Catholic Bible Institute of Southern Arizona - Diocese of Tucson


Syllabus for CBISA Year Three: Practicum (2020-2021)

Textbooks for Year 3:

Schedule for Year 3:

 
September 12, 2020
 
Agenda & Prayers for Today (PDF)
Morning Presentations: Overview/Syllabus for CBISA Year 3
Team Project Guidelines
Principles of Catholic Biblical Interpretation
Overview of Scripture Sharing Resources & Programs
Parish Structures & Event Logistics
Characteristics of an Effective Facilitator
Find 20 Books of the Bible (PDF) - Answers
 
Today's Slide Presentation - as PPT file; or as PDF file
Afternoon Practice: Introduction to Lectio Divina: Purpose, Essence, Process (PDF)
Lectio Divina
Group:  Matt 18:21-35 (24th Sun. in Ord. Time, Year A)
 
October 10, 2020
 
Agenda & Prayers for Today (PDF)
Readings in Advance: Mestre, chaps. 5 & 6;  Regan, chaps. 1 & 2 - discussion questions
Morning Presentations: Tips for Starting a Group Bible Study (1 pg)
Faith-Sharing Guidelines and Dynamics (2 pgs)
The Blind Men and the Elephant (2 pgs)
People Are Very Different (4 pgs)
Listening Skills; Effective Listening (6 pgs)
More on Scripture-Sharing Resources
 
Today's Slide Presentation - as PPT file; or as PDF file
Afternoon Practice: Lectio Divina Groups (led by students 1&2):  Matt 22:15-21 (29th Sun., Yr A)
 
November 14, 2020
 
Agenda & Prayers for Today (PDF)
Readings in Advance: Mestre, chaps. 1 & 2;  Regan, chaps. 3 & 4 - discussion questions
Morning Presentation: Overview of Liturgical Year & Lectionary for Mass (16 pgs)
Intro Lectionary Charts: legal-sized (4 pgs)
Icebreakers (2 pgs)
The Art of Questioning (2 pgs)
Preparing Good Questions (4 pgs)
More on Biblical Resources
 
Today's Slide Presentation - as PPT file; or as PDF file
Afternoon Practice: Lectio Divina Groups (led by students 3&4)Matt 25:14-30 (33rd Sun., Yr A)
 
December 12, 2020

Agenda & Prayers for Today (PDF)
Readings in Advance: Mestre, chaps. 3 & 4;  Regan, chap. 5 - discussion questions
Morning Presentations: Review of Listening Skills & Effective Questions
Roadblocks to Communication (1 pg)
Conflict-Resolution Skills (8 pp)
Conflict-Resolution Models (1 pg)
Questions about Spring Team Projects?
Visits/Observations of Team Projects (two forms: see below)

Today's Slide Presentation - as PPT file; or as PDF file
Afternoon Practice: Lectio Divina Groups (led by students 5&6): Readings for 3rd Sunday of Advent, Year B
January - April 2021  
(various dates) * Conduct the Scripture Sharing Project that your team planned in the Fall.
* Write a summary/evaluation report (ca. 2 pages) for your own Scripture Sharing Group.
* Visit and observe at least one other Scripture Sharing Group led by other CBI participants.
* Peer Observation Form
* Coordinator Evaluation Form
May 8, 2021
 
Wrap-Up / Evaluation Session
9:00 am - 2:45 pm

ASSIGNMENTS DUE TODAY:

  • Each individual: Peer Observation Form(s)
  • Each individual: Summary/evaluation Report of your own Team Project
  • Each Team: Oral Presentation about your Team's Project
SUNDAY, June 6, 2021  
Certification Ceremony
2:30 pm
Mass with Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger
St. Augustine Cathedral, Tucson, AZ

Click here for a printable version of the above Syllabus in PDF format.

CBISA Year 3 Leadership Team:


Fall Lectio Divina Groups:

. Group A:
Agatha
Group C:
Cecilia
Group F:
Felicity
Group J:
Jerome
Group P:
Polycarp
1 Patti A. Laura G. Bill J. Veronica M-B. (dropped)
2 Elaine B. Jessica G. Felicia K. Juana M. Br. Jeffrey St.G.
3 Douglas C. Dan G. Kevin K. Sally O. Aida U.
4 MaryCarmen C. Suzanne G. Patricia K. Patrick O. Alberto U.
5 Bridget D. Joey Lee H. Patricia L. Sr. Noelle O. Amy VdM.
6 Louis G. Sherri J. Frances M. Jose O. Holiday W.

 
Spring Project Teams:

# Team Members Dates in 2021 Day/Time Location Topic Visitor
1 Sally O., Patrick O., Juana M. Jan. 6 - Feb. 10 Wed, 7:00-8:30 pm Online / Zoom Gospel of Mark (Six Weeks; LP) Fr. Felix
2 Jessica G., Patricia K., Jeffrey  St-G. Jan. 13 - March 24
(every other week)
Wed, 6:00-7:30 pm Online / Zoom Sunday Lectionary Readings Ofelia
3 Laura G., Veronica M. Jan. 14 - Feb. 25 Thurs, 7:00-8:30 pm Online / Zoom Gospel of Mark (Six Weeks; LP) Pam
4 Sherri J., Bill J., Aida U., Alberto U. Feb. 13 - March 20 Sat, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Online / Zoom (St. Francis of Assisi, Yuma) Getting to Know Jesus (Six Weeks; LP) Ofelia
5 Felicia K., Frances M. Feb. 14 - March 21 Sun, 6:00-7:30 pm Online/ Google Meet (St. Bartholomew, San Manuel) Matthew 26-28 (Six Weeks; LP) Sr. Lois
6 Daniel G., Suzanne G., Sr. Noelle  O. Feb. 16 - March 23 Tues, 6:30-8:00 pm Online / Zoom (St.Rita Parish, Vail) Sunday Lectionary Readings Sr. Lois
7 Ellaine B., MaryCarmen C., Jose O. Feb. 16 - March 23 Tues, 7:00-8:30 pm Online / Zoom Matthew 26-28 (Six Weeks; LP) Sr. Lois
8 Patricia A., Patricia L. Feb. 18 - March 25 Thurs, 7:00-8:30 pm Sacred Heart Parish, Nogales Sunday Lectionary Readings Randy
9 Douglas C. Feb. 19 - March 26 Fri, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Online / Zoom (Most Holy Nativity Parish, Rio Rico) Friday Lectionary Readings Randy
10 Louis F., Kevin K. Feb. 20 - March 27 Sat, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Online / Zoom Suffering & Cross (Binz, Cross) Fr. Felix
11 Holiday W., Amy VdM. Feb. 13 - March 20 Sat, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Online / Zoom Lectionary Readings for Lent Pam

Participants: Download the Peer Observation Form and fill it out after you visit another team's project.


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