St . Clare of Assisi RCIA Bible Recommendations - Catholic Bible and Learning Resources

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A curated set of Catholic RCIA and Bible study recommendations focused on making Scripture easier to read, understand, and remember. Highlights include The Great Adventure Catholic Bible with its color-coded Bible Timeline® system, and the Word on Fire Bible series (Volumes I–IV) with an introduction for readers and newcomers. The list also covers major Catholic translation editions such as RSV-CE, NRSV-CE, NAB, NJB, and the Way-Catholic Living Bible, plus catechetical resources and tools for gospel readings and discussion.

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Reading Time8 min

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Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible

Word On Fire Bible Series (Volumes I–IV)

Other Catholic Bible Translations and Resources

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CE)

New Revised Standard Version (NRSV-CE)

New American Bible (NAB)

New Jerusalem Bible (NJB)

The Way-Catholic Living Bible

Catechism and Catechetical Resources

Catechism of the Catholic Church (1995)

Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (2005)

YOUCAT (Youth Catechism) (2010)

Resources for Gospel Readings and Discussions

Catholic Websites

Catholic Book and Supply Stores

St . Clare of Assisi RCIA Bible Recommendations Holy Bible – The Great Adventure Catholic Bible (Ascension Press) -The Great Adventure Catholic Bible makes the complexity of reading the Bible simple. The narrative approach gives the big picture of salvation history and shows how everything ties together. This is the only Bible that incorporates The Great Adventure’s color-coded Bible Timeline® Learning System, a system that has made The Great Adventure Bible study resources the most popular and influential in the Englishspeaking world. The color-coded tools make it easy to read and easy to remember. Word On Fire Bible Series: Four years in the making, The Word on Fire Bible is a groundbreaking new series introducing readers to the strange, colorful world of the Bible . It was designed to appeal not just to Christians but to non-believers, searchers, and those with far more questions than answers. It does not presume any experience with the Bible, catering to those unfamiliar with its many events and characters, while still providing rich insights to even the most biblically literate. It is a cathedral in print, the highest-quality Catholic Bible ever produced for mass distribution. The Word on Fire Bible (Volume I): The Gospels The Word on Fire Bible (Volume II): Acts, Letters and Revelation The Word on Fire Bible (Volume III): The Pentateuch The Word on Fire Bible (Volume IV): The Promise Land **there are four more Old Testament volumes, which will follow in the coming years Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition (RSV-CE): a literal translation recommended for serious Bible Study. This version is cited in "The Catechism of the Catholic Church". New Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE): the translation used in the mass readings. New American Bible (NAB): a more "dynamic" translation that strives for greater readability; used in the liturgy. New Jerusalem Bible (NJB): a "dynamic equivalent" version that is less literal yet still faithful to the original meaning. The Way-Catholic Living Bible: written in modern, easy-to-understand language. Useful for beginners who want to read the Story, but a more literal translation is recommended for more serious study. *With any Bible, try to buy the Catholic Edition (CE), and the Study Edition with footnotes and explanations. Other Resources: Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1995: commissioned by Pope Jean Paul II to make the doctrines of the Catholic faith more accessible to and usable by the Christian faithful. COMPENDIUM of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2005: commissioned by Pope Benedict XVI; a faithful and sure synthesis of the Catechism of the Catholic Church; written in question and answer format YOUCAT (Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church), 2010: written in language intended for young people; deals with the content of the Catechism of the Catholic Church; follows questionanswer format. Resources for Gospel Readings and Discussions: • Our Sunday Readings-[https://oursundayreadings.wordpress.com](https://oursundayreadings.wordpress.com) • Catholic Digital Resources-[http://catholicdr.com](http://catholicdr.com) • Daily Scripture Readings and Meditations – [www.dailyscripture.net](www.dailyscripture.net) • St. Paul Center (Scott Hahn) -[https://stpaulcenter.com](https://stpaulcenter.com) • The Word Among Us – “Meditations” -[https://wau.org](https://wau.org) • Emmaus Journey-[https://www.emmausjourney.org](https://www.emmausjourney.org) Catholic Websites • Ascension (Father Mike Schmitz; Bible in a Year Podcast; Catechism in a Year Podcast and much more!) • Augustinian Spirituality • Behold Vancouver (Behold is the community for Catholics in Vancouver) • Brant Pitre • Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) • Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) • The Catholic Company • Good Catholic (online Catholic courses) • Morning Offering (a great way to start your day) • Get F

FAQs

What is The Great Adventure Catholic Bible recommended for?

It is recommended for simplifying the complexity of reading the Bible using a narrative approach that presents salvation history and shows how everything connects.

Which Word on Fire Bible volumes are listed?

The document lists Volume I (The Gospels), Volume II (Acts, Letters and Revelation), Volume III (The Pentateuch), and Volume IV (The Promise Land), noting that four more Old Testament volumes will follow.

What Bible translation editions are suggested for different use cases?

RSV-CE is recommended for serious Bible study; NRSV-CE is used in mass readings; NAB is aimed at readability in liturgy; NJB is a less literal but faithful dynamic equivalent; and the Way-Catholic Living Bible uses modern, easy-to-understand language for beginners.

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