Mission The Chicago Catholic Scripture School serves the Archdiocese of Chicago as a center for comprehensive formation in the area of Scripture for: Deacons, parish catechetical leaders, catechists, RCIA leaders, pastoral associates, youth ministers, parish Bible study leaders, lectors, and other persons who work with Scripture in their various parish ministries; and Any adult Catholic who wants a more in-depth understanding of Scripture in the Catholic tradition for faith development, a deeper prayer life, and ministering to family and community. Our goal is to help bring all students into closer relationship with God's revealed word so that the power of the word, and their response to it, might in some way transform their lives. In support of that goal, we study and pray the ancient texts of Scripture guided by the rich resources of Catholic biblical scholarship and Church guidance on the interpretation of Scripture.