Open Your Bible. Discover More. One Chapter at a Time.
Explore Sacred Scripture one chapter at a time with Free illustrated Catholic Bible resources.
Discover book facts and chapter guides organized across all 73 books of the Catholic Bible - 46 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.
Find a place to begin for yourself, your family, your classroom, or your parish.
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Resources are hosted by Catholic Online Learning Resources. A free account on that website is required to access downloads. No payment is necessary.
Beautifully illustrated pages. Clear explanations. A practical companion to reading Scripture.
Start with a book-facts resource to explore its background and themes. Then open a chapter guide alongside your Bible to consider its people, events, and lessons.
Discover the Book
Why Genesis Is Called the Book of Beginnings
Explore how Genesis introduces creation, humanity, covenant, and God’s plan of salvation.
Explore a Chapter
How Genesis 1 Reveals God as Creator
Begin with creation and reflect on the goodness of God’s work and the dignity of the human person.
See What You Can Discover.
Browse the complete Catholic Bible’s 73-book directory and explore its available book facts and chapter resources.
Bible facts for every book. An illustrated companion PDF for every chapter.
Old Testament — 46 Books
Explore creation, covenant, the history of Israel, wisdom, prayer, and the prophets. Follow the unfolding story of salvation and God’s promises.
New Testament — 27 Books
Encounter the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, the beginnings of the Church, the witness of the apostles, and the hope of eternal life.
Begin with a familiar passage. Explore a book you have always wanted to understand. Return whenever you are ready for the next chapter.
Genesis to Revelation, Find Your Next Chapter.
You Do Not Have to Understand Everything to Begin.
Choose one chapter. Make room for one discovery.
1. Choose
Select a book and chapter from the Bible resource directory.
2. Read
Open that chapter in your Bible. Read at your own pace, choosing a manageable passage when learning with children.
3. Explore
Use the companion resource to consider the passage’s themes, people, and events.
4. Reflect
Ask: What stood out? What did I learn about God? How might I respond in prayer or daily life?
These resources support your reading of Sacred Scripture. Keep your Bible open beside them.
Bring Scripture Into the Places You Teach, Learn, and Pray.
Students and Adult Learners
Explore a chapter’s themes and build confidence as you read.
Families
Turn a Bible passage into a conversation. Learn alongside your children and make space for their questions.
Teachers and Catholic Schools
Find visual materials to support Scripture lessons and classroom discussion.
Parishes and Catechists
Use selected resources alongside parish formation, Bible study, and family learning.
Dioceses
Help schools, parishes, and ministry leaders discover resources they can explore and use in their communities.
Parents and educators can select materials and guide discussion to suit the age and needs of their learners.
Are the resources free?
Yes. The featured resources are available without payment through Catholic Online Learning Resources.
Do I need an account?
The resource website requires a free account to access downloads. If you already belong to WCEA, you may still need to create or sign in to an account on Catholic Online Learning Resources.
Do these PDFs contain the complete Bible text?
They are educational companions to Scripture. Read the corresponding passage in your Bible alongside the resource.
Where should I start?
Genesis 1 is a simple starting point. You can also choose a passage you recently heard at Mass or a book that interests you.
Can I use the resources with children?
Parents, teachers, and catechists can choose appropriate materials and help children understand the passages being explored.
A Few Things to Know Before You Begin.
Perhaps you have been meaning to read the Bible more often.
Perhaps your child has questions.
Perhaps you are preparing to teach.
Begin with one passage and one resource.
World Catholic Education Alliance, a project of Your Catholic Voice Foundation, invites you to discover practical help for learning and sharing the Faith.
Open your Bible. Bring your questions. Begin today.