Catholic Bible Institute - Diocese of San Bernardino
Co-sponsored by the Office of Catechetical Ministry, Diocese of San Bernardino
and the Center for Religion and Spirituality, Loyola Marymount University

Schedule for Year Three: Practicum (2010)
with Fr. Felix Just, S.J., Ph.D.
[Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – mostly at Diocese of San Bernardino Pastoral Center, unless otherwise noted]

January 9, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Morning Presentation: Adult Learning Styles;  Small Group Facilitation Skills (with Joan Doyle)
* PPT-1; PPT-2; PPT-3
Afternoon Presentation: Overview of the Lectionary for Mass; Introduction to Lectio Divina
Afternoon Practice: Sample Lectio Divina Group A:  Lectionary for “Baptism of the Lord, Year C”
Sample Lectio Divina Group B:  1 Cor 12–13, or 1 Sam 1, or Mark 1
Assignment: Sign up to lead sample Scripture Sharing groups this Spring:
* groups of 8; two facilitators each time; everyone facilitates once from Feb. to May
* facilitators for Feb. choose biblical text for Scripture Sharing focus
February 6, 2010 (at Christ the Redeemer Parish, Grand Terrace)
Morning Presentation: Introduction to Biblical Resources and Programs, esp. LRSS (with Cliff Yeary)
Special Workshop: Little Rock Scripture Study (8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; cost $10 for lunch)
* See the Little Rock Scripture Study website
Afternoon Practice: Sample Lectio Divina Group (led by student 1): 1 Cor 15, Luke 5, or Lectionary Readings
Assignment: Form facilitation teams for Summer/Fall Scripture Sharing Group
* choose a partner to form teams of two (or at most three) facilitators
* start planning where (home? parish? other?) and when you want to conduct your Scripture Sharing
March 6, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Morning Presentations: Organizing Bible Study / Scripture Sharing Groups
More on Biblical Resources and the Lectionary for Mass
Afternoon Practices: Sample Scripture Sharings (led by students 2&3):  Some Readings for Lent, Year C
Assignment: Submit 1-page overview of your Summer/Fall Scripture Sharing Group
* list the basic logistics: leaders? location? dates/times? participants? publicity/recruitment?
* propose the content: which biblical book or topic; which study/sharing method will you use?
* mention your resources: bibliography & resources, for facilitators & all participants?
April 10, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Morning Presentations: More on Organizing Groups, Small Group Facilitation, Biblical Resources
Afternoon Practices: Sample Scripture Sharings (led by students 4&5):  Some Readings for Easter, Year C
Assignment: * List your overall schedule, and what biblical content you will cover in each or your group’s sessions
* Submit a detailed description (2-3 pages) of one session of your Summer/Fall Scripture Sharing Group
(schedule, who does what, hospitality, environment, sacred space, prayer, etc.)
* Arrange for an Evaluation Visit of one of your sessions by one of the CBI Team members or alumni
* Arrange to visit and observe a session of one of the other Scripture Sharing groups.
May 8, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Morning Practice: Sample Scripture Sharing (led by students 6&7):  selected thematic/topical studies
Afternoon Wrap-Up: Small-group dynamics; conflict resolution; organizing for the Summer & Fall
Resources: http://www.mindtools.com and http://www.beyondintractability.org
Assignment: * Submit final detailed plans the Scripture Sharing Group you will facilitate this Summer/Fall
Summer / Early Fall (in various locations)
(various dates) * Conduct the Scripture Sharing Group that your team planned in the Spring.
* Write a summary/evaluation report (ca. 2 pages) for your own Scripture Sharing Group.
* Visit and observe at least one other Scripture Sharing Group led by other CBI participants.

* Peer Observation Form - PDF
* Coordinator Observation Form - PDF

Saturday,
November 13, 2010
 (9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope, San Bernardino)
Wrap-Up / Evaluation Session: THREE ASSIGNMENTS DUE TODAY:

1) Each individual submits his/her written "peer observation" report,
of the other team you visited this summer/fall. Use the form provided in May, or click here.

2) Each individual submits his/her written "self-evaluation" report,
of your experience working on your own team. Here are some more detailed instructions:

FORMAT: Write two full pages, single-spaced, with one-inch margins all around,
and a brief header on top (listing just your name, team number, and parish).
CONTENT: Did your Scripture Sharing group go as planned, or what was changed?
What were the best aspects? What could you have done better?
What are the most important things you learned from this process?

3) Each team prepares and gives an oral presentation analyzing your experience facilitating your small group
scripture sharing in your parish. Each team member must contribute about equally to your oral presentation.
Oral presentations should cover the following points:

REVIEW (brief summary): What did you do? Where? When? How long? How many attended?
EVALUATION: What went well? What could have been better?
What did you learn from the experience?
TIMING: each oral presentation will be 15-20 minutes, followed by 5-10 minutes of discussion.

