Catholic Bible Institute - San Bernardino

Co-sponsored by
Office of Catechetical Ministry, Diocese of San Bernardino
and
Center for Religion and Spirituality, Loyola Marymount University

The Catholic Bible Institute is a three-year program which involves a comprehensive study of the Christian Scriptures (OT & NT), with particular focus on the methods of study, sharing, and praying with Scripture, and application of skills for leading Bible Study or Scripture Sharing groups.

New Course for 2010 – 2013
(begins September 11, 2010)

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GENERAL INFO:

Enrollment Information:

Main Site:

Secondary Site:

Core Team:

  • Marie Acosta, Coordinator
  • Kathleen Igo
  • Mary Ann Andel
  • Jane Lawrence
  • Marcy Tamooka

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW for 2010 – 2013:

ORIENTATION Session (at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, San Bernardino)

  • Sept. 11, 2010 - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

YEAR ONE: Old Testament (with Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher)

  • All Sessions are on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 25, 2010 - at Christ the Redeemer, Grand Terrace
  • October 9, 2010 - at Diocesan Pastoral Center, San Bernardino
  • November 13, 2010 - at Diocesan Pastoral Center, San Bernardino
  • December 4, 2010 - at Christ the Redeemer, Grand Terrace
  • January 8, 2011
  • February 12, 2011
  • March 5, 2011
  • April 16, 2011
  • May 21, 2011

YEAR TWO: New Testament (with Fr. Felix Just, S.J.)

  • All Sessions are on Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • September 10, 2011
  • October 8, 2011
  • November 12, 2011
  • December 10, 2011
  • January 14, 2012
  • February 11, 2012
  • March 10, 2012
  • April 14, 2012
  • May 12, 2012

YEAR THREE: Practicum: Bible Study Leadership (Fall 2012 - Spring 2013)

  • Dates TBD
  • Topics will include Group Dynamics, Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution,
    Pastoral Planning, Bible Study Resources, etc.
  • Teams of 2 or 3 participants will be asked to conduct some type of small-group
    Scripture Sharing at your own parish during the Winter or Spring.
     

 

Program for 2008 – 2010:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Enrollment Information:

Program Information:

Main Site:

  • Diocesan Pastoral Center
    1201 E. Highland Avenue
    San Bernardino, CA 92404
    Phone: (909) 475-5300
    Facilitator: Maureen Smith

Remote Sites:

  • Ontario:
    St. George Parish
    505 N. Palm Avenue
    Ontario, CA 91762
    Phone: (909) 983-2637
    Facilitator: Cathy Kosta
     
  • Sun City:
    St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
    27931 Murrieta Road
    Sun City, CA 92263
    Phone: (951) 679-4531
    Facilitator: Paula Yanito
     
  • Palm Springs:
    Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
    204 S. Calle El Segundo
    Palm Springs, CA 92263
    Phone: (760) 325-5809
    Facilitator: Susan Skora

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW for 2008 – 2010:

YEAR THREE: Practicum: Bible Study Leadership (2010)

  • DATES:
    • January 9, 2010 - PPT-1; PPT-2; PPT-3
    • February 6, 2010 (at Christ the Redeemer, Grand Terrace) - FLYER
    • March 6, 2010
    • April 10, 2010
    • May 8, 2010
    • Nov 13, 2010 (at Our Lady of Hope, San Bernardino) - Wrap-up Session
    • DEC. 2 , 2010 (Thurs 7:00 p.m.; at S.B. Pastoral Center) - Graduation & Reception
  • Program:
    • Sessions will be held at the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of San Bernardino,
      unless otherwise noted
    • Topics will include Group Dynamics, Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution,
      Pastoral Planning, Bible Study Resources, etc.
    • Teams of 2-3 participants will be asked to conduct some type of small-group
      Scripture Sharing at your own parish during the Summer or early Fall.

Orientation Session: December 15, 2007 (all together in San Bernardino):

YEAR ONE: Old Testament (with Prof. Daniel Smith-Christopher)

  • January 12, 2008 - handouts
  • February 9, 2008
  • March 8, 2008 - handouts
  • April 12, 2008
  • May 10, 2008
  • September 13, 2008
  • October11, 2008
  • November 8, 2008
  • December 6, 2008

YEAR TWO: New Testament (with Fr. Felix Just, S.J.)

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