For Catechetical matters, please contact us at:
chf.catechist@catholic.org.sg
catechists@holyfamily.org.sg
2025 | Enrollment for Level 1
From 1st October 2024, our Church will begin our Enrolment Exercise for Catechism | Level 1 – 2025.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION for YOUTH (RCIY)
Posted on 09 Sep 24
We will be starting a new RCIY batch soon on the 22nd September 2024.
VENUE: Parish Pastoral Center Level 4
DAY/TIME: Sunday 09:45 ~ 11:15am
2024 First Holy Communion Mass!
Posted on 27 Jul 24
It’s our great joy to share that our L3 children, together with children from CGS, HOMECAT and RCIC, celebrated their First Holy Communion Mass on 21st July 2024!
2024 Confirmation Mass!
It’s our great joy to share that our L10 class was confirmed by our Archbishop Cardinal William Goh on 25th May 2024! Do check out the video of the confirmation mass above (:
Call for Catechists!
Become a Catechist: Video Link
Dear parishioners,
To better serve the children and teens in our care, The Catechetical Ministry needs more volunteers and we invite you to join us as a Catechist, Catechetical Assistant, Parent Volunteer or Youth Facilitator!
If you’d like to find our more, you may approach our Catechists or write to us with your queries at chf.catechist@catholic.org.sg or catechists@holyfamily.org.sg
You may also fill out this online form and representatives from our Ministry will get back to you. https://forms.gle/Qi62ede3Mpajhpbj9.
Thank you and God Bless!
Who are catechists? They are people who keep the memory of God alive; they keep it alive in themselves and they are able to revive it in others.”
~POPE FRANCIS
| Session Day & Time | Levels |
|---|---|
| Saturday, 2.30pm – 4.00 pm | L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6 RCIC |
| Sunday, 9.45am – 11.45am | L7, L8, L9 & L10 RCIY (New!) will be starting on 22 September 2024 |
The latest catechetical calendar for 2024 can be downloaded at the link below. 😇
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
Please watch this space for more information on Home Catechesis!
CATECHSIS 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”.
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.
We are looking for…
- 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!
| Contact Person | Email Address |
|---|---|
| Parish Office Contact | chf.catechist@catholic.org.sg |
| Catechetical Ministry Coordinator | catechists@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 1 Coordinator | cm.charity@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 2 Coordinator | cm.faith@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 3 Coordinator | cm.hope@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 4 Coordinator | cm.fearofthelord@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 5 Coordinator | cm.knowledge@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 6 Coordinator | cm.counsel@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 7 Coordinator | cm.wisdom@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 8 Coordinator | cm.understanding@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 9 Coordinator | cm.piety@holyfamily.org.sg |
| Level 10 Coordinator | cm.fortitude@holyfamily.org.sg |
| RCIY Coordinator | cm.rciy@holyfamily.org.sg |
| HOMECAT Coordinator | cm.homecat@holyfamily.org.sg |
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!
