Bible Apostolate of Tellicherry Archdiocese (BATA)
Patron : His Grace Dr. George Valiamattam
Director
Rev. Dr. Joseph Pamplaniyil
Sandesa Bhavan, Tellicherry 1, Kerala, India, 670 101
Tel 0490 2344727
BATA has a tradition (since 1980) of teaching, training and mentoring men and women in their pursuit of God's calling for them revealed through Sacred Scripture. We also have a strong commitment to training leaders for all walks of life. For many this means training for the mission field or the pulpit. For others it means putting the grace and wisdom of the Gospel into practice in kitchens, factories, board rooms and other social fields. We exist to equip leaders to be faithful, critical, prophetic and engaged. This institute was founded in 1979 by the Archdiocese of Tellicherry, Kerala, India. Its first Director was Rev. Dr. Michael Karimattam, and he was succeeded by Rev. Fr. Mathew Vengakkunnel and Rev. Dr. George Kudilil. Since 2006 Rev. Dr. Joseph Pamplaniyil is the current Director.
Mission Statement
BATA exists to equip and motivate people to advance the cause of Christ through ministries that educate, edify and evangelize." Our vision is to bring glory to God and hope to the world by preparing promising students for excellence in Christian ministry through an affordable, community-oriented, Christ-centered education.
Our Values
· The authority of the Word of God
· The Lordship of Christ and the centrality of the Church
· Promotion of human dignity and Christian morals
· The centrality of ministry and the priority of preaching
· The necessity of faith, the efficacy of prayer, and the value of work
· The imperative of a Christian lifestyle and the virtue of academic discipline
· The validity of the Restoration Plea and the significance of the Catholic heritage
BATA‘s Vision and Mission
To encourage and equip believers to:
v Think Biblically
v Live Christianly
v Serve Effectively
v Evangelize Consistently
The Bible Apostolate provides a learning experience involving head and heart. A variety of methods of instruction appropriate to adult learning will be presented by a team of facilitators. These include: presentation by qualified Biblical instructors, small group discussion, communal praying of scripture, monthly reading and writing assignments on scripture passages, lecture and Biblical commentaries. We are
- Faithful - To Christ and the scriptures
- Critical - Discerning what is best and what is not in
church and society today
- Prophetic - Speaking into the life of church and society
- Engaged - At the sharp end of church and society
The purpose of BATA
- To foster a Catholic understanding of the study of Scripture
- To grow in knowledge and appreciation of God's Word
· To educate priests and Christian leaders for specialized Christian ministries with emphasis on the preaching ministry.
· To provide programs in Christian leadership and community service.
- To integrate Bible Study with prayer and Christian living
- To provide formation and training for parish-based Bible study facilitators
The Bible Apostolate provides a learning experience involving head and heart. A variety of methods of instruction appropriate to adult learning will be presented by a team of facilitators. These include: presentation by qualified Biblical instructors, small group discussion, communal praying of scripture, monthly reading and writing assignments on scripture passages, lecture and Biblical commentaries. We are
- Faithful - To Christ and the scriptures
- Critical - Discerning what is best and what is not in
church and society today
- Prophetic - Speaking into the life of church and society
- Engaged - At the sharp end of church and society
Distribution of Bible
BATA aims at the distribution of Catholic Bible to as many people as possible. It distributes more than 10000 POC Malayalam Bibles annually.
Publications from BATA
Ø Series I - Bible comics (50 volumes) in English and in 22 Indian Languages (Script: Dr. Michael Karimattam, Illustration: Devasy, Benny)
Old Testament Volumes
Cain and Abel, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses ,Joshua, Samson, Ruth, Samue, Saul, David, King David ,Solomon, Elijah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Zechariah, Jonah, Job, Tobit, Daniel ,Susanna, Esther, Judith, Maccabeus, The Maccabeus
New Testament Volumes
A World Awaiting, Light of the World, The Herald , The Prophet, The Liberator, The One to Come, Lord of the Universe, Son of God, Son of Man, In the Shadow of the Cross, The way, Son of David, Bread of Life, The Redeemer, With Us Forever, Tongues of Fire, Baptism in Blood, The Chosen Vessel, Libation, Come, Lord Jesus, The Woman
Series II - Bible Pilgrimage (A Commentary Series of the entire Bible in Malayalam: Dr. Michael Karimattam (13 Volumes published already)
§ Volume 1 – Creation (Gen 1-3)
§ Volume 2 - Sin and Deluge (Gen 3-11)
§ Volume 3 - Patriarchs I (Gen 12-50)
§ Volume 4 – Patriarchs II (Gen 12-50)
§ Volume 5 – Exodus I
§ Volume 6 – Exodus II
§ Volume 7 – Levites
§ Volume 8 – Numbers
§ Volume 9 – Deuteronomy
§ Volume 10 – History of Struggles (Joshua, Judges, Ruth)
§ Volume 11 – Reign of Kings (1-2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles)
§ Volume 12 – From Glory to Exile (1-2 Kings, 2 Chronicles)
§ Volume 13 - Amos
Series III - Bible in Family Prayer (Dr. Michael Karimattam)
§ Volume 1 – Reconciliation
§ Volume 2 – On the Way of Suffering
Series IV – To Know Christ (Dr. Michael Karimattam)
§ The One Died for Us
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Series V – Books
Roots of Faith – Dr. Michael Karimattam
Book of Revelation – An Interpretation – Dr. Michael Karimattam
World of Souls: A Study of Christian Eschatology in the Light of Bible - Dr. Michael Karimattam
Mary in the Writings of Patriarchs – Sr. Dr. Mary Panthappilly
Periodical
Ajapalakan – Homiletic Notes for Priests
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