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%u00aeKnowing the BibleTwo challenges we might encounter 1. Locating passages, characters, and stories2. Understanding what we have readSay: One of the primary sources of God%u2019s Revelation is the Bible. For many of us, reading and understanding the Bible can be intimidating. Even when reading the Bible in our own language, we may conclude, %u201cIt%u2019s like Greek to%u00a0me.%u201d When Catholics first experience Scripture, they often encounter two challenges: 1. Locating passages, characters, and stories 2. Understanding what they readI know that you have some knowledge of the Bible. So, before we continue, we%u2019re going to break into small groups and list as many famous Bible characters as possible.Allow several minutes for the groups to brainstorm. Then invite them to share their lists.The Connect section will be about 30%u00a0minutes. TimeAs volunteers share, ask if the character is from the Old Testament or New%u00a0Testament. Sharingwww.christourlife.com 9 Christ Our Life Family Catechesis Leader GuidePART 1%u00a9 All rights reserved. 5856%u00aeLet%u2019s Review the Bible!Say: Let%u2019s take a moment to review what we have learned about the Bible.Start the interactive game. For each question that appears, ask the group to raise their hands or stand to indicate if the book or story comes from the Old or New Testament. Then click the option in the interactive that has the most respondents. Say: You already know a lot about the Bible! However, no matter how much you think you know about the Bible, there is always more to learn. The more you learn about the Bible, the more you will discover how much God loves you and wants to reveal his love to you.Click anywhere on the slide to start the interactive or launch it from the LP Digital Library. InteractiveConsider telling participants where they can purchase a Catholic Bible. Tipwww.christourlife.com 21 Christ Our Life Family Catechesis Leader GuidePART 1%u00a9 All rights reserved. 5856Connect (30 minutes)A variety of parent-focused activities engage participants in the content and in fellowship with one another. Parents%u2019 understanding of essential faith concepts is bolstered, and they come away from the meeting more confident about passing on the treasure of the Catholic faith when teaching at home and in everyday life.Signals the beginning of the Connect sectionEmbedded multimedia linkScripting for a parent-only audiencewww.christourlife.com OV-13 Christ Our Life Family Catechesis Leader GuideINSIDE THE PROGRAM%u00a9 All rights reserved.SAMPLE5856