The Opportunity.
Behold & Resound is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the theology, principles and practice of our Church's liturgical tradition. You do not need to possess any prior experience or qualifications to attend.
Step into the heart of the Church’s liturgical tradition and discover how to create and foster the kind of parish worship that offers a true encounter with Christ that leads to discipleship.
We invite all musicians, choir members, and liturgy teams to explore how intentional planning and resourcing can shape powerful experiences of prayer that fosters full, conscious, and active participation.
This workshop will unpack the principles of sacred worship, the role of beauty in drawing hearts to God, and practical steps to renew and strengthen the liturgical life of your parish.
We will also reflect on the principles of sacred music, the balance of silence and song, and practical ways to strengthen he musical life of your parish with beauty, authenticity, and pastoral sensitivity.
A Closer Look In
Behold & Resound will explore a number of key topics.
Workshop Details
Behold & Resound is being hosted in parishes free of charge across different parts of our Archdiocese, and will provide a great opportunity for you to meet and connect with neighbouring communities to explore potential collaborations going forward.
Western Deanery
Saturday 7 March 2026
10:00am – 3:30pm
Tumut Mission
Immaculate Conception Church
39 Capper Street
Tumut, NSW 2720
RSVP by 3 March
Southern Deanery
Saturday 14 March 2026
10:00am – 3:30pm
Weston Creek Parish
St John Vianney Church
87 Namatjira Drive
Waramanga, ACT 2611
RSVP by 10 March
Northern Deanery
Saturday 21 March 2026
10:00am – 3:30pm
West Belconnen Parish
St John the Apostle Church
25 Blackham Street
Holt, ACT 2615
RSVP by 17 March
Workshop Facilitators
This next series of Behold & Resound will be facilitated by Christian Nobleza & Chris Van Der Wielen.
Christian Nobleza is the Liturgy and Christian Unity Animator for the Archdiocese, and works as part of the Synodal Evangelisation Team within the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation.
He holds over 20 years experience working in ministry roles across parish, deanery, diocesan, education and religious order contexts both here in Australia and internationally.
Prior to his arrival into the Archdiocese, Christian lived and worked as part of a Benedictine Monastic community in the south of England, where he grew in his appreciation for the rhythm of prayer and the art of shaping spaces for Liturgy and worship.
Chris Van Der Wielen is an accomplished singer, song writer, producer, music teacher and church leader based in Canberra.
He studied at the Australian National University School of Music spending time under the tutelage of Mike Stern, and has since worked with Australian performers including Dami Im, John Foreman, Timomatic, Chris Sebastian and Sneaky Sound System.
In recent years, Chris has generously led teams and served the Archdiocese at important events including the Annual Marian Procession, Guinness & God, SHINE Gatherings, as well as other key formation initiatives hosted by the Archbishop’s Office for Evangelisation.