Bible Studies & Faith Building Resources
Listed below are some excellent Bible Studies and Faith Studies for use in small group study during the Eucharistic Revival.
Lectio: Eucharist
by Dr. Brant Pitre
Ten-part series with participant workbook. The Biblical roots of the Eucharist, through its foreshadowing in the miraculous events of the Old Testament, the Gospels, and Apostolic teaching. One set of DVDs is available for free rental from the Office for Catechesis and Evangelization and also available on FORMED.
Eucharist
by Bishop Robert Barron
Five-part study with leader and participant workbook. Experience for yourself the profound mystery of the Eucharist as Sacred Meal, Sacrifice and Real Presence. These elements unite the Church across time and unite us to our fellow Catholics in every sacred liturgy. One set of DVD’s for free rental available from the Office for Cat. & Evang. or available for purchase from Word on Fire.
The Mass
by Bishop Robert Barron
Seven-part study with leader and participant workbook Walk through the Holy Mass with Bishop Barron and be transformed through insights on this most privileged and intimate encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ. See how the Mass brings us out of the fallen world and into the Heavenly realm, how it resonates with a call from God and a response from His people, the Church, and most importantly, how we are intimately joined with the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus through the Holy Eucharist. The Mass will help you understand how to fully, consciously, and actively participate in the source and summit of the Christian life. Free rental from the Office for Catechesis and Evangelization or for purchase from Word on Fire.
A Biblical Walk through the Mass
by Edward Sri
Five-part study with leader and participant workbook and book. This series explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience in Mass and explains their profound significance. Multiple sets of DVDs available from the Office for Catechesis and Evangelization for free rental or for purchase of Leader’s Guide and Participant Booklet from Ascension Press
Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
by Augustine Institute
Four-part series with leader and participant workbook. Presence explores the radical mystery of God’s love expressed in the Eucharist and shows how in this Sacrament God is really present to help and strengthen us at every step of life’s journey. By diving into the story of God’s love for His people in Scripture and the Church’s teaching on this Sacrament, Presence invites each one of us into a deeper, more intimate union with God. One set of DVDs available for free rental from the Office for Catechesis & Evangelization or for purchase from the Augustine Institute.
Franciscan at Home - Online Learning Workshops
Each workshop is one hour in length, divided into 10-minute videos followed by application questions. This format of a 10-minute video with discussion works well for any type of parish meeting, study group or organizational meeting.