Diocese of Joliet
SCRIPTURE FESTIVAL
The Word of God
in the Life and Mission of the Church
St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Plainfield
Saturday October 25, 2008, 9 am – 3 pm
(Coincides with the closing of the Synod on the Word of God in Rome)

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
Partial List of Presenters, Workshops

Joe Paprocki
“God’s Library:
A Catholic Introduction to the World’s Greatest Book”
(Sponsored by Loyola Press)

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, M.A.
"Come to the Table of the Word:
Catholic Bible Study Resources"

Victor Alvarez
"El Evangelio Chiquito (The Mini-Gospel)"
(In English)
More presenters and topics TBA
This event is for:
- Directors of Adult Faith Formation
- Directors of Religious Education
- Youth Ministers
- Deacons,
- Catechists
- 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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
Registration Form will be available soon!
Tentative 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
430 N. Center Street, Joliet IL 60435
815-727-6411
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