Office For Catechesis - ICPCM (Evening)

[FCC] Introduction to Catechetical Pedagogy & Catechetical Methods (RCIY Track)

8 Sessions - Evening

Wednesdays | 30 September | 7, 14, 21, 28 October | 4, 11, 18 November 2026

7:30 pm to 10:00 pm (Registration starts at 7:00 pm)

Church of St Vincent De Paul

301 Yio Chu Kang Rd, Singapore 805910

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Church explains clearly what is required of the catechumens as they progress through each period and step (cf. RCIA 6, CCC 1230 and 1232) and exhorts that catechesis be handed on in an organic and systematic way, with a view of initiating the hearers into the fullness of Christian life (CCC 5). Therefore, the catechetical aspect of the RCIA requires an adult model that faithfully proposes the Truth, allows questions and time for reflection and invites a response in the form of a closer adherence of Jesus Christ and His Church (Association for Catechumenal Ministry, A Guide to Navigating the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults).

COURSE PURPOSE

Taking into consideration the pre-requisites necessary for maturing to the next step of the RCIA journey as well as the characteristics of the divine pedagogy, the course seeks to equip those with a) theoretical knowledge and b) the practical applications of catechesis as follows:

a. Theoretical knowledge of:

the aim, nature, and purpose of catechesis
the pedagogy of God and the 12 characteristics of catechesis
the Ecclesial Method and the Elements of Human Methodologies
the Planes of Development of children and youths and how this affects the way faith is handed to them
the flow of content vs. the Periods and Steps in the RCIA process so that the faith may be presented systematically and organically

b. Practical applications of catechesis through 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 and learn from their peers

COURSE SCHEDULE

Session 1

What is catechesis? Aim and nature of catechesis
Why catechise? Purpose of Catechesis
How are we to catechise? Part 1: The Pedagogy of God

Session 2

How are we to catechise? Part 2: 12 characteristics
What are we to catechise? The Sources of Catechesis

Session 3

What are the steps involved? The Ecclesial Method
How do we communicate the faith? Elements of Human Methodologies

Session 4

Who are we catechising? The Planes of Development of our candidates
RCIY Curriculum Overview
- OFC’s Vision
- Scope and Sequence
- Sample schedule
Keeping the Environment Safe
Creating and Maintaining a Conducive Prayer Space
Establishing Norms in the Prayer Space

Sessions 5 - 8

Catechetical Methods for youths

ACCESS TO CURRICULUM (TOWARDS ROLLOUT IN 2027/2028)

Pre-requisites for access to the OFC’s RCIY Curriculum (2-year process)

100% attendance met for FCC: Intro to Catechetical Pedagogy & Catechetical Methods (RCIY Track).
Participation during group work (Sessions 2 & 3)
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 those catechising youth:

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 formation.ofc@catholic.org.sg

SPEAKERS

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

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

RCIY Catechists
RCIY Coordinators and Core Team members, especially those involved in the planning of and/or work of catechesis
RCIY Catechetical Assistants, and Facilitators
Catholics interested in serving the RCIY ministry

PLEASE NOTE

Catechism Of The Catholic Church

(Second Edition)

All participants will need a copy of the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" (CCC) for reference.

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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Click here to purchase the CCC from Carlo Catholic Services (Singapore)

*Please call 9645-0280 to confirm stocks availability

SUGGESTED REFERENCES

Directory For Catechesis by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation

Please email to formation.ofc@catholic.org.sg 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/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

Wednesday, 23rd September 2026

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