The Bible is a treasure trove of great stories which children love. In reading the Bible, not only do children receive enjoyment, but they come to know Christ and their faith story at the same time.
Children’s Bible
The Diocese of Broken Bay is able to offer parishioners a Children’s Bible and a Children’s Illustrated Bible at affordable prices.
Broken Bay Bible Offer
Families and the Bible
At the Faith and Families Forums held in March 2015, a workshop was held to discuss ways in which parishes can assist families in engaging with the Bible, with a particular focus on children. The handout for the workshop can be downloaded below.
From Pope Francis, 5 October 2014:
So today, as the Synod on the Family opens, with the help of the Paulines we can say: a Bible for every family! “But Father, we have two, three of them...”. But where have you hidden them?... The Bible, not to place it on a shelf, but to keep it at hand, to read it often, every day, both individually and together, husband and wife, parents and children, maybe in the evening, especially on Sundays. This way the family grows, walks, with the light and power of the Word of God!
Resources
Children's Bookmark
Download bookmark
Download bookmark 5-to-a-page
Interactive Bible Story Map
http://wild.biblesociety.org.au//wild/index.php
An online children’s game in which children assume a character and explore stories of the Bible in a game format.
The Bible App for Kids
http://www.bible.com/kids
A free Bible App for children with colourful and interactive stories. For tablets and smartphones, using touch-screen technology.
Superbook
http://us-en.superbook.cbn.com/
Superbook contains the Bible text with many video clips, games, questions and answers, and biblical character profiles.Can be accessed on PC or downloaded as an app.
The Beginner’s Bible online
https://www.youtube.com/
A selection of Bible stories from The Beginner’s Bible presented in video format can be found on youtube.com.
Biblical scroll Activity
http://cf.thepmrc.org/activities
Directions on how to make a scroll of Bible stories. Includes the text of several stories and colouring-in templates.
Veritas Bible Courses
http://www.veritasbible.com/
Online interactive biblical courses for children.