The course aims to share some ways catechists can build positive relationships with parents of candidates with special needs in support of special needs catechesis. Catechists would also discuss ways to help regular candidates welcome their peers with differing abilities into their catechetical space. It will also give participants a space to discuss how a support plan for their respective parishes can look like, with an intentionality in involving parents and peers in an integrated space for candidates with special needs.

Jenny Lim - Manager, Special Needs

Jenny Lim, the manager for special needs from the Office For Catechesis. She has more than 30 years of experience in special education in a voluntary welfare organisation in Singapore before she joined OFC in 2021. Her professional qualifications include Certificate in Special Education (National Institute of Education), Diploma in Disability Studies (Centre for Disability Studies, Sydney) and a Master’s Degree in Health Sciences (University of Sydney). She is a special needs coordinator and catechist with the Church of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

*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.