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What we can learn about the beginnings of the Church from the Acts of the Apostles, including a close look at Acts 2:42-47. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Explaining how the sacraments make God present in our lives and taking a detailed look at Jesus' teaching known as 'the Great Commission' (Matthew 28:16-20). With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Discussing and explaining the key practices of Catholicism, as well as what to do if you're not a Catholic, but you're in a Catholic school or parish. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

Explaining what we mean when we say that the Church is 'universal,' and discussing the key beliefs that Catholics share. With Bishop Daniel Meagher

The Greatest Commandment. Discussing the relationship between the Shema in the book of Deuteronomy and the Greatest Commandment in Matthew's Gospel, and exploring what it means to love God with all of your heart, soul and mind. With Sr Susanna Edmunds.

Why does God make Covenants? Defining 'Covenant,' exploring why God made Covenants with His people, and an explanation to help us deal with the tricky story of the Command to Sacrifice Isaac. With Sr Susanna Edmunds.

The structures and sections of the Bible. Discussing how the Old and New Testaments are related to each other, and exploring what we can learn from the Dedication at the very start of Luke's Gospel. With Sr Susanna Edmunds.

The Bible. Exploring the Bible, including when it was written and by whom, the role of the Holy Spirit, and how we can show reverence for our sacred text. With Sr Susanna Edmunds, O.P.

Good Friday and the Easter Vigil. Asking what's so 'good' about Good Friday, and reviewing the denials of Peter, the presence of the Beloved Disciple and Mary, the lighting of the Paschal candle, and the connection between the Easter Vigil and Baptism. With Bishop Daniel Meagher.

Holy Thursday. Exploring the liturgies of Holy Thursday, beginning with the Chrism mass at the Cathedral and then a detailed look at the Mass of the Lord's Supper, including the washing of the feet, the institution of the Eucharist, and the link to Passover. With Bishop Daniel Meagher.

Jesus' Passion. Recalling the details of Jesus' Passion, and seeking to explain why Judas and Pontius Pilate did what they did, and why Jesus didn't just use his power to save himself. With Bishop Daniel Meagher.

Palm Sunday and the Garden of Gethsemane. Describing why we wave palms and shout Hosanna on Palm Sunday, and exploring what Jesus said and did in the Garden of Gethsemane, the night of his arrest. With Bishop Daniel Meagher.

Ash Wednesday. Explaining why we mark ourselves with Ashes on Ash Wednesday, and discussing the Season of Lent and the Lenten practices of prayer, almsgiving and fasting. With Bishop Danny Meagher.  

Advent. Exploring the symbol of the Advent wreath and the theme of anticipating the coming (and second coming) of Jesus. With Gabriel Rulewski, Mission & Identity Team, Sydney Catholic Schools.

Exploring the Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist, what we say and do during them, and exactly what is going on during Communion. With Simon Yeak, Sacramental Life and RCIA Coordinator, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Discussing how mass is about encounter and relationship, and explaining why we should go and how we should prepare. With Simon Yeak, Sacramental Life and RCIA Coordinator, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Explaining the liturgical seasons and their colours, how a priest knows what to say and do, and what's going on with all of the kneeling, sitting and standing. With Simon Yeak, Sacramental Life and RCIA Coordinator, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Defining the mass, discussing its origins at the Last Supper and examining the connection of 'mass' with the word 'mission,' and what this means for us. With Simon Yeak, Sacramental Life and RCIA Coordinator, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Defining Lectio Devina, explaining the four steps (reading, meditation, response and contemplation), and an example of how to do it using the reading of the day. With Helen Wagner, Parish Evangelisation Officer, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Describing and discussing Eucharistic Adoration, and answering questions about prayer like whether it's better to pray out loud, if it's possible to get prayer wrong, and whether we're being selfish to ask God for things when we pray. With Helen Wagner, Parish Evangelisation Officer, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Considering how to define 'prayer,' discussing how prayer can help to develop our relationship with God, and wondering whether saying the Angelus everyday is enough. With Helen Wagner, Parish Evangelisation Officer, Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney.

Finishing our exploration of the Creed, including how the Holy Spirit 'proceeds from the Father and the Son' and how 'adored' and 'glorified' are fighting words. With Sister Susanna Edmunds OP.

Discussing what the Creed teaches us about Jesus, including what it means to say 'in accordance with the scriptures,' or 'seated at the right hand of the Father,' and whether heaven is really 'up.' With Sister Susanna Edmunds OP.

How God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit are all equal. With Sister Susanna Edmunds OP.

The Council of Nicea, and what we mean by 'visible and invisible.' With Sister Susanna Edmunds OP.