Office for Catechesis

[BCC] Sacraments

This course explores the purpose and power of the sacraments as encounters with Christ, drawing from Pope Francis’ Desiderio Desideravi.

Participants will gain foundational insights into the nature of the sacraments, principles of sacramental catechesis, and how to meaningfully accompany others in their sacramental journey.

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[BCC] Evangelisation and Mission Workshop

This course offers catechists a deeper understanding of the Church’s vision of evangelisation and its essential place within the catechetical process. Grounded in the Directory for Catechesis, it highlights the urgency and primacy of the kerygma and equips participants with practical tools to proclaim the faith, engage culture, and share personal witness.

Topics include the evangelisation cycle, the role of accompaniment, the crafting of faith stories, and catechetical methods that foster a kerygmatic approach.

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KidZ Bible Camp -
Service Team Recruitment

Love sharing God’s Word with kids but can’t commit long-term?

Come serve at KidZ Bible Camp and bring faith to life through fun stations like craft, music, drama, snacks & games! Our Service Team is open to all who are young at heart—ages 13 & up! All we ask is a minimum 3-day commitment to serve with joy!💖

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Catechetical Director's Address - Fr Terence Kesavan

During the Launch of Catechetical Year, Fr Terence address the catechetical community with the main focuses for the year as well as how we can embrace the hope in our communities.

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Youth need community or they will leave the church: Fr Kesavan

By: Victoria Lim
Published On: January 22nd, 2025

“Youth want a community to belong to,” said Fr Terence Kesavan. “They need a space where they can freely share new ways of doing things in church, meet other young people, and exchange life and faith experiences.”

The Catechetical Director of the Office for Catechesis (OFC) was speaking to some 200 catechists from 32 churches at the launch of the catechetical year on Jan 4.

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Children & Youth Catechesis

What is Catechesis?

Hear our Catechetical Director, Fr Terence Kesavan describes
what is catechesis?

The name of catechesis was given to the whole of the efforts within the Church to make disciples, to help people to believe that Jesus is the Son of God… and to educate and instruct them in this life and thus build up the Body of Christ.

- Catechesi Tradendae (1979) 1