All those involved in the work of catechesis are role models of Catholic teachings and values. They are expected:

• to be a practicing Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church who participates fully in the communal worship and life of the Church;

• to present a prayerful, positive, Catholic role model for young people, families, and others;

• to teach Catholic Church teachings; the Catechetical Session is not a forum for personal beliefs not in conformity with these teachings;

• to complete diocesan requirements for those in catechetical ministry; 

• to comply with the policies for general conduct with children and youth defined in the document Keeping Communion (available upon request from Catechetical coordinators);

• to comply with the Code of Conduct for Teachers of the Faith (Archdiocese of Singapore); 

• to continue his/her own faith formation through participation at workshops, courses, retreats, bible studies or other avenues;

• to follow the curriculum set by the parish and to prepare sessions, organize activities, and seek assistance as needed toward that aim;

• to work as a team with the Catechetical Coordinator, co-catechists, other members of the catechetical team, the pastoral staff, clergy and parents and to recognize that parents are the primary catechists of their children;

• to be able to relate well with others, especially children, youth, and their parents;

• to make a good faith commitment to know and follow the OFC Guidelines for Catechetical Ministries;

• to make a good faith commitment to have excellent attendance with an earnest effort at securing a substitute and timely notification of co-catechist and Catechetical Coordinator when an absence is necessary;

• to understand his/her obligation and responsibility to protect children and youth and agree to report known or suspected abuse of children or youth to appropriate Church leaders and state authorities in accordance with the Procedures outlined in the Keeping Communion and Policy and Procedure for Handling Sexual Abuse of Minors by the Clergy documents; 

• to never underestimate the power of prayer!

ACCESS TO CURRICULUM (REVISED WEF 2022)

Pre-requisites for access to Children’s Curriculum (Foundation Year 1 to Level 6): -

• 100% attendance met for FCC: Intro to Catechetical Pedagogy & Catechetical Methods (Children’s Track).

• Participation during group work (Sessions 2 & 3)

• Written reflection paper given out during FCC: ICP&CM course duly submitted.

Pre-requisites for access to Youth Curriculum (Level 7 to Level 10): -

• 100% attendance met for FCC: Intro to Catechetical Pedagogy & Catechetical Methods (Youth Track)

• Participation during group work (Sessions 2 & 3)

• Written reflection paper given out during FCC: ICP&CM course duly submitted

• 100% attendance met for FCC: Learning to Listen and Facilitate course

Highly Recommended requirement for Youth Catechesis:

• Sufficient facilitators sent for FCC: Learning to Listen and Facilitate course based on proposed ratio of 12 youths to 1 facilitator as well as 100% attendance met for course by facilitators.

Note:

Participants who had previously completed Parish Team Training or Introduction to Catechetical Pedagogy (before 2015) need only attend the Catechetical Methods component of this module. Notwithstanding, participants are encouraged to attend the course as a refresher as new content has been added. If you need further clarifications, please drop us a mail at enquiry.ofc@catholic.org.sg  

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