Office of Catechetics
Adult Faith Formation Resources
Scripture Studies
Saint Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Founded 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; Adventures in Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come; Adventures in Exodus: Called to Freedom and Adventures in 1 Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community.
Ignatius Catholic Study Bible
Published for individual books of the Bible. Includes introduction, commentary, word studies, and maps. Books available: Matthew; Mark; Luke; John; Acts; Romans; Corinthians, Galatians and Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon, Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus.
http://www.clerus.org/bibliaclerus/index_eng.html
"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