Diocese of Joliet

 SCRIPTURE FESTIVAL

The Word of God

in the Life and Mission of the Church

Click here for Registration Brochure!

THERE IS STILL TIME!

St. Mary Immaculate Parish

15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL

Saturday October 25, 2008, 9 am – 3 pm

 (Coincides with the closing of the

Synod on the Word of God in Rome)

Earn 4 Hours toward Catechist Certification!*  

Keynote: Fr. Donald Senior, CP

President and Professor of New Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union,

Member of the Pontifical Bible Commission,

and General Editor for the Catholic Study Bible

Fr. Senior is Sponsored by Catholic Theological Union

 Learning Sessions

Victor Alvarez

"El Evangelio Chiquito (The Mini-Gospel)"

(In Spanish - afternoon session only)

Stephen J. Binz

“Lectio Divina: An Ancient Future Way of Studying the Bible…”

(in Association with Word Among Us Press and Twenty-Third Publications)

Sr. Helena Burns, FSP

“Lights, Camera, Faith! A Movie Lovers Guide to Scripture”

(Sponsored by Paulist Press)

Carol Kloss

"Come to the Table of the Word:

Catholic Bible Study Resources"

Fr. Rogelio Martinez, OFM

"La Biblia como fuente de inspiración"

("The Bible as a Source of Inspiration')

(In Spanish - morning session only)

Joe Paprocki

“God’s Library:

A Catholic Introduction to the World’s Greatest Book”

(Sponsored by Loyola Press)

Dr. Pauline A. Viviano

"The Use and Abuse of Scripture"

(click here to read a recent article on Scripture by Dr. Viviano)

This event is for:

• Directors of Adult Faith Formation
• Directors of Religious Education
• Youth Ministers
• Deacons
• Catechists (credit toward certification*)
• Small Christian Community facilitators
• Bible study group leaders
• Others who choose or facilitate Bible study for adults, young adults or youth in parishes
• Those who just want to know more about Catholic interpretation of Scripture. 

There will be opportunities to see and ask questions

about Bible study materials from publisher’s representatives and workshops on a variety of topics relating to scripture study.

 *Catechist Certification: counts as 4 hours "Knowing"

Schedule of Day

                   8:00 a.m.                        Registration, Exhibits, Coffee

                9:00 a.m.                        Opening Prayer, Announcements

                9:30 a.m.                        Keynote

              10:30 a.m.                        Break

              10:45 a.m.                        First Breakout Session

              11:45 a.m.                        Boxed Lunch Pickup, Exhibits Open

              12:15 p.m.                        First Exhibitor’s Showcase

              12:45 p.m.                        Break (Exhibit time)

                1:00 p.m.                        Second Exhibitor’s Showcase

                1:30 p.m.                        Dedicated Exhibit time

                2:00 p.m.                        Second Breakout Session

                3:00 p.m.                        Departure

For more information, contact Joyce Donahue or Paul Jarzembowski

Religious Education Office