Resources for Catechetical Sunday

As we prepare to celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 20, you may find the following resources helpful. All of them are related to this year's theme of "Catechesis & the Proclamation of the Word" and focus on various uses of Scripture. All are available in the Archdiocesan Media Resource Center. The resource number and appropriate age level are listed for each one.

A Walk Through the New Testament: An Introduction for Catholics by Margaret Nutting Ralph
BK5009.1 Adult

This book is designed to be a companion for adult Catholics who want to read and better understand the New Testament.

Catholic Spirituality for Adults Series: Listening to God’s Word
by Alice Camille
BK4904.1 Adult

This book inspires us to not only appreciate God’s Word but to live it and know the peace and joy that comes from it.

Echoes of Faith Plus: The Scriptures
DVD0108.1 Adult

This DVD explores the central themes and message of the Bible and explains why it is considered the holy book of the Christian community.

Psalms for Young Children by Marie-Helene Delval
BK4827.1 Early – Primary

This collection of Psalms, paraphrased for young readers, uses simple yet powerful imagery to help children express their feelings.

Scripture: Nourished by the Word by Margaret Nutting Ralph
BK2160.1 Adult

This book presents the primary themes and basic concepts in Scripture, including covenant, kingdom, creation, salvation, and conversion. The Spanish edition of this book is also available.

The Bible Blueprint: A Catholic’s Guide to Understanding and Embracing God’s Word by Joe Paprocki
BK5003.1 Adult

This book cleverly uses a blueprint metaphor to help Catholics gain a solid understanding of the structure and organization of the Bible, and to help them build confidence in navigating its pages.

The Four Gospels: Catholic Personal Study Edition
by Little Rock Scripture Study
BK5011.1 Adult

This book lends itself to both quick reference and more in-depth study or meditation of Scripture.

The Revolutionary, Parts I and II
VC3159.1 and VC3232.1 High School – Adult

This two-part video shows how Jesus changed the world as none other before or since, and how his message is more compelling today than ever.

What is the Bible?
VC4043.1 Middle – Junior High

This video helps children appreciate and understand the Bible as God’s Word for their daily lives.

Women and the Bible
CD0160.1 Adult

This 12-part series presents women in the Bible who have always been central to the faith and who have played vital and often surprising roles.