FCC01 Introduction to Catechetical Pedagogy & Catechetical Methods
| # Sessions |
| DAY/S |
| DATE/S |
| TIME |
| VENUE/MODE* |
| Intensive - 03 |
| 2 Saturdays and 1 Sunday |
| To be confirmed |
| 9.00am - 6.00pm (Registration from 8.30am) |
| To be confirmed |
| Evenings - 08 |
| Weekday evening sessions |
| To be confirmed |
| 7.30pm - 10.00pm (Registration from 7.00pm) |
| To be confirmed |
| *Mornings - 08 |
| Weekday morning sessions. |
| To be confirmed |
| 9.30am - 12.00pm (Registration from 9.00am) |
| To be confirmed |
*Children's Catechesis Only
*Please be read the course confirmation email carefully. It contains further important instructions regarding access to the online sessions. Thank you.
Course Description
This course, which consists of theoretical and practical application components, will introduce participants to the method of teaching as proposed by the Universal Church.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to equip catechists with the
Theoretical knowledge of
- The Aim and Purpose of Catechesis*
- The Pedagogy of God and the 12 Characteristics of Catechesis*
- The Catechetical Methodologies
- The Ecclesial Method
In addition, for
Children’s and Youth Track
- The planes of development of children and youths of different age groups and how this affects the way faith is handed to them*
- The Archdiocesan Catechetical curricula overview
RCIA Track
- Overview of BOW
- Understanding the scrutinies as rites for self-searching and repentance
Practical applications of catechesis by providing them with the opportunities to:
- Learn how to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church*
- Craft reflection questions*
- Experience how presentations are to be offered in the prayer space through demonstration by trainers
- Participate in group presentations using existing session plans and learn from their peers
In addition, for RCIA Track
- Learn how to prepare for and lead a BOW session
- Learn how to plan and lead a session to better meet the spiritual purpose of the scrutinies
Note:
* Participants who had previously completed Parish Team Training or Introduction to Catechetical Pedagogy (before 2015) are exempted from the first 4 sessions of this module. Notwithstanding participants are encouraged to attend the course as a refresher as new content has been added.
Upon completion of both the theoretical and practical application components as well as meeting pre-requisites, participants attending the Children’s or Youth Tracks will be given direct access to the respective curriculum.
Speaker/Trainer
Wendy Loe - Associate Director, Office for Catechesis
Geraldine Lim - Manager, Children Curriculum, Office for Catechesis
Suryadi Azali - Manager, Youth Curriculum, Office for Catechesis
Alfred Yap - Manager RCIA, Office for Catechesis
Who should attend
Catechetical Coordinators & Level Coordinators for Children and/or Youth
All Catechists & Assistant Catechists
Catechetical Assistants & Facilitators
RCIA Coordinators, Facilitators & Sponsors.
Suggested Course Material
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The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium
General Directory for Catechesis
Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization
2020
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Craft of Catechesis
by Pierre de Cointet, Barbara A Morgan, Petroc Willey
- Ignatius Press, First edition (March 1, 2008)
Contribution Fee
Waived by Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore
Notwithstanding the waiver of contribution fee, participants are required to register for all courses and events to assist us in the booking of appropriate rooms, the printing of materials and arrangement of tea and snacks, etc. In the event of foreseeable no-shows, we encourage participants to inform the office in advance to help prevent wastage of resources
- Attendance - Participants must achieve 80% attendance for the modules registered. Please inform us if you are unable to attend the session.
- Course Notes - All course notes will be available via soft copy.
- Punctuality - Participants are encouraged to be punctual. Being more than THIRTY (30) minutes late for any session is deemed absent.
- Substitution - Request for substitution has to be made in writing, e.g., via email and subject to acceptance by OFC, subjected to eligibility requirements
- Withdrawal - As this course tends to be fully subscribed and to allow others on the wait-list to attend the course, a no-show penalty of the course fees may be imposed.
- Cancellation/Postponement of Courses - OFC reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In these circumstances, OFC will refund payments made, if any.