Studies
Study series
Catholic educator Charles Merritt leads these video studies — Scripture read closely, doctrine explained plainly, and the seasons of the Church's year unpacked. Start anywhere. Nothing here assumes you have been here before.
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Scripture studies
Book by book, chapter by chapter — the text itself, read closely and read whole.
Now playingHaggai
Most people overlook this often-neglected book, but within its two short chapters lies a treasure trove of life-changing insights.
Jonah
A modern-day deep dive into the Book of Jonah — a four-chapter wonder that holds big lessons for our times.
Typology
Ever wonder how the Old Testament connects to Jesus? What if every story — from Adam to Exodus to the prophets — was already pointing to Christ?
The Gospel of Mark
An action-packed Bible study on the shortest and most fast-paced Gospel, from the opening line to the empty tomb.
The liturgical year
Series that follow the seasons of the Church's calendar.
The Jubilee 2025
Pilgrims of Hope — what a Jubilee year actually is, where the tradition comes from, and what the Church invites us into during a Holy Year.
Advent: A Journey of Preparation and Hope
The true meaning of Advent — its colours, its themes, its waiting, and the traditions that carry them.
The Days of Holy Week
A nine-episode Lent series. Each episode delves into the profound significance of this sacred time, offering insights and reflections to enrich your spiritual journey.
Lent
Our Lenten traditions, where they come from and what they are for.
Faith and doctrine
What the Church teaches, and why — for people meeting it new.
Sacraments and Grace
Discover the profound importance of grace and the seven Sacraments.
Sin and the Nature of Man
A captivating journey into the heart of sin — what it is, what it does, and how we turn back.
Companion book (PDF) ↓
Angels
An exciting video series that delves into the world of angels and what Catholics believe about them.
The Ten Commandments
Charles Merritt takes the commandments one at a time — what each one actually asks of us, and why they are far more than a list of prohibitions.
The Holy Spirit
Charles Merritt on the third Person of the Trinity — who the Holy Spirit is, and how he works in the life of the Church and in our own.
The Virtues
A transformative journey through the seven Catholic virtues.
Pivotal Prayers
The prayers that shape a Catholic life, and what they actually mean.
One-offs
Single studies on the pivotal moments in Biblical history — each complete in itself.
The Visitation
The beautiful story of the Virgin Mary's visit to Elizabeth.
The Magi
Who were the Magi, these mysterious travellers from the East bearing gifts for the newborn King?
The Ascension of Christ
He rose… and then He ascended. But what does the Ascension of Christ really mean for you and me — today, right now?
Every study is also on the Fresh Catholic YouTube channel, and the podcast episodes that accompany them are on the podcast page.