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Scripture: Heart of Catechesis Bosco 2017

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Scripture: The Heart of Catechesis

Why the Bible Should Be at the Core of Your Teaching
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Scripture and Catechism

The Two Basic Sources of Inspiration - GDC 128
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"...catechesis must be impregnated and penetrated by the thought, the spirit and the outlook of the Bible and the
Gospels through assiduous contact with the texts themselves..." CT 27

Why is Scripture Important?

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God Is the Author

Inspiration & Dual Authorship

Scripture is "GOD-BREATHED"
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Scripture Has a Primacy

It is Theology in the Truest Sense
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What is an oracle?

Scripture is an Encounter with God

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"...the definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ..." CT 5

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Scripture Changes Lives

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Will Not Return Void

Isaiah 55:11
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A Two-Edged Sword

Hebrews 4:12

Using Scripture

  • Have students read from Bible
  • Read from a Bible as you teach
  • Have students follow along
  • Closing meditation activities
  • Assign journaling passages
  • Cite passages in materials

Convey Its Significance

  • Reverence the Scriptures
  • Read from a Bible
  • Begin sessions with Scripture
  • Begin with Liturgy of the Word
  • Tie to lesson being taught

Soaked in Scripture

by assiduous contact
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What If?