CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY
WHAT IS CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY?
Catholic Bible study, (CBS) is a group of lay evangelists who are dedicated to teaching the Word of God to Catholic and Non-Catholic people alike. CBS uses the commentaries and program written by Father James O'Bryan, entitled "Invitation to Christian Discipleship" (ICD). CBS follows Father O'Bryan's guidelines and format, and works to ensure the goals of ICD. All CBS evangelists wish to serve by presenting the materials of ICD, and have varying backgrounds of education and experience.
ICD uses lectures, group discussion and home
study as dynamics in truth seeking. ICD is designed to be more in depth
than a Bible sharing program but can be used to include the new student who
does not want home study in the beginning. Catholic Bible Study, (CBS) is a group of lay evangelists who are dedicated to teaching the Word of God to Catholic and
Non-Catholic people alike. CBS uses the commentaries and program written by
Father James O'Bryan, entitled "Invitation to Christian
Discipleship" (ICD). CBS follows Father O'Bryan's guidelines and format, and works to
ensure the goals of the ICD. All CBS evangelists wish to
serve by presenting the materials of ICD, and have varying backgrounds of
education and experience.
WHO IS FATHER JAMES O'BRYAN?
Father James O'Bryan, S.T., is a native of Mississippi and a member of the Missionary Servants of the Most
Holy Trinity. Father James has studied at Holy Trinity Mission Seminary, Washington, DC., the
Catholic University of America at Ponce, Puerto Rico, the Ca1ifomia State University at Long Beach, and Chapman College in Orange,
California. After his ordination in 1956, Father James served in the
southern part of the United States and Puerto Rico. For several years he was
engaged in giving retreats to priests, sisters and laity. He was sent to
California in 1966 where he served for five years as Guidance Counselor at Mater ~ Dei High School and Chaplain for the
Juvenile
Hall of Orange County. It was while he was in Orange that he wrote the Seven Year Catholic Bible Study 'Invitation
to Christian Discipleship.' 'Invitation to Christian Discipleship' was written to fulfill two needs, namely the desire of the Catholic people for a deeper
know1edge of the Scriptures and also, the desire for specific answers to in-depth Bible questions.
MOTIVATING CAUSE
The motivating cause for the formation of the Catholic Bible Study is to preserve and impart the Christian Faith as understood and transmitted by the Catholic Church through the centuries. These courses have four immediate aims:
1. To incite a true spirit of repentance.
2. To foster a deeper commitment in faith to Jesus Christ.
3. To create a greater awareness of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.
4. To encourage a more vibrant participation in the life and mission of the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Bible Study of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Parish meets Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 AM (Presenter-Maurice Bernier), and Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM (Presenter-Maurice Bernier).
If you have questions please contact Tina Tiso at tinatiso@sbcglobal.net or 728-5921.