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

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

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

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

• Wendy Loe, Associate Director 

• Geraldine Lim, Manager - Children’s Catechesis 

• Suryadi Azali,  Manager - Youth Catechesis

• Catechetical Coordinators for Children and/or Youth

• All Catechists

• Catechetical Assistants & Facilitators

• RCIA Coordinators, Facilitators & Sponsors 

• Junior Catechists/ Facilitators* 

* 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.