RCIA and Catechists' Day: ABCs of Bible Literacy

Join the Archdiocesan Faith-Formation staff for a fun and enlightening workshop on Saturday, June 9!  Register team members and yourself now!


RCIA and Catechists' Day:  ABCs of Bible Literacy


Saturday, June 9 (2012)
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location: St. Agnes Parish, Louisville KY  --  Pastoral Center
Presenter: Brian Singer-Towns, M.ThS., and Dennis Kurtz, M.A.
Cost: $25.00 (includes lunch) (checks payable to ALMI)
Registration: Register prior to class to insure class availability.
   Contact Linda McLemore at lmclemore@archlou.org or (502) 448-8581 ext. 1324
Catechist Credit: 4.5 hours applies toward Theology in the area of Scripture


The Bible is vitally important to our Catholic faith. What are its essential elements? What do we need to know about it? This day will examine the structure and components of the Bible, explore its meaning from a Catholic perspective, and help us to use it appropriately in the catechumenate and other catechetical sessions. Two presenters, Brian Singer-Towns and Dennis Kurtz, will draw on insights from Singer-Towns’ book, Biblical Literacy Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Catechists, Teachers, and Youth Ministers, published by Saint Mary’s Press.

St. Mary’s Press will have books and materials available for purchase.

Brian Singer-Towns, M.ThS., is an author and senior editorial staff member for Saint Mary’s Press in Winona, Minnesota. Before joining SMP, he spent fifteen years in youth ministry leadership for the Diocese of Lansing. He has written or co-written a dozen books, including the best-selling Catholic Faith Handbook and Biblical Literacy Made Easy. He served as the general editor for The Catholic Youth Bible®. He resides with his family in Winona.


Dennis Kurtz, M.A., is an author, national sales consultant, and popular workshop presenter for Saint Mary’s Press in Winona, Minnesota. For many years prior, he was the Director of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He resides in Winona.