Bible Study Programs for Small Groups
Catholic Scripture Study (CSS)
Catholic Scripture Study (CSS) is ideal for any parish or group looking for an inspiring Bible study that is completely faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
The study commentaries are written by leading Scripture scholars and authors, and each study contains references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, papal encyclicals, and writings of the early Church Fathers and the saints. Additional resources are available to study leaders and students on the CSS Program Website, including an Ask the Author forum, as well as maps, pictures, and articles.
Our full-length program includes lectures on DVD that accompany each week’s lesson. The lectures are given by Catholic priests.
Best of all, because the program and Study Leader Kit provides all the tools, one need not be an experienced catechist to implement and lead a CSS class. Any lay person can establish this truly life-changing program in their parish or community. Additionally, CSS Program is the only Scripture study program with a team of dedicated volunteer Regional Directors who provide support to each study leader throughout the program.
Website: http://www.cssprogram.net/?page=home
Threshold Bible Study
Threshold Bible Study is a new Bible study for a new era—a dynamic, informative, inspiring, and life-changing series that helps you learn about Scripture in a whole new way. Each of its theme-based books will help you to explore new dimensions of your faith and discover deeper insights for your life as a disciple of Jesus.
Each Threshold book contains thirty lessons, which you can use on your own for daily study over the course of a month or which can be divided into six lessons per week, providing a group study of six weekly sessions. Through the spiritual disciplines of Scripture reading, study, reflection, conversation, and prayer, you will experience God’s grace more
abundantly and root your life more deeply in Christ.
Website: http://www.pastoralplanning.com/TBS/TBShome.html
Come and See Catholic Bible Study
Come and See ~ Catholic Bible Study proclaims the Lordship of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit for the glory of God the Father. Catholic Bible Study materials are written to enable people to come to know Jesus Christ in a deeper way in the study of the Sacred Scriptures and to conform their lives to God’s Word. Seeking to preserve the Catholic sense of Scripture, we provide orthodox biblical commentary in a readable format, faithful to Catholic doctrine and obedient to the magisterium.
Website: http://catholicbiblestudy.net/
The Great Adventure Bible Study
The Great Adventure is a Catholic Bible learning system that makes the complex simple by teaching the story (the narrative) of the Bible. Hundreds of thousands of Catholics have learned to read the Bible through this system, which provides a solid foundation for all Scripture reading and study.
Website: http://greatadventureonline.com/
Little Rock Catholic Scripture Study
Little Rock Scripture Study develops and distributes Bible study materials for adult Catholics in parishes and small faith communities who want to continue on their journey of faith.
This ministry was created in the Diocese of Little Rock in Arkansas and continues as a ministry of the diocese, in partnership with Liturgical Press in Minnesota.
Website: http://www.littlerockscripture.org/en/about.html
Six Weeks with the Bible
This resource is a unique Catholic Bible study series ideal for small Bible study groups as well as individual study. The series’ 57 titles—available in English, Spanish, and teen versions—help Catholics grow more confident in their understanding of Scripture and more comfortable in sharing their faith with others. To simplify starting a Bible study group, we offer free online Bible study resources, including a Bible study guide for leaders.
Website: http://www.loyolapress.com/six-weeks-with-the-bible-series.htm
**From http://www.sfcatholic.org/adultformation/Content.aspx?id=480&office=AdultFaithFormation