Canon & Catholicism

A Kings’ Birthday Long Weekend Special Event

Join us for a morning exploring the origins, authority, and reliability of the Christian canon*, and the key theological differences between Roman Catholicism and Reformed Protestant Christianity. Through thoughtful teaching and open discussion, we’ll examine questions of Scripture, tradition, church authority, and the gospel itself — engaging both history and theology with clarity, conviction, and grace. Whether you’re curious, sceptical, or wanting to deepen your understanding of the Christian faith, this event is designed to equip and encourage meaningful conversation.

9am-12pm
Monday, 8 June
Garden Suburb

No need to register - just come along!

*The word canon comes from a Greek word (kanōn) meaning a rule, measuring rod, or standard. When Christians talk about the "canon of Scripture," they mean the books that are accepted as God's written word and serve as the standard for faith and practice.

Program

9am Introduction

9:05 The Historical and Theological Basis for the Canon - Professor Peter Bolt
How do we know the right books are in the bible?

10am Break

10:15 Understanding Catholicism from the inside - Pastor Scott Curtis
What does the Catholic church (and it’s followers) actually believe?

11:10 Break

11:25 Question Time - submit your questions

12pm Finish

Still Got Questions?

If we don’t cover something, or you’d like us to push into something a little further, we’ll be have a time for Q&A. Please let us know your questions below 👇

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