Celebrating the Gift (new Lectionary event) SOLD OUT
THIS EVENT SOLD OUT - Talks will be recorded and shared on our YouTube page shortly after the event.
The Lectionary used at Mass and for the Sacraments is changing this Advent.
This event will explain why it is being changed and what you need to know, while reflecting together on God's Word in Holy Scripture.
Celebrating the Gift will share clear, simple explanations from expert speakers and practical tips on enhancing your knowledge and love of Scripture and the Liturgy.
The day will include
A range of expert speakers and Q&A sessions.
Explaining the new Lectionary in clear, jargon-free language.
Free lunch.
"We urgently need to grow in our knowledge and love of the scriptures and of the Risen Lord, who continues to speak his word and to break bread in the community of believers." - Pope Francis
Celebrating the Gift: Preparing for the new translation of the Lectionary | Sacred Scripture Reflection Day
Schedule
10:00am: Teas and coffees.
10:30am: SESSION 1: What makes a good translation? (Plus Q&A)
11:30am: SESSION 2: Introducing the new Lectionary. (Plus Q&A)
12:30pm: Holy Mass in St Margaret's Chapel (onsite).
1:00pm: Lunch.
2:00pm: SESSION 3: What will the New Translation look like in practice? (Plus Q&A)
3:00pm: SESSION 4: What will this mean for ministers of The Word? (Plus Q&A)
Celebrating the Gift takes place on Saturday 5 October from 10:00am to 4:00pm at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. It is a free event, open to all. Entry by registrationhere. Free parking onsite. Free lunch includes small sandwiches and fruit. If you have food allergies/intolerances please being a packed lunch.
Do you read the Word of God at Mass in your parish?
We invite you to our Day for Readers at The Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 8 October (registration open from 10:30am). Registerhere by midday on Wednesday 5 October.
We will reflect on the Gospel of St John, in sessions led by scripture scholar Fr Andrew Garden of St David's Parish in Dalkeith. We will also have practical sessions to offer tips and guidance on public speaking.
You don't have to be a reader at Mass to take part - we welcome those who simply want to come along to hear more about St John's Gospel.
The day concludes with Mass in St Margaret's Chapel at 2:15pm. A light lunch and refreshments will be available - please register by midday on Wednesday for catering purposes.
We hope you can join us!
This event is organised by the Archdiocese's Commission for Catechetics. Free parking available onsite.
WATCH: Archbishop supports Bible project for kids
A brilliant daily Bible resource for families with young children is being supported by Archbishop Cushley during the Covid19 lockdown.
Aid to the Church in Need Scotland (ACN) is posting a chapter a day from its Bible 'God Speaks to his Children' along with a reflection from a range of Catholic voices and a suggested activity. It's part of the ACN Child's Bible Project, launched this week.
Today (Tuesday) Archbishop Cushley reads and reflects on Chapter 2 of the Book of Genesis (see below. Full video at bottom).
Lorraine McMahon, from ACN Scotland, said: "These daily resources will, we hope, be helpful to all those working to teach children from home during the Covid-19 lockdown and will also be useful in primary classrooms once schools have reopened."
God Speaks to his Children contains 99 chapters of paraphrased stories from the Old and New Testaments. It was first produced in 1979 and the charity has distributed more than 50 million copies to children all over the world.
ACN is a Pontifical Foundation of the Catholic Church, supporting the Catholic faithful and other Christians where they are persecuted, oppressed or in pastoral need.
Find out more about the Child's Bible Project here.
Get inspired at Scripture Reflection Day
Father Andrew Garden is inviting parishioners across the Archdiocese to prepare for a new liturgical year at an event next month.
Scripture Reflection Day at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh will discover how the evangelist St Matthew deepens our understanding of Jesus and His Church.
Fr Garden, priest for St David's, Dalkeith and St Luke's, Mayfield, said: "We held a similar event last year looking at St Luke's Gospel and those who come along always find it helpful and seem to get a lot of encouragement from it.
This event is also open to Parish readers, with former English teacher Margaret Magill giving guidance on improving public reading of holy scripture at Mass.
The day will conclude with Holy Mass in St Margaret's Chapel at 3pm
Scripture Reflection Day, 10:45 for 11am start, Saturday 16th November, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1BB. Book your place on Eventbrite or call 0131 623 8900.
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