Office of Catechetics "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32 Dr. Douglas Grandon Director
Laura Barron Coordinator of Catechetical Administration

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512 E Kansas Street - Peoria, IL 61603 Tel. 309-682-5823    Fax 309-682-6030

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Adult Faith Formation Resources

Scripture Studies

Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Fonded by Dr. Scott Hahn, the Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology offers free online courses in Biblical Theology, Salvation History and Apologetics. It also boasts a vast resource library to aid in the study of scripture. Many of the outside links are identified by level of difficulty, in order to help the user quickly find the most relevant information.

Catholic Scripture Study
Studies available: The Gospel of Matthew, The Revelation to John (the Apocalypse), The Book of Exodus, The Gospel of John (also: El Evangelio de Juan), Will Catholics Be 'Left Behind'?, St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians

The Great Adventure Bible Studies
Jeff Cavin's Popular Bible Study series. Studies available: The Bible Timeline, Adventures in Matthew: The King and His Kingdom, Adventures in Acts: Foundations of the Church and Spread of the Kingdom, and Adventures in Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come.

Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Published for individual books of the Bible. Includes introduction, commentary, maps, word studies, and maps. Books available: Matthew; Mark; Luke; John; Acts; Romans; Corinthians, Galatians and Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon, Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus

www.biblicaclerus.org
"This program offers Sacred Scripture, its interpretation in light of Sacred Tradition and the teachings of the Magisterium, with appropriate theological commentary and exegesis. The downloadable version allows you to connect Sacred Scripture to the complete works of many Doctors of the Church, Councils, Encyclicals, teachings of the Popes, Catechisms, as well as commentaries from secular literature, etc." Offered free of charge by the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy. Amazing!

Understanding Scriptures: A Complete Course on Bible Study - Scott Hahn
A one-volume comprehensive course designed to teach the Bible according to the teaching of the Church and Vatican II and with citations from the Catechism. It engenders a greater appreciation for the various senses of scriptural interpretation. Many maps, sidebars, charts of information, recommended supplementary readings. For teens through adult.

Mysteries of the Kingdom (on the Gospel of Matthew) - Edward Sri

Dawn of the Messiah: The Coming of Christ in Scripture - Edward Sri

The Footprints of God video series - Stephen Ray
"Stephen Ray is very dynamic and takes people on location to the various places where the Biblical events occurred, and he integrates the Bible and Catholic apologetics. The Footprints of God helps Catholics see Catholic beliefs in the Bible." Companion videos include The Great Figures of Salvation History and On Holy Ground.

Come and See series - Father Joseph Ponessa and Laurie Manhardt
"We have developed this for Catholic mothers so there would be a pre-school program at the same time." This Bible study has a wide application, from family to parish groups. (on books and DVD)

Lost Gospels or False Gospels (The Truth about "Other Gospels" and Early Christianity)
Bible scholars distinguish truth from sham. (DVD)

What's So Great About Christianity? - Dinesh D'Souza
A marvelously engaging book which addresses the following points: (1) Christianity is the main foundation of Western civilization, the root of our most cherished values. (2) The latest discoveries of modern science support the Christian claim that there is a divine being who created the universe.(3) Darwin’s theory of evolution, far from undermining the evidence of supernatural design, actually strengthens it. (4) There is nothing in science that makes miracles impossible. (5) It is reasonable to have faith. (6) Atheism, not religion, is responsible for the mass murders of history. (7) Atheism is motivated not by reason but by a kind of cowardly moral escapism.

Emmaus Road Publishing:

• Courageous Series: Bible studies for women.
• Kingdom Series: on the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ.
• "Come and See" series: designed for families to do together.
• Hearts Aflame Series: studies on Genesis.
• Other studies: Boys to Men: The Transforming Power of Virtue; Family Matters: A Bible Study on Marriage and Family; Singing in the Reign: The Psalms and the Liturgy of God's Kingdom; and Woman of Grace.

Bridgroom Press: The Sensible Scripture Study
Eight sessions on the four senses of Scripture: literal, allegorical, moral, and anagogical.

Document: The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church - Document from the Pontifical Biblical Commission

Doctrine/Spirituality Studies

Ignatius Press

• In His Image Series - A Program of Renewal Through Education by Dr. Douglas Bushman. Four six-week sessions designed to help participants deepen their lives in Christ.

Emmaus Road: Catholicism Series (books and Leader's guides):

• Catholicism & Ethics: A Medical/Moral Handbook
• Catholicism & Life: Commandments and the Sacraments
• Catholicism & Reason: The Creed and Apologetics
• Catholicism & Scripture: Salvation History
• Catholicism & Society: Marriage, Family, and Social Issues

Midwest Theological Forum: Didache Series

• Introduction to Catholicism
• Our Moral Life In Christ
• The History of the Church
• Understanding the Scriptures

Catholic Adult Education DVD Series - Scott and Kimberly Hahn

Ascension Press Adult Faith Formation Materials

The Crossroads Initiative - A ministry of Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio.
Adult Formation resources include: Answering His Call: 15 talks on all aspects of the Catholic Faith.

Pubishing Houses

Loyola Books
Tan Books
Doubleday Image
Sophia Institute Press
Pauline Books and Media
Alba House
Our Sunday Visitor
Saint Joseph Communications
Lighthouse Catholic Media
Ignatius Productions - Books and CDs by Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Internet Resources/Reference Materials

Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States

USCCB Secretariat for Education
Evangelization Programs
Returning to the Church
National Catholic Evangelization & Reconciliation Organizations

New American Bible

Daily Mass Readings
New American Bible (the version which is read at Mass) made available online by the USCCB.

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

• CCC (Vatican Site)
• Searchable Catechism, made available by the Knights of Columbus.

Code of Canon Law

How to Pray the Rosary
Liturgy of the Hours
Saints of the Day

The Holy See
Note: the integrated search engine on the Vatican website can be difficult to use. You may find it easier to use Google to search the site, by going to google.com, and entering "site:www.vatican.va" as one of your search terms.

EWTN
The Website of this popular Catholic television station also includes downloadable audio shows, a vast document and article library, popular Catholic devotions, and a "Catholic Q&A" section, in which users may browse the questions, or post one of their own.

ZENIT
Catholic News and Information, including the text of the Pope's weekly Wednesday Audiences.

CatholicsRead
Resource lists for a variety of topics, as well as a directory of bookstores.

Theology of the Body
Articles and resources on Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body." Adult Faith Formation programs (with CDs/DVDs and study guides) include: An Introduction to Theology of the Body, Created and Redeemed, Good News About Sex and Marriage, and Freedom To Love.

Catholic Answers
Answers to apologetics questions, tracts, and other resources for promoting and defending the Catholic Faith.

Catholics United for the Faith

Catholic Educators Resource Center

Human Life International
Pro-Life Resources and Articles

Association for Catechumenal Ministry

• Resource Page

Audio

Cardinal Arinze
Fr. Robert Barron: Word on Fire
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C.
Office of Readings
Cardinal Cast: Cardinal O'Malley
SQPN