Office for Catechesis - ICPCM [2nd run]

[FCC] Introduction to Catechetical Pedagogy & Catechetical Methods

8 Sessions - 2nd Run [*Junior Catechists Track is offered]

Tuesdays | 30 September | 7, 14, 21, 28 October | 4, 11, 18 November 2025

7:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

1259 Upper Serangoon Rd

Singapore 534795

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course, which consists of theoretical and practical application components, will introduce participants to the method of teaching as proposed by the Universal Church.

COURSE PURPOSE

To equip catechists with theoretical knowledge (A) and practical applications of catechesis (B).

A) Theoretical knowledge of:

The Aim and Purpose of Catechesis^
The Pedagogy of God and the 12 Characteristics of Catechesis^
The Catechetical Methodologies
The Ecclesial Method
The planes of development of children and youth of different age groups and how this affects the way faith is handed to them^
The Archdiocesan Catechetical curricula overview

B) Practical applications of catechesis by providing them with the opportunities to:

Learn how to use the Catechism of the Catholic Church^
Craft reflection questions
Experience how presentations are to be offered in the prayer space through demonstration by trainers
Participate in group presentations using existing session plans and learn from their peers

ACCESS TO CURRICULUM (REVISED WEF 2022)

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

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

TRAINERS

Wendy Loe, Associate Director
Geraldine Lim, Manager - Children’s Catechesis
Suryadi Azali, Manager - Youth Catechesis

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Catechetical Coordinators for Children and/or Youth
All Catechists
Catechetical Assistants & Facilitators
RCIA Coordinators, Facilitators & Sponsors
Junior Catechists/ Facilitators*

REFERENCES

Catechism Of The Catholic Church

(Second Edition)

*All participants are required to get a copy of the CCC

Includes the 2018 revision of no. 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis! Here are the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays. This second edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature an analytical index translated from the Latin text and a glossary of terms

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*Please call 9645-0280 to confirm stocks availability

SUGGESTED REFERENCE

Directory for Catechesis (2020)

by Pontifical Council for Promoting of the New Evangelization (USCCB edition above)

Directory for Catechesis
(2020)

This edition is available from OFC. Please email to enquire.

The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium

Apostolic Exhortation by

Pope Francis

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2013)

Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Craft of Catechesis

by Pierre de Cointet

Ignatius Press; First edition (March 1, 2008)

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 and events to assist us in the booking of appropriate rooms, the printing of materials and the 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

Thursday, 25 September 2025

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