Who can be a Catechist?
Catechist / Catechetical Assistant
(Children and Youth)
19 years and above
Received ALL initiation Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
Be a practicing Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church, lifestyle should bear witness to teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
Ready to learn and transmit the teachings of the Catholic Church
Enjoy working with children, if you intend to be a Catechist for children and/or youth
Catechetical Trainee
(can be attached to FY - L6)
13 - 18 years
Received the Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist
Be a practicing Catholic in communion with the Catholic Church, lifestyle should bear witness to teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church
Ready to learn and transmit the teachings of the Catholic Church
Enjoy working with children
How does my Journey look like?
Office For Catechesis (OFC) conducts courses, throughout the year, to help equip catechists with sufficient basic knowledge and methodology (pedagogy) on how to catechise, as well as, to use OFC's curriculum effectively.
Our recommendation is to complete the Foundational Course in Catechesis (FCC) and Basic Course in Catechesis (BCC).
The timeframe to complete the FCC / BCC is 3 years, from the start of the first course.