The Bible, Part 2
Primary Goal:
For the students to understand how the books of the bible were selected to create the collection of books that are contained in the bible.
Secondary Goals:
- Understand the role the Catholic Church had in selecting the books contained in the bible.
Lesson Plan:
Introduce Topic:
Bible reading: 2 Timothy 3: 14 - 17
Catechism: Paragraph 66 - 67
Opening Song: The Light In Me by Brandon Heath
Opening Prayer:
Activity:
Review Books of the Bible (Old & New Testament)
Discussions:
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How did he Old Testament canon develop?
What books did the Church Fathers exclude from the bible and why?
Canon of Scripture-What criteria did the early Christians us to determine it?
How do you know which books belong in the Bible?
Defending the Catholic Faith with Scripture.
Develop an Action Plan:
- How can knowing the source of how the books of the Bible were pulled together help us be a stronger and more confident Catholic?
Open Q&A
Summary
Summarize what was discussed in this class
Closing Song: The Motions by Matthew West
Closing Prayer
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Scripture and Tradition (Article)
The Inspiration of Scripture (Audio)
Liturgical Roots of the Bible (Audio)_______________________________________________________________________
