Office for Catechesis

Launch of Catechetical Year

The Launch of the Catechetical Year is a treasured moment for our community of catechists to gather, give thanks for the year that has passed, share the joys and challenges of ministry, and look ahead with renewed hope and purpose.

This year’s launch holds added significance as the Office for Catechesis marks its 10th Anniversary—a milestone of God’s grace and faithful accompaniment.

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Commemorative 10th T-Shirts

As we commemorate our 10th Anniversary, we are pleased to announce the sale of our commemorative T-shirts specially designed for this milestone celebration.

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Bridging Programme 2026

The registration for 2026 is OPEN!

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Catechetical Director's Address - Fr Terence Kesavan

During the Launch of Catechetical Year, Fr Terence address the catechetical community with the main focuses for the year as well as how we can embrace the hope in our communities.

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Youth need community or they will leave the church: Fr Kesavan

By: Victoria Lim
Published On: January 22nd, 2025

“Youth want a community to belong to,” said Fr Terence Kesavan. “They need a space where they can freely share new ways of doing things in church, meet other young people, and exchange life and faith experiences.”

The Catechetical Director of the Office for Catechesis (OFC) was speaking to some 200 catechists from 32 churches at the launch of the catechetical year on Jan 4.

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What is Catechesis?

Hear our Catechetical Director, Fr Terence Kesavan describes
what is catechesis?

The name of catechesis was given to the whole of the efforts within the Church to make disciples, to help people to believe that Jesus is the Son of God… and to educate and instruct them in this life and thus build up the Body of Christ.

- Catechesi Tradendae (1979) 1