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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.