SCHEDULE for NOV. 13:

9:15-9:30 - arrive and setup
9:30-9:40 - opening prayer (10 min.; Rita Rocha & Elizabeth Vargas)
9:40-12:00 - five team presentations (with one break; see below for more detail)
12:00-1:00 - lunch
1:00-3:45 - six team presentations (with one break; see below for more detail)
3:45-4:00 - graduation planning, closing prayer (10 min.; Renee Daniel & Paula Yanito)

THURSDAY, December 2, 2010 (begins at 7:00 p.m. at Diocesan Pastoral Center, San Bernardino)
Graduation Day: Liturgy of the Word, Ceremony, and Reception

Click here for a printable version of the above schedule in PDF format.

Prayer Leaders:

January 9, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Opening Prayer: Fr. Felix Just, S.J.
Closing Prayer: Kathleen Igo
February 6, 2010 (at Christ the Redeemer Parish, Grand Terrace)
Opening Prayer: Susan Fennessey & Ann Lawlor
Closing Prayer: Alice-Ann Patu & Cesar Monzon
March 6, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Opening Prayer: Marcy Tomooka & MaryAnn Andel
Closing Prayer: Diane Klempner & Analyn Rinaldi
April 10, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Opening Prayer: Jesse & Monica Robles
Closing Prayer: Oveth Espino & John Rogan
May 8, 2010 (SB Pastoral Center)
Opening Prayer: Jane Lawrence & Kay Kendall & Monica Cobb
Closing Prayer: Sandy Oberlies & Alex Miclat
Sat., November 13, 2010 (8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope, San Bernardino)
Opening Prayer: Rita Rocha & Elizabeth Vargas
Closing Prayer: Renee Daniel & Paula Yanito
THURSDAY, Dec. 2, 2010 (Service begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center)
2 Greeters: tbd
2 Lectors: tbd

 
Spring Practicum Groups:

. Group A Group B Group C Group D
1 Marcella Tomooka Kathleen Igo Kay Kendall Alice-Ann Patu
2 Analyn Rinaldi Rita Rocha Jane Lawrence Jesse Robles
3 Renee Daniel Mary Ann Andel Diane Klempner Oveth Espino
4 Jorge Alvarado Elizabeth Vargas Monica Robles Sandra Oberlies
5 Cesar Monzon Cecilia Ruiz John Rogan Alexander Miclat
6 Ann Lawlor Paula Yanito Monica Cobb [Maureen Smith]
7 Susan Fennessy *Elizabeth Vargas *Kay Kendall [*Alice-Ann Patu]

 
Summer/Fall Project Teams:

# Team Members Parish / City Days/Time / Dates Topic Method NOV. 13
Presentations
1 Kay Kendall
Sandra Oberlies
Maureen Smith		 Christ the Redeemer,
12745 Oriole Ave.,
Grand Terrace		 Tues, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
June 1 - July 6		 John Lectio Divina 9:40 - 10:05
2 Jesse Robles
Monica Robles
Rita Rocha		 St. Frances Cabrini,
12687 California St.,
Yucaipa		 Tues, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
June 8 - July 13		 Galatians Lectio Divina 10:05 - 10:30

(break)
11 Susan Fennessy
Ann Lawlor
Analyn Rinaldi		 St. Catherine,
41875 C Street,
Temecula		 Mon, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 - Nov. 8		 Women in OT Little Rock 10:45 - 11:10
4 Monica Cobb
Jane Lawrence		 St. Peter & Paul,
9135 Banyan St.,
Alta Loma		 Thurs, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
July 15 - Sept. 16		 Sunday Readings Lectio Divina 11:10 - 11:35
5 Alice-Ann Patu
Happy Valley Patu, et al.		 Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Bldg 1542,
Twentynine Palms		 Sat, 18:00 - 19:30
July 20 - Aug. 24		 Sunday Readings Lectio Divina 11:35 - 12:00

(lunch)
6 Diane Klempner
Cesar Monzon		 Sacred Heart,
12704 Foothill Blvd.,
Rancho Cucamonga		 Sat, 9:00 -10:30 a.m.
July 17 - Aug. 28		 Sunday Readings Lectionary 1:00 - 1:25
7 Mary Ann Andel
Marcella Tomooka		 St. Peter & Paul,
9135 Banyan St.,
Alta Loma		 Mon, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 2 - Sept. 27		 Job Little Rock 1:25 - 1:50
8 Kathleen Igo
Alex Miclat
Cecilia Ruiz		 St Christopher,
25075 Cottonwood Ave.,
Moreno Valley		 Wed, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Aug. 4 - Sept. 8		 Sunday Readings Lectio Divina 1:50 - 2:15

(break)
9 Oveth Espino
John Rogan		 Our Lady of Solitude,
151 W. Alejo Rd.,
Palm Springs		 Wed, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Aug. 18 - Oct. 6		 Sunday Gospels Lectio Divina 2:30 - 2:55
10 Renee Daniel
Paula Yanito		 Bl. Teresa of Calcutta,
Briggs Rd. & Hwy 97,
Winchester		 Mon, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 - Nov. 15		 Women in OT Little Rock 2:55 - 3:20
3 Jorge Alvarado
Elizabeth Vargas		 St. Mel,
4140 Corona Ave.,
Norco		 Tues, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
June 29 - Aug. 17		 Intro to the Bible Little Rock 3:20 - 3:45

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