Engaging Your Faith
Engaging Your Faith is a series of short, online presentations that invite participants to reflect on what it means to be people of faith in the contemporary world. Experienced academics from Catholic Theological College present on a variety of topics such as: science and faith issues including AI, moral theology, politics and religion, the Gospels of Matthew and John, biblical languages, canon law, and religion and ethics.
Accreditation
- In Victoria, these sessions are accredited by MACS for professional learning hours contributing to Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and for those maintaining accreditation.
- In Queensland, these sessions are eligible for accreditation hours to Teach Religion or Teach in Catholic Schools. For further details about the allocation of accreditation hours, staff should check with their accreditation team in their education office.
- In other states, staff should check with their education office.
Cost
- $25 per session: General audience
- $40 per session: Teachers applying for Catholic school accreditation
Book online
All sessions are booked directly through Humanitix.
Please note that registrations close at 5pm two business days before each session.
12 sessions running in May 2026
Monday 4 May
7pm – 8.30pm
Can a Scientist Believe in God?
Many people say (or fear?) that God and science don’t mix. In faith-based schools, 60% of secondary students say Christianity and science conflict. This session is an introduction to the “conflict myth” and will offer some clues about how to understand the science–faith relationship as a harmonious one. Note: this is a repeat of a session offered previously.
Rev. Dr Christopher Mulherin
Bookings close: Thursday 30 April
Tuesday 5 May
7.30pm – 8.30pm
Interculturality and Its Relevance for the Church Today
Interculturality (bringing our diverse cultures and customs into dialogue) provides an exciting approach to celebrating our life as a synodal Church today. This session explores its relevance in different contexts, including parishes, schools, and church agencies.
Rev. Dr Jake Mudge
Bookings close: Friday 1 May
Wednesday 6 May
5.30pm – 7pm
Democracy and Education
Through the lens of a Catholic, Thomistic perspective, this session discusses the nature of democracy, what we might describe as a democratic state, and whether there is a crisis in democracy. It suggests that civil society and education have an important role to play in the nurturing of democracy.
Prof. Jāņis Ozoliņš
Bookings close: Monday 4 May
Thursday 7 May
7pm – 8.30pm
Enriching Our Understanding of Being a Christian in Our World Today
In what ways might Catholic moral theology help us to make decisions for the good amid the complexities of today’s world? This session will introduce the recent Church document on human dignity, Dignitas Infinita.
A similar session has been offered previously.
Dr Frances Baker RSM
Bookings close: Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 12 May
7.30pm – 9pm
John 1:19–51: Jesus’ Baptism and the Call to Discipleship
In this seminar, participants are invited into the text of John’s portrayal of Jesus as the Spirit-filled Lamb of God, called to take away the sin of the world. We examine the call of the disciples and their response to Jesus’ invitation. And we explore the titles given to Jesus by these disciples within their overall Johannine context. Examining these titles offers new insights into the Christian calling to discipleship.
Br Dr Paul Creevey FMS
Bookings close: Friday 8 May
Wednesday 13 May
5.30pm – 7pm
Old Testament Law: Is It Still Relevant?
Christian readers often find the Old Testament laws challenging due to their cultural and historical context. While many believe the Ten Commandments remain relevant, others find detailed biblical laws strange or even immoral. How should modern Catholics engage with the Old Testament law?
Rev. Dr Kris Sonek OP
Bookings close: Monday 11 May
Thursday 14 May
7pm – 8.30pm
Community and Communion: A (Gentle) Introduction to Canon Law
This session offers a gentle introduction to canon law: how the Church’s law supports our life of faith, protects the dignity of the faithful, and promotes communion among the People of God.
Rev. Adi Indra
Bookings close: Tuesday 12 May
Monday 18 May
7pm – 8.30pm
The Gospel According to Matthew: A Tapestry
In this liturgical Year of Matthew, come and see the complexity of this Gospel by picturing it as a tapestry. We look at the overall thread from beginning to end: observing the weave back and forth between Old and New Testaments; noticing the tension between Jesus and leaders, Judeans, and Gentiles; picking up threads across the Gospel; stopping to view a couple of specific scenes; and stepping back to view the whole picture.
Dr Rosemary Canavan
Bookings close: Thursday 14 May
Tuesday 19 May
7pm – 8.30pm
Religion and Ethics: Exploring Some Connections
This session, which relates directly to the VCE Unit, Religion and Society, explores some connections between religious belief and ethics, and it considers implications of these connections for both personal and societal ethical decision making in the Australian context.
A similar session has been offered previously.
Dr Frances Baker RSM
Bookings close: Friday 15 May
Wednesday 20 May
7pm – 8.30pm
An Introduction to AI and Transhumanism … for Christians
“Young people today can expect to live forever, but AI will run the world.” At least that is the view of some techno-enthusiasts. This session will consider artificial intelligence and transhumanism, and it will reflect on how Christians might think about future developments.
Note: this is a repeat of a session offered previously.
Rev. Dr Christopher Mulherin
Bookings close: Monday 18 May
Thursday 21 May
7pm – 8.30pm
After Death—What?
Does the Catholic faith shed any light on the final great question, “What happens after we die?”
Rev. Dr Paul Connell
Bookings close: Tuesday 19 May
Tuesday 26 May
7pm – 8.30pm
Why Study the Ancient Biblical Languages?
Is the challenging undertaking of learning biblical Hebrew or Greek really worth the time and effort? What about Latin? Should it all be left to the experts? Come and find out.
Rev. Dr Trevor Tibbertsma
Bookings close: Friday 22 May