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Guidelines for the Selection of Bible and Bible Storybooks APPENDIX G GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF BIBLE AND BIBLE STORYBOOKS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE DIOCESE OF JOLIET CATECHIST CERTIFICATION NOTE: Studying individually or as a group and providing a written report on this document to your principal or director of religious education can be credited toward diocesan certification. 1999 Religious Education Office G - Bibles and Bible Storybooks 1 Table of Contents translations of the Holy Scriptures. Bible stories present variations in Scriptural I. Introduction accounts. Selection of particular texts is II. Acknowledgment pertinent to the age and learning ability of III. Catechesis and Scripture the Scripture learner. IV. Scripture and Catholicism V. What Catholics should consider Within the appendices, there is a VI. Age-appropriate selections bibliography of resources which may assist VII. Appendices in the selection of texts. There is also a list of Bibles and Bible stories which are worth consideration. Please note that the list is not I. Introduction exhaustive and serves only as a point of reference. Catechesis is that aspect of the Ministry of the Word which assumes a great responsibility for echoing the Gospel II. Acknowledgment Message. Consultants on the development of the The primary and essential object of catechesis Guidelines for the Selection of Bible and is, to use an expression dear to St. Paul and also to contemporary theology, “the mystery of Bible Storybooks are: Christ.” Catechizing is a way to lead a person to study this Mystery in all its dimensions. Ms. Maureen Brennan (Catechesi Tradendae, 5) Ms. Judy Hanus Mr. Edward Jahnke Thus, persons charged with the coordination Ms. Jackie Lackaff of catechetical programs often are asked to Ms. Mary Morin be consultants for the selection of religious Ms. Lori Newsham oriented texts and resources. Mr. Kenneth E. Ortega Sr. Jane Marie Osterholt, S.P. The Religious Education Office of the Ms. Jeanne Pirc Diocese of Joliet presents these Guidelines Sr. Pat Thompson, sfcc for the Selection of Bible and Bible Ms. Laurie Vestal Storybooks as a resource for Directors of Religious Education, Directors of Youth Ministry, Directors of Adult Formation, principals, and others charged with lifelong faith formation. This resource is to be viewed as a guideline, not a mandate. It may be shared with parents and other adults who may wish to purchase Bibles or Bible III. Catechesis and Scripture storybooks for children and other adults. The ministry of catechesis provokes a desire Within this text is a distinction between the to echo the faith to future generations. Bible and Bible storybooks. References to Catechists emulate the spirit of the Scripture Bibles pertain to the actual chapter/verse through word and action. G - Bibles and Bible Storybooks 2 What may have sufficed for the faith The Divine Word becomes present in formation of Catholics of past centuries may catechesis through the human word. So not be enough for the future generations of that it may bear fruit in man and generate the Church. There needs to be a realistic inner movements which expel indifference perspective of society and its needs in order or uncertainty and lead him to embrace the to foster an effective and durable faith faith, catechesis ought to express the word adherence. of God faithfully and present it suitably. Furthermore, the witness given by the life of both the catechist and the ecclesial community contributes very much to the Great numbers are drifting little by little into efficacy of the catechesis. religious indifferentism, or are continuing in danger of keeping the faith without the dynamism Catechesis, therefore, should convey the that is necessary, a faith without effective word of God, as it is presented by the influence on their actual lives. The question now Church, in the language of the men to is not one of merely preserving traditional whom it is directed. When God revealed religious customs, but rather one of also himself to the human race, he made the human fostering an appropriate re-evangelization of word the sign of his word, expressing his work in men, obtaining their reconversion, and giving language that belonged to a particular culture. them a deeper and more mature education in the The Church, to whom Christ entrusted the faith. deposit of revelation, strives until the General Directory for Catechesis, 6 consummation of the world to transmit, explain, and interpret this work in a lively manner for the people of every As Catholics of the third millennium we culture and for men of every condition. acknowledge the rich heritage of the Roman General Directory for Catechesis, 32 Catholic Church, and aspire to continue it into the new age. Scripture will continue to be a vital source of the Catholic faith. It is Catechists and parents are charged with the our duty to provide these guidelines as a duty of echoing the faith. Therefore, the means of adhering to the tradition, and at the