For Catechetical matters, please contact us at:
PARISH OFFICE (CATECHESIS): chf.catechist@catholic.org.sg | CATECHETICAL COORDINATOR: catechists@holyfamily.org.sg
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY 2025 UPDATES
CATECHISM 2025 UPDATES
Posted on 10 Nov 24
The tentative Catechetical Calendar (Catechetical Events CAL2025) and Room Assignments (Catechism Timing_Venue 2025) for 2025 has been uploaded for reference. It is subjected to changes and we urge parents to check again prior to the start of the new Catechetical Year in Feb 2025.
For more information, please feel free to reach out to the Parish Office if you have any further queries.
Catechetical Ministry
CATECHETICAL MINISTRY (VOLUNTEERS)
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED: SIGN-UP HERE!
Calling all who are keen to serve in the Catechetical Ministry , please CLICK on this LINK: https://forms.gle/CVRTWtnj11neSRsz5 to sign-up.
The Ministry is looking for anyone who wishes to serve in these capacities:
- Catechists (Primary and Confirmation Level 7)
- Catechist Assistants (Primary Level and Confirmation Level 7)
- Youth Facilitators (Confirmation Level 7)
- Parent Volunteers (All Levels)
- Admin and IT Support
- Special Needs – Befriender (Primary Levels)
If you have received the call to serve in this area, please do not hesitate to come join us.
For more information, please feel free to reach out to the Parish Office if you have any further queries.
Catechetical Ministry
CATECHESIS (PRIMARY)
Enrollment for Level 1 / 2025: REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Calling all Parents and guardians who wish to enroll your child in Level 1 Catechism next year (2025), REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Please CLICK on this LINK: https://shalom.holyfamily.org.sg to enroll your child.
Posters have also been placed around the church with the QR-Code where you can scan to begin the enrolment process.
Please note that you will need to have a digital copy of your child’s baptism certificate ready for the enrolment process.
This invitation is also extended to children and teens who have not undergone any Catechetical Formation. Please use the same Link or QR-Code to complete the enrolment process.
Refer to this LINK for Information on the Registration Process >> L1_Registration Infographics
For more information, please feel free to reach out to the Parish Office if you have any further queries.
Catechetical Ministry
CATECHESIS (RCIY)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Youth (RCIY)
We will be starting a new batch of RCIY on 22nd September 2024.
Day/Time: Sundays 09:45 – 11:15am
Venue: Pastoral Center Level 4
RCIY Coordinator
The latest catechetical calendar for 2025 can be downloaded at the link below. 😇
Catechetical Events CAL2025 (Updated Nov 2024)
The RITE of CHRISTIAN INITIATION for YOUTH / CHILDREN
RCIY
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Youth (RCIY) is a process that prepares youth and young adults to receive the sacraments of Christian initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist). We journey with youth between the ages of 13 to 23 who are keen to learn more about the Catholic faith and seeks to help them establish a relationship with God and become lifelong and joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.
The 1st batch of RCIY will begin sessions starting from 22nd September 2024 on Sundays from 9.15am to 11:15am at the Parish Pastoral Centre. Each week, we gather to pray, learn more about different tenets of the Catholic faith and share our lives. The community is made up of catechumens who are journeying towards Baptism on Easter 2025.
RCIC
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) is meant for Children from age 7 to 12 who has yet to receive any Sacraments or formal Catechesis. RCIC aims to prepare these children to receive the Sacrament of Baptism, Reconciliation and First Holy Communion before releasing them to join their cohorts in their respective Levels in Parish Catechesis.
The next batch of RCIC will begin in 2025 on Saturdays from 2.30 to 4.00pm at the Parish Pastoral Centre.
HOME CATECHESIS
Home Catechesis: A Community-Based Approach
Home Catechesis is a unique method of religious education where families gather together in a home setting to learn and grow in their faith. This community-oriented approach fosters a strong sense of belonging and support among the participants.
In Home Catechesis, parents and children from different families meet in one of the families’ homes for the catechetical sessions. The sessions are designed to be group-based, ensuring that the children are rooted in a community within the parish. Parents journey alongside their children during the sessions, helping to reinforce the teachings and learning together.
