Welcome to the Catholic Resources of the American Bible Society where you will find bible centered videos, printed resources, and related services. We have been around since the birth of this country with founders such as Francis Scott Key and others. We are all about making the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people may experience its life-changing message.
Our active partners include national organizations such as USCCB, Encuentro, and The Catholic Prison Ministry Coalition, dioceses such as Bridgeport, Newark, Brooklyn Dallas, Orange, Phoenix, and New York, and collaborative initiatives with several Catholic producers and presenters.
Catholic Resources
We have tried to create niche resources that do not compete with the many wonderful and powerful resources produced by Catholic publishers for the catechetical community.
Our resources are designed to be used by individuals in their own place and at their own pace as well as in parish gatherings or virtual small group formats.
A lot of our resources are FREE and are in both English and Spanish thanks to the donations made by others who believe in the value of bible engagement.
Video Resource (English)
Spanish Video Resource Series
Printed Resources
Explore the five stages of Lectio Divina, and discover other practical details through this educational brochure.
Sign up to receive Lectio Divina meditations, based on the lectionary calendar of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, via email or text message.
This 10-page PDF is designed to be implemented diocesan-wide, ensuring that every newly-initiated diocese member will have read the Gospel of Matthew.
In “The Bible: Living Dialogue,” Pope Francis, then Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, engages in a fascinating interfaith discussion with Rabbi Abraham Skorka and Dr. Marcelo Figueroa, a Protestant scholar. The book offers privileged insight into the thinking of Pope Francis and the priorities fueling his papacy—above all, his willingness to listen to and avoid the judgment of those whose deepest convictions differ from his own.
This small booklet introduces everyone to the impact of trauma, allow them to reflect on the response(s) they may have made to trauma in their own lives, and offers basic spiritual and mental health insights and eercises in moving beyond it.
Parishes seeking to become trauma informed congregations can offer it in print or as a free download for individual use at home, or parish based/virtual small groups.
A five session “mini-course” to help those incarcerated or in re-entry programs become familiar with trauma, the impact it has had on them, and spiritual, physical, and mental exercises to help them move forward.
Spanish Printed Resources
Sign up to receive Lectio Divina meditations, based on the lectionary calendar of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, via email or text message.
We offer bibles for the incarcerated, anyone needing a free bibles, customized Diocesan Bibles and digital versions
Incarcerated
Our paperback version of the Good New Translation includes an inspirational message to the incarcerated from Pope Francis on page 1 along with his signature and seal provided by the papal nuncio.
Download and return the request form here:
There is also a limited amount of large print bibles for the incarcerated with failing eyesight and/ or dimly lit cell blocks.
For anyone
Those who cannot afford bibles can reach out to us for Good News and NABRE versions by downloading and returning this form.
Those wishing to purchase bibles can check out the ones we offer right here: Bibles.com
Diocesan Custom Bibles
We have worked with dioceses like the (arch) dioceses of NY, Dallas, Kansas City, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Bridgeport, Newark and others to create diocesan bibles often given out to Confirmation and RCIA candidates, catechists, school teachers, and volunteers. It includes a prayerful letter of support and affirmation to the recipient from the (arch) bishop inside on page one. Back cover includes the diocesan shield and A gift from the (arch) diocese of ___________.
Sold at cost. Price varies depending on version and cover.
Scripture Engagement Assistance (SEA) Mini-grants
A limited number of mini-grants in the amount of $5,000 are available to dioceses with plans to launch fresh scripture engagement initiatives. For information and application click here:
Research Tools
Parishes or dioceses can use this survey to determine the parishioners’ interest and attitudes related to the bible and scripture engagement. Perfect for program planning. A free report will be given to dioceses that conduct the survey and wish to share its pastors and DRE’s.
This is an annual study capturing the latest level of interest, attitudes, practices regarding the bible and scripture engagement among the American people across denominations. Sponsored by the American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research.