selection of Bible and Bible stories can be a same time, use translations pertinent to the monumental task. The integration of learner. Scripture within the Catholic lifestyle is imperative. The Catholic Church of the third millennium continue to define its role within an ever- changing world. IV. Scripture and Catholicism Today the human race is passing through a new To appreciate the complexity of Biblical stage of its history. Profound and rapid changes selection, an historical introduction of are spreading by degrees around the world...Hence we can already speak of a true scriptural study may be helpful. social and cultural transformation, one which has repercussions on man’s religious life as well. The earliest translation of the Judeo- General Directory for Catechesis, 4 Christian Scripture was the Septuagint, G - Bibles and Bible Storybooks 3 a Greek version of the Hebrew Scriptures. • form- consideration of the patterns of At the end of the fourth century, St. Jerome speech in relation to the pre-literary state created the Vulgate, a Latin version of the of the text entire Bible. In 1604, King James I of • historical- consideration of events England ordered an English translation, surrounding the writing of a text. known as the King James Version. Inquisitive analyses of historical data, writings, and artifacts could enhance a more Although all Christians accept the 27 books accurate understanding of ancient Israel and of the Christian Scriptures, there is dispute the life of Jesus. over the Hebrew Scriptures. In 1546, the Council of Trent recognized 46 books of the Catholic study of Scripture, therefore, Old Testament. Protestants reject the exposes the learner to elements of the authenticity of certain books including Tobit, history, forms of writing, and translation Judith, Wisdom, Sirach, Baruch and 1 and 2 concerns which may enhance a better Maccabees. Thus, there are distinct understanding of the Bible. differences between Protestants and Catholics in Bible translations. It is for these reasons that The Guidelines for the Selection of Bible and Bible Storybooks Archeological discoveries in the Holy Land was prepared. produced new insights to Biblical understanding. In 1943 Pope Pius XII declared a development of Catholic scholastic study of scripture. We ought to explain the original text which V. What Catholics should consider was written by the inspired author himself and has more authority and greater worth In selecting an appropriate text, there are than any, even the very best translation, general questions to be addressed. whether ancient or modern. This can be done all the more easily and fruitfully if to the 1. How important is the translation? knowledge of languages be joined a real skill in literary criticism of the same text. Translation is a concern for Catholics. Pius XII, Divino Afflante Spiritu Consider the following translations of 1 Kings 8: 59-60. And let them say words, where with I have In the spirit of Pius XII, the Second Vatican made supplication before the Lord, be nigh Council adhered to the investigation of unto the Lord our God day and night, that he biblical studies within four forms of criticism: may maintain the cause of his people Israel • textual- the attempt to recover the at all times as the matter shall require. That original form of a biblical text all the people of the earth may know that the • literary historical- consideration of Lord is God, and that there is no other. authorship and writing styles surrounding King James Version a text And may the words of my supplication to the Lord be with the Lord our God day and night. G - Bibles and Bible Storybooks 4 That, as the need arises day by day, he may may assist the learner. Complex references, grant justice to his servant and justice to his however, may overwhelm the learner. people Israel. The New English Bible Companion to Catechetical Study. As primary educators of children, parents are May the Lord our God remember this prayer obliged to assist in the religious formation of day and night and do what is right for his their children. Integrating Bible time into the servant and his people Israel day by day. daily routine espouses catechetical Then all the people of the world will know the formation. Reading from the version used by Lord is the only true God. the catechetical text assures consistency of The Youth Bible and Inspirational translation. Publishers list the biblical Study Bible version within the introduction of the text. And may these words of my prayer be constantly before him day and night so that he helps me and all of Israel in accordance Scholastic Scripture Study. with our daily needs. Middle and secondary school students may The Living Bible enroll in Scripture courses. School personnel may require a specific translation. May this prayer I have offered to the Lord, Reference tools such as side bar references, our God, be present to him day and night, explanation of terms, footnotes, and that he may uphold the cause of his servant historical notes may benefit the learner.
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