BIBLICAL COMMISSION
The Commission facilitates and promotes the use of the Bible among the people of God in Christian homes, Small Christian Communities, lay groups and movements, through individual reflections, Bible workshops, seminars and catechetical instructions at different levels. The commission also promotes accessibility, translation and proper interpretation of the Bible and other biblical materials in the three main local languages. The commission is headed by the Biblical Coordinator.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Bible usage enhanced in the Diocese by 2027
STRATEGY: Develop Biblical usage strategies
ACTIVITY | PERSON RESPONSIBLE | TIME FRAME | RESOURCE NEEDED | OUTPUT | INDICATOR |
Facilitate buying & reselling of Bibles at affordable prices | Biblical Coordinator | On-going | Personnel, Time, Funds and Transport | Bibles bought and sold at affordable prices in Parishes | # of Bibles bought and sold at affordable prices |
Mobilise resources for biblical office activities | Biblical Coordinator | On-going | Personnel, Time, Stationery and Transport | Different types of resources mobilised | # and type of resources available |
Conduct Bible seminars in Parishes | Biblical Coordinator and Parish Priests | On-going | Personnel, Time and Funds, Materials and Transport | Increased Bible knowledge by Parishioners | # of seminars held # of participants |
Introduce Bible Study in Parishes | Parish Priests | On-going | Personnel, Time, Bibles and Transport | Parishes implementing Bible Study Increased use of Bibles by Parishioners | # of Parishes implementing Bible Study |
Bible Presentation