7 Sessions
Tuesday | 21, 28 January | 4, 11, 25 February | 4, 11 March 2026
7.30 pm - 10.00 pm
Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour
31, Siglap Hill, Singapore 456085
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this basic course, catechists will discover the fundamental principles that undergird and animate the great themes of Sacred Scripture.
The following fundamental principles will be covered over seven sessions.
Session 1: Reading and Interpreting Sacred Scriptures – Part 1
Session 2: Reading and Interpreting Sacred Scriptures – Part 2
Session 3: Intro to Sacred Scripture
Session 4: Semitic Roots of Christian Scripture
Session 5: Typology: Christian Fulfilment of Semitic Hope
Session 6: Salvation: Primary Message of the Scripture
Session 7: Parousia: The Destiny of All Creation
BCC Scripture is a prerequisite to the upcoming ECC: New Testament - The Synoptic Gospels, also conducted by Fr. Valerian. Do take the opportunity to register for this run now if you are interested in the course.
COURSE PURPOSE
COURSE PURPOSE
The objectives of this course are for catechists to:
appreciate Sacred Scriptures and Tradition as important sources for catechesis (GDC 127),
be introduced to a faith-filled reading of Sacred Scriptures and practice of prayer (GDC 175) through Lectio Divina and Ignatian Contemplation,
foster a deeper relationship with God through Sacred Scriptures so that they truly become encounters with the Living Word.
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
Rev Fr Valerian Cheong
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Catechetical Coordinators & Level Coordinators for Children and/or Youth
All Catechists
Catechetical Assistants & Facilitators
RCIA Coordinators, Facilitators & Sponsors
Special Needs Befrienders
REFERENCE MATERIAL
REFERENCE MATERIAL
History of the Kingdom of God, Part 1
History of the Kingdom of God, Part 1
by Sofia Cavalletti
Liturgy Training Publication
(April 1, 2012)
Scripture is one of six modules for the Basic Course in Catechesis (BCC), the recommended basic requirements for all catechists including Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS), home-based and special needs catechists.
The other modules are
Liturgy: The Mass
Evangelisation & Mission*
Christian Anthropology
Introduction to Morality
Sacraments
* Includes a retreat component
CONTRIBUTION FEE
CONTRIBUTION FEE
Waived by The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Singapore
Notwithstanding the waiver of the contribution fee, participants are required to register for all courses/events/workshops to assist us in the booking of appropriate rooms, 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 the wastage of resources.
Registration Closes
Registration Closes
Sunday, 18 January 2026
Sunday, 18 January 2026
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