Catholic Bible Institute - San Bernardino
Co-sponsored by
Office of Catechetical Ministry, Diocese of San Bernardino
and
Center for Religion and Spirituality, Loyola Marymount University
The Catholic Bible Institute is a three-year program which involves a comprehensive study of the Christian Scriptures (OT & NT), with particular focus on the methods of study, sharing, and praying with Scripture, and application of skills for leading Bible Study or Scripture Sharing groups.
YEAR ONE includes an introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and an overview of the following themes: Torah/Pentateuch, Historical Writings, Prophets, Exile and Rebuilding, Wisdom Literature, Deutero-canonical Writings, and Hebrew Bible Theology.
YEAR TWO includes an introduction to the New Testament and an overview of the following: the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline Letters, the Deutero-Pauline Epistles, the Catholic Epistles, the Book of Revelation, other Early Christian Writings, and New Testament Theology.
YEAR THREE focuses on developing practical skills for working with groups, with an emphasis on adult learning, facilitation skills, group process, scripture-study resources, and leadership training.
New Course for 2010-2013, begins Sept. 2010
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
Enrollment Information:
Program Information:
Main Site:
Remote Sites:
- Ontario:
St. George Parish
505 N. Palm Avenue
Ontario, CA 91762
Phone: (909) 983-2637
Facilitator: Cathy Kosta
- Sun City:
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
27931 Murrieta Road
Sun City, CA 92263
Phone: (951) 679-4531
Facilitator: Paula Yanito
- Palm Springs:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
204 S. Calle El Segundo
Palm Springs, CA 92263
Phone: (760) 325-5809
Facilitator: Susan Skora
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SCHEDULE OVERVIEW for 2008-2010:
YEAR THREE: Practicum: Bible Study Leadership (2010)
- DATES:
- January 9, 2010 - PPT-1; PPT-2; PPT-3
- February 6, 2010 (at Christ the Redeemer, Grand Terrace) - FLYER
- March 6, 2010
- April 10, 2010
- May 8, 2010
- Nov 13, 2010 (at Our Lady of Hope, San Bernardino) - Wrap-up Session
- DEC. 2 , 2010 (Thurs 7:00 p.m.; at S.B. Pastoral Center) - Graduation & Reception
- Program:
- Sessions will be held at the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of San Bernardino,
unless otherwise noted
- Topics will include Group Dynamics, Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution,
Pastoral Planning, Bible Study Resources, etc.
- Teams of 2-3 participants will be asked to conduct some type of small-group
Scripture Sharing at your own parish during the late Spring or Summer.
Orientation Session: December 15, 2007 (all together in San Bernardino):
- Powerpoints from Orientation Session:
- Handouts from Orientation Session:
YEAR ONE: Old Testament (with Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher):
- January 12, 2008 - handouts
- February 9, 2008 - no handouts
- March 8, 2008 - handouts
- April 12, 2008 - no handouts
- May 10, 2008 - no handouts
- September 13, 2008 - no handouts
- October11, 2008 - no handouts
- November 8, 2008 - no handouts
- December 6, 2008 - no handouts
YEAR TWO: New Testament (with Fr. Felix Just, S.J.):
- January 10, 2009 (at remote sites) - prayer / handouts
- February 14, 2009 (all in San Bernardino) - handouts
- March 14, 2009 (at remote sites) - handouts
- April 4, 2009 (at remote sites) - handouts / extra-long pages
- May 9, 2009 (all in San Bernardino) - handouts
- September 12, 2009 (at remote sites) - handouts / CDWDS: Name of God
- October 10, 2009 (at remote sites) - handouts
- November 14, 2009 (at remote sites) - handouts
- December 12, 2009 (all in San Bernardino) - handouts / PPT
- Monthly Readings and Biblical Texts for Reflection Papers
- Instructions for Research Paper on James - due Nov. 2009
- Catholic-Resources.org - website of Fr. Felix Just, S.J.
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