TRACK |
# Sessions |
DAY/S |
DATE/S |
TIME |
VENUE / MODE |
Children & Youth Only |
6x Evenings + *1x Full Day |
Mondays / Wednesdays + *1x Saturday |
18,20,25,27 Jan, 01,03 Feb & *20 Nov 2021 |
7.30pm - 10.00pm (Registration from 7.00pm) * Full Day - More details closer to the date |
Online + *Face-to-Face |
Children Only |
Mandarin - 06 |
Saturdays |
27 Feb, 06, 13, 20 Mar 08 & 15 May 2021 |
9.00am - 12.00pm (Registration from 8.30am) |
Online |
*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 | RCIA Track |
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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.
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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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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
Foundational Catechesis Course
Prerequisite for
Access to Curriculum
- 100% attendance (Children’s Track)
- * Submission of written assignment
*Updated Jan 2021
- 100% attendance (Youth Track)
- Submission of written assignment
- 100% attendance (Youth Track)
- Submission of written assignment
- 100% attendance for FCC Learning to Listen and Facilitate
Once you have met the above eligibility based on the levels you are catechising, you will receive an email with login details to the Catechetical Exchange.
Basic Catechesis Course
- BCC01 Liturgy - The Mass
- BCC02 Scripture
- BCC03 Evangelisation and Mission Workshop
- BCC04* Introduction to Morality
- BCC05** Human Sexuality
- BCC06** Catholic Social Teaching
* is a prerequisite for **
Craft of Catechesis Workshop
- CCW01 Planning Parent Formation
- CCW02 Planning First Reconciliation/ First Holy Communion Retreat
- CCW03 Planning Confirmation Retreats for Youths
- CCW04 Orientation for Catechists / Catechetical Assistants
RCIA Course
In addition to the FCC and BCC, all involved in the RCIA Ministry are encouraged to attend the following
- RCIA01 Introduction to RCIA
- RCIA02 RCIA Sponsors' Training
Catechist Elective Course
- CEC01 Introduction to Virtues
- CEC02 Sacraments
- CEC03 Answering Questions of Faith
- CEC04 Learning to Listen 2
- CEC05 Liturgical Principles
- CEC06 Praying the Divine Office