one session or join us for all three.  No homework or registration required!

Monday, December 4
Session 1: How to Choose and Use a Bible
Did you know that Catholic and Protestant Bibles have different numbers of books? Learn how to choose a reliable translation, which books are included and why, and how to navigate your copy of the Bible. Free Bibles will be available if you don't have one!

Resources:
Session 1 Handout
Sample Page of the Bible
Biblical translations approved by the USCCB
Catholic Answers: Bible Translations Guide


Monday, December 11
Session 2: What's in the Bible?
The Bible isn't just a random collection of inspirational books: Scripture tells the story of salvation history, how God works in human history to draw us into relationship through Jesus Christ. Join us as we review this love story from Genesis through the New Testament.

Monday, December 18
Session 3: How to Read the Bible as a Catholic
What about all those awkward parts of Scripture? The Bible can seem confusing, contradictory and even scandalous.  This week we'll learn the basic principles that guide a Catholic approach to Scripture, especially the messy bits!

Weekly at 9:45 a.m. Thursdays following daily Mass in the church basement meeting room

Join Fr. Bill Schooler and Sally Flask as they walk through the Scripture readings for the upcoming Sunday, providing context and interpretation of the biblical passages. This is a great way to prepare to hear the Word at Mass with a more open mind and heart! There is no homework or registration required. Please drop in anytime.