Bibles

The Black Catholic Ministry office for the Diocese of Owensboro is pleased to provide Bibles for sale.

youth-bibleThe new African American Catholic Youth Bible offers many special features:

  • Know Your Faith articles that explain the biblical, liturgical, and doctrinal basis for many Christian beliefs and practices
  • Black, Catholic, and Faithful articles that present African American culture and introduce some Africans and African Americans who have lived out aspects of God’s Revelation in the Bible
  • Articles that provide background for understanding the culture and traditions of biblical times and the Church’s interpretation of certain passages
  • Articles that apply the Bible’s message to situations African American youth may be facing now or will face in the future
  • Take It to God articles that suggest ways to use the Bible for personal prayer
  • Our Friends in Faith articles that give a quick introduction to the lives of important biblical people
  • Helpful indexes to passages about events, people, teachings of Jesus, and life and faith issues, as well as an index that leads to articles on specific topics
  • A calendar of the Church year and Sunday readings
  • Color inserts that provide a brief history of African American Catholics, beautifully illustrated maps, photos by theme, Catholic prayers and teachings, and a timeline of biblical history
  • A glossary of Scripture-related terms

“The African American Catholic Youth Bible is an invaluable resource to evangelize youth and adults of all backgrounds. This Bible is not just for the Black community. It can educate all people of faith of the gifts and contributions of Black people throughout the history of faith.”
—Dr. Ansel Augustine, Contributor, The African American Catholic Youth Bible®, Archdiocese of New Orleans

NOW available at the Diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry in paperback at a special discount price of $22.00 each (including postage).

childrens-bibleWith special interest to Catholics, this Bible is illustrated especially for children of color.

Features include:

  • Full-color illustrations
  • Book introductions
  • Cross references
  • List of the Popes
  • Footnotes to specific Catholic doctrine
  • Parables, miracles, and discourses in chronological order
  • Favorite hymns
  • Children’s songs
  • Maps
  • Presentation page
  • Words of Christ in red
  • Gold-stained page edges

NOW available at the Diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry in Black, White or Burgundy Leatherette at a special discount price of $22.00 each (including postage).