The catechetical sessions follow a syllabus and session plans provided by the Archdiocese Office for Catechesis (OFC). Newly joined parents typically observe the sessions for a period of time to familiarize themselves with the format. As they become more comfortable, they partner with other parents to facilitate and eventually present the sessions. Parents are encouraged to take up courses offered by OFC to enhance their catechetical skills.
The hosting of the sessions rotates among the participating families. This ensures that everyone has the opportunity to contribute and benefit from the experience. Light snacks and fellowship typically follow the catechetical sessions.
Home Catechesis provides a supportive and engaging environment for families to learn and grow together in their faith. It is a valuable opportunity to build community, strengthen relationships, and deepen one’s understanding of religious teachings.
If you are interested in finding more about Home Catechesis or would like to observe a catechetical session, you can contact Bernard Lee (h/p: 96940535) for more information.
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD
As adults, we often feel that we want to teach our children about God and about our faith.
And yet, it has been discovered that the youngest of children already have an innate capacity to live in relationship with God.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is an approach, a way of being, that works with that innate ability of the young child to draw closer to God by himself. It is based solidly in liturgy and scripture whilst following the wisdom that Montessori passed down in “following the child”.
LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
During the Sunday 9.30am mass, young children (aged 3 to 10) are invited to experience God’s love through the proclamation of the Gospel in LOWC sessions.
The Sunday’s Gospel is proclaimed to them in a manner where the children can understand the readings.
LOWC sessions commence with the Weekend Catechetical year and there are no sessions during the Singapore school holidays.
No registration is required to join our sessions, simply listen out for the lector’s invitation during mass to join the procession.
Session details
Sunday 9.30am Mass, Church Level 4 Function Room
Catechetical Ministry
He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
~Mark 10:13-14
Catechism can be defined as the essential teachings of the Catholic Church, providing a comprehensive summary of the knowledge and traditions behind Catholicism.
At Holy Family Church, we believe that Catechism is more than the imparting of knowledge. We trust that Catechism also offers our young ones a chance to come together in faith and deepen their relationships with the Holy Trinity.
Please view our references and resources below if you have enrolled or are thinking of enrolling your child in Catechism.
- Catechists / Assistant Catechists (with or without experience);
- Facilitators to journey with our teens in our Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation Programme
- Trained Professionals in handling children with special needs or Volunteers with experience in handling children with special needs;
- Musicians to support our Catechetical Programme;
- Administrators; and
- Parent Volunteers
Please click here to register your interest in joining us as a volunteer and we shall get in touch with you soon on the next briefing session for new volunteers.
In the meantime, if you have any queries or require any clarification, please feel free to e-mail to us.
Thank You and God Bless!
2025 CONTACT LIST | |||
Level / Group | Coordinator | Remark | |
PRIMARY LEVEL CATECHISM | |||
1 | Tracy Kong |
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2 | Louise Lay |
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3 | Audrey Seah |
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4 | Dominic Yeo |
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5 | Frank Lim |
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6 | Nicholas Tan |
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CONFIRMATION LEVEL CATECHISM | |||
7 | Terence Ng* | *tentative | |
8 | Patrick De Silva |
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9 | Nicolas Phua* | *tentative | |
10 | Joshua Teo |
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OTHERS | |||
CGS | Titiek Erawan |
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HOMECAT | Bernard Lee |
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RCIY/RCIC | Patrick De Silva |
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CATMIN | Basil Kwauk |
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Parish Office | Wendy Yeo |
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Catechism is the structured Faith Formation Program that aims to teach children and youth the basic doctrine and sacraments of the Catholic faith. The objective is to enable all to grow in faith and discipleship and to develop in them a loving and special relationship with God.
Catechism for Primary school-going children will prepare them to receive the Sacraments of FIRST RECONCILIATION and FIRST HOLY COMMUNION .
The Sacrament of CONFIRMATION is administered to Secondary 4 students as part of the Catechetic program.
Please Do Contact Us if you would like to have more information!