Sunday, February 05, 2012  

Children's Catechism:


(last updated: 15 September 2011)

 
CHILDREN'S CATECHISM

In the words of Pope John Paul II, "Catechesis prepares for the important commtments of adult life. It is a permanent school of faith and follows the major stages of life, like a beacon lighting the path of the child, the adolescent and the young person."


The Ministry of Catechism is led by the Parish Priest in coordination with the Comboni Sisters of the Parish and a team of Catechists and support team who function under the banner of Catholic Christian Doctrine (CCD) Office



CATECHISM PLAN

Classes 1 - 3 (age group 6 - 8 years) Preparation for Sacraments of First Confession and First Holy Communion


Classes 4 - 8 (age group 9 - 13) Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation


Classes 9 - 12 (age group 14 - 17) Youth program



CATECHISM TERM


Classes held every Friday from the month of September to May.

 


Grades 3 to 12  -  classes begin on Friday 30 September 2011

 


Grades 1 and 2  -  classes begin on Friday 7 October 2011



DAY & TIME (English)


Morning Batch (Classes 1 to 6 & 9 to 12): 9 am to 10 am followed by Holy Mass at 10.15 am


Evening Batch (Classes 1 to 12) : 3.20 pm Holy Mass followed by catechism from 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm



REGISTRATION



Registration for the new Catechetical Year for new admissions or renewals is currently ongoing at Basement Room B-15 (below the Main Hall).   Parents are also requested to collect the books for the children at the same time. 

On Friday 16th and 23rd September, after all masses

Sunday to Wednesday: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm

Thursday: 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Additional details are given in the link below.

Registration for the Catechetical year 2011 - '12 for children who were born on or before 31 December 2005.


Children attending St Mary's Catholic High School are exempted from attending the Friday Catechism,


as they are taught catechism in the school.


For registration form please click here


 
REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER FOR CATECHISM

New Registration for Class 1 - Copy of Baptism Certificate

New Registration for Class 2 & above - Copy of Baptism Certificate along with a letter from the previous Parish certifying the catechism classes attended prior to registration.


New Registration for Confirmation Classes: Copy of Baptism Certificate, Copy of First Holy Communion Certificate and a letter from the previous Parish certifying the catechism classes attended prior to registration.

 


(click here to know about the important dates in Catechism Calendar)


 

The Parish also has separate Catechism for other Communities/Groups



ARABIC CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

Classes conducted on Thursday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.


Details may be obtained from office of the Arabic Community ( Tel.No.3376113 )

 

VERITAS GROUP



Classes conducted on every Tuesday from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm


Details may be obtained from Ms.Sienna ( Tel No.050-6591405 )


 




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