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 

• [Children's/Youth Catechesis] The planes of development of children and youth of different age groups and how this affects the way faith is handed to them^

• [Children's/Youth Catechesis] The Archdiocesan Catechetical curricula overview

• [RCIA] Adult Catechesis

• [RCIA] Flow of content vs Periods and Steps in the RCIA process

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).

• Participation during group work (Sessions 2 & 3)

• 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)

• 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 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

• Catechetical Coordinators & Level Coordinators for Children and/or Youth

• All Catechists & Assistant Catechists

• Catechetical Assistants

• Junior Catechists & Facilitators

• RCIA Coordinators, Facilitators & Sponsors