Study Day: Consubstantial with the Father: Creed, Church, and Constantine

1700 years ago, in 325 CE, at Nicaea, a Church Council was summoned by emperor Constantine to draw up a statement of faith – which became the basis of the Nicene Creed we recite at Mass. This day will examine the issues debated and resolved, and how the emperor’s actions affected the Church.

Dr Ken Carleton is a Deacon of the Diocese of Brentwood. He has a doctorate in Church History, and is a lecturer at St Mary’s College, Oscott, and Dean of Pastoral Formation for the Southern Diaconate Programme.

Saturday 7th June 2025 11 am – 2 pm (10.00-13.00 GMT)

Those interested are invited to attend in person. Tea and coffee will be available in the hall from 10.30. Please bring a packed lunch. Easy access on the Elizabeth Line, five minute walk to church. The event is also available on live stream free of charge at www.whatgoodnews.org. No prior booking necessary. A recording of the talk will be available subsequently.

Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Brentwood Road Gidea Park RM2 6DH

'Proclaim the Word' Talk 2: 'A richer table of God's word'

In the second talk in the series ‘Proclaim the Word’, entitled ‘A richer table of God’s word’, Fr Adrian Graffy explained how after the Second Vatican Council readings from all parts of the Bible were arranged so that more abundant provision of Sacred Scripture is available to all at Mass.

The talk was given on Wednesday 2nd April at the Catholic Church of Christ the Eternal High Priest, Gidea Park, RM2 6DH.

Professor Federico Giuntoli (Pontifical Biblical Institute) writes:

In this illuminating session, Fr Adrian explores the profound changes brought by Vatican II to our experience of Scripture at Mass, offering clear and insightful explanations of the structure of the liturgical year, the design of the lectionary, and the thoughtful selection of readings that nourish the faithful Sunday after Sunday.

Whether you are a Reader seeking to deepen your understanding, or anyone who desires to appreciate more fully how the Word of God shapes our liturgical life, this talk is an invaluable resource.

Discover how the richness of Scripture unfolds across the liturgical seasons, and how even the silences between readings can speak to the heart.

 Take this opportunity to deepen your engagement with the Word of God and to appreciate the beauty and wisdom of the Church’s liturgy.

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The Christian message is good news. That is essentially what ‘gospel’ means.

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