WABI 2008

WORD ALIVE BIBLICAL INSTITUTE – WABI 2008

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The Word Alive Biblical Institute was started in 1991by John Paul I Biblical Center, the service arm of the Northern Luzon Bishops Inc. for the Biblical-Pastoral Ministry, in close collaboration with the faculty and administration of the Immaculate Conception School of Theology. This is a Trainers’ Training Course in the Biblical-Pastoral Ministry for Lay Ministers of the Word. WABI as it is fondly called in this region is partly supported by Kirche in Not / Ostpriesthilfe based in Germany.

THE PARTICIPANTS

The Course is intended for the LAITY.

It is open to:

• any lay Catholic interested in deepening his/her knowledge of the Word of God – maturing in Christian faith;
• those who want to commit themselves as LAY MINISTERS OF THE WORD.
• those who are involved in the Biblical-Pastoral Ministry;
• those who want to imbibe in themselves a prophetic understanding of the bible;
• those who want to become biblical animators and facilitators;
• those who want to proclaim the Word of God in the light of the call for new evangelization.

REQUIREMENTS

• The participant should have working knowledge of the English Language.
• A letter of recommendation by the Parish Priest and/or biblical promoter is needed.
• The age limit is 60 years (some exceptions are possible).

LEARNING PROCESS

WABI promotes the participative-discovery approach to learning. Instead of the one-way lecture approach, the program is both learner-oriented, as it is subject oriented. The participants themselves are empowered to maximize their charisma to animate, facilitate, and coordinate team efforts and participation as servant-leaders. They are expected to come up with output: tools/modules which they can use later on. The course is deepened and made more meaningful (and relevant) through the participants and formators/facilitators sharing their pastoral experiences from their own cultural backgrounds. It is a stay-in program where formators and participants live together as a community.

FORMATORS/FACILITATORS

The Formators-Facilitators of WABI are a formation team from John Paul I Biblical Center, from the Immaculate Conception School of Theology, Vigan City. The team has been involved in community building, pastoral work and formation for a number of years. Other consultants (ECBA-CBCP, bishops, clergy, religious and lay people) who are experts in an area of Biblical Apostolate and Lay Ministry are also invited.

DURATION

The program is designed for two summers (Levels 1 and 2) with three weeks each. A certificate is awarded to the participant after completion of each of the two (2) levels. If the graduate so decides to make a lifetime commitment to the community (local church), the local ordinary and/or the parish priest shall install and commission the candidate as Lay Minister of the Word depending upon the recommendation of the local church (community).

COURSE CONTENT

LEVEL I

Biblical:

• Introduction to Sacred Scriptures

• Dei Verbum

Doctrinal: Basic Ecclesiology:

• The Laity in the Life of the Church

• Lay Spirituality

• Introduction to the Holy Eucharist

Liturgical-Pastoral:

The Bible and Liturgy I:

• Training for Lectors and

• Commentators

• Bible/Sunday Services

Bible Sharing I:

• Bible Sharing Methods
• Lectio Divina
• Basic Bible Seminar

LEVEL II

Biblical:

• Old Testament

• New Testament

• Dei Verbum

Liturgical-Pastoral:

The Bible and Liturgy II:

• The Lectionary

• Training for Faith Sharing

Bible Sharing II:

• Bible Study Methods
• Lectio Divina
• Bibliodrama Workshop

UPDATING

A short renewal Course for two weeks is offered as an on-going formation for all graduates.

Biblical:

• The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church

• Book of Psalms

• Gospel of Luke

Doctrinal: Missiology:

• Mission and Dialogue

• Basic Orientation in Moral Life

Liturgical-Pastoral:

• The Exodus Story for Lay Ministers of the Word
• Creative Proclamation of the Word of God

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For more Information, please contact:

Mr. Joel Bugtong

0919-626-5949

Ms. Zusan G. Asistin

0920-304-4542

Ms. Flordelis D. Dacquigan

0916-764-9460

Ms. Felicidad Perpetua J. Gines

0916-372-5868

Fr. Dominador O. Ramos, SVD

0917-506-0753

JOHN PAUL I BIBLICAL CENTER

For NORTHERN LUZON

Immaculate Conception School of Theology

2700 Vigan City

Telephone – Fax : (077) 722-2056

e-mail: <jp1bc@yahoo.com>