1. SCRIPTURE IN OUR LIVES The Centrality of Scripture

2. Scripture is central to our liturgy and worship Theological study Different ministries Personal spirituality How?

3. WHY? ….to know Christ, to stay faithful, to have new life in Christ, to be strengthened for the work of justice, and to pray.

4. PRAYING WITH SCRIPTURE Liturgy –Mass Readings, psalms –Sacraments Roots in Scripture –Prayer of the Hours psalms Personal Prayer –Devotional –Meditative –Contemplative

5. Scripture and the Sacraments Each of the seven liturgical sacraments has been instituted by Jesus and has its roots in scripture Baptism Water is an important element Jesus example by his baptism Account of Nicodemus Confirmation Pentecost Life giving power of the Holy Spirit Eucharist Last Supper Manna Reconciliation Jesus forgave sins Parables about conversion and forgiveness Anointing of the Sick Jesus healed Holy Orders Authority passed from Jesus to apostles Apostolic succession Matrimony Jesus discourse on the indissolubility of marriage