[BCC] Scripture
[BCC] Scripture
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7 Sessions
Tuesday | 21 January | 4, 11, 18, 25 February | 4, 11 March 2025
7.30 pm - 10.00pm
Church of the Holy Spirit
248, Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574371
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
New in 2025!
BCC Scripture is now a prerequisite to the upcoming course ECC: New Testament - The Gospel of John also conducted by Fr. Valerian.
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.
TRAINER
TRAINER
Rev Fr Valerian Cheong
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Catechetical Coordinators & Level Coordinators for Children and/or Youth
All Catechists & Assistant Catechists
Catechetical Assistants & Facilitators
RCIA Coordinators, Facilitators & Sponsors
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
** Prerequisite for other courses by Fr. David Garcia, OP
CONTRIBUTION FEE
CONTRIBUTION FEE
Waived by The 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.
Registration Closes
Registration Closes
Saturday, 17 January 2025
Saturday, 17 January 2025
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