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    Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups
    Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups
    Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups
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    Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups

    By Guy Lajoie

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    Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups. This small book is a presentation of the principles of leading groups and in particular Bible study groups. It contains tips on where groups should meet , how to ask questions and how to encourage full participation. There is also a chapter on the Catholic Church's teaching on the interpretation of the scriptures.
    In addition there is a section on Bible translations and a commentary on the various Bibles available. There is also a section describing some Bible Study Programs on the market.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGuy Lajoie
    Release dateNov 8, 2013
    ISBN9781927766019
    Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups
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    Guy Lajoie

    Guy Lajoie, president of Emmaus Publications, 48 Partridge Dr.. Kanata, ON, K2M 2P5 Canada

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      Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups - Guy Lajoie

      Called To Lead

      A Handbook for facilitators of Bible Study Programs

      by Guy Lajoie and Doug McCarthy

      This book was first published in 1988 By Guided Study Programs in the Catholic Faith and is now being republished by Emmaus Publications, , 99 Fifth Avenue, Suite 103, Ottawa,ON, K1S 5P5, Canada on Smashwords

      Cover design by Pat Lajoie

      Cover: Jesus at the Last Supper, teaching his disciples that true leadership is service.

      Artwork by Peter Gaspari, taken from JOURNEY Used with permission.

      Copyright 1988 Guided Study Programs/Communications Office of the Diocese of London. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited.

      ISBN - 978-1-927766-01-9

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      Table of Contents

      Foreword........................................................................

      Introduction......................................................................

      1.How Adults Learn...........................................................

      2.How To Be An Effective Group Leader............................

      3.How To Lead A Bible Study Group.................................

      4.Church Teaching on the Interpretation of the Bible………..

      Appendix A- Bible Versions and Translations ..............................

      Appendix B-Bible Study Programs ...............................................

      Recommended Reading ..............................................

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      Foreword

      The need for a handbook for leaders was not evident when we first began to publish JOURNEY In fact we had hoped that the material would be simple enough that almost any lay person could with a little effort study the material and join with others in a cooperative spirit which would carry them through the Bible. Our experience over the years and the many letters which have come to us show that this has indeed happened in some areas but in the majority of cases JOURNEY groups have persevered where solid leaders were active. For this reason the need for this kind of booklet has become more urgent.

      I am happy that there is a chapter on the Church's teaching on the interpretation of the Bible. I have often thought that there is a great need for Catholics to become more familiar with this teaching.

      The need for Catholics to form small groups to study the Bible has not diminished in the years since the first publication of JOURNEY In fact I would say that the need has increased. If this book can help in this area then it will truly be of service to the Church.

      + Marcel Gervais, Bishop of Sault Ste.

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      CALLED TO LEAD

      INTRODUCTION

      At the end of Matthew's gospel, Jesus says, Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations . . . and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you . . . (Matthew 28:19-20). The fact that Jesus addressed this command to the eleven apostles shows us that the early Church recognized that the Apostles had a unique responsibility for handing on the faith. They, in turn shared this responsibility with many others (Acts 6,7,8).

      The concept of shared responsibility has gained new prominence since the Second Vatican Council. All members of the Church - priests, religious, and laity - have a role to play in spreading and teaching the faith. As Pope John Paul 11 has said, " . . . all have in various degrees very precise responsibilities in this education of the

      Since the Second Vatican Council, we have witnessed not only the increased involvement by the laity in teaching our faith to others, but a new focus on the religious education of adults. Pope John Paul 11 states: This is the principle form of catechesis, because it is addressed to persons who have the greatest responsibilities and the capacity to live the Christian message in its fully developed form (On Catechesis in Our Time, no. 43).

      The new emphasis on adult religious education makes it essential that the people involved

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