ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Parents,
2024 New Registration for entry levels (K1, K2, L1, Special Needs, RCIC & RCIY, Transfers) is now open. However, due to the limitation of catechists and number of sessions that can be conducted, priority is given only to those residing within the boundaries of St Anne’s Church, younger siblings of the current cohort, and children of active members of a ministry or community of our parish.
Steps for New applicants:
1) Fill in the online registration form:
(Open for K1, K2, L1, Special Needs, RCIC & RCIY, Transfers)
https://bit.ly/2024RegCatses
2) To complete the registration process, kindly email us the day and time, according to our OFFICE HOURS stated below, for an appointment. Our office will be closed on 13 Jan & 10 Feb 2024.
3) On the day of appointment, kindly produce the following original documents for verification:
a) Birth Certificate
b) Baptism Certificate
c) Photo IDs (NRICs/Workpass/Passport) of BOTH parents
d) Transfer letter (applicable to 1> Children transferring from local parishes) /
2> Children transferring from overseas (placement will be in bridging classes for those 9 years old and above) .
e) Catholic Youth Bible of $54 (used for Levels 2 to 9, RCIC/RCIY)
*Kindly note selected class timing is subjected to the availability of the time slot at the point when you complete registration with us at the catechetical office.
All the above must be presented at the Catechetical Office for successful registration. Original documents are required for sighting and verification purposes only.
For enquiries/clarifications please contact us.
OFFICE HOURS/LOCATION/CONTACT
- Tuesday: 9 am – 2 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am – 2 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm & 2 – 5pm
- Closed for the Christmas holidays from 17 Dec 2023 – 1 Jan 2024. Will reopen on 2 Jan 2024 (Tues).
- Also closed on 13 Jan 2024 and 10 Feb 2024 for CNY.
- Next to the Lift at First Level (ie Canteen level), Parish Centre
- Office Hp: 8798 4911 (available during office hours only)
- Office Tel: 6881 3197 (available during office hours only)
- K1 & K2 (born in 2019 & 2018 respectively)
- Levels 1 to 9 (born between 2017 to 2009)
- RCIC (born between 2015 to 2012)
- RCIY (born between 2011 & 1999)
- Special Needs (born on and after 2015)
- Catechetical Coordinator: Christine Chan
- Catechetical Administrator: Jane Wang
- Tel: 6881 3197 (available during office hours only)
- Whatsapp 8798 4911 (available during office hours only)
- sac.catechist@catholic.org.sg
JOIN US ♥ Our children need you!
Primary roles are to prepare and share with the class on a weekly basis during the school terms.
How often do we meet?
We meet as an entire Ministry every quarterly, followed by fellowship.
Skills required?
A willing and an open heart to allow God to make use of us in this Ministry to share God’s Love story for us.
How to join?
Just pick up a form at Catechist Office (in canteen) and submit the completed form to the Catechist Office during catechism timings.
Love is an action; not a saying. Being a catechist… my little way of loving God…
Thank you God for letting me grow with the children in faith and to serve joyfully…
I thought I was the one “GIVING” to the children, I have gained so much more from them and from the process. I have learned what service and stewardship is all about….. I do not need to be perfect, I just need to be available.
Joining “CLAY” actually made me more involved with the Church and gives me a sense of belonging …. There is so much to be done, but so little helpers. Saying that you have no time is always an easy excuse, just put aside a few hours of your time and knowledge for the service of God and His Children, will actually make the Church a better place for our children to grow in their faith
About the Catechetical Ministry
The Catechetical Ministry provides on-going faith formation for baptized children and teens and prepares them for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
The ministry also conducts the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children and Youths (RCIC / RCIY) to prepare non-baptized children or youths to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
RCIC and RCIY also prepares baptized children and youths who have not progressed in their faith formation Catechism classes to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation.
We are looking forward to starting new sessions to help baptised children with Special Needs to receive their sacraments of initiation (First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Your vocation from God is not only as a teacher of faith but also to walk in the footsteps of Jesus.
- Promote the knowledge of faith.
- Give moral formation.
- Provide liturgical education.
- Teach how to pray.
- Educate for community life.
- Initiate into the missionary dimension.
Our Catechetical Family
Our Ministry consists of the following in order to serve St Anne’s Church more effectively:
- Sharing our Faith (as above) from K1 to L9 (Sec 3) in Catechetical Sessions
- Conduct Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)
- Conduct Rite of Christian Initiation for Youth (RCIY)
- Conduct preparatory sessions for our Special Needs Children
- Children’s Liturgy
Schedule & Time
Catechism Timing:
*Starting in 2024, we will have all sessions on Saturdays with K1 to L6 in the morning, and L7 to L9 in the afternoons.
**Please note that your preferred timings for primary level are subjected to availability upon completion of registration at our office.
