The Symposium gathered some 400 clergy and lay leaders from across the Archdiocese. Through Cardinal William Goh’s keynote, real-life parish stories and guided discussions with a locally-developed Missionary Parish Framework, participants gained clarity, inspiration and practical tools to move our parishes from maintenance to mission. 

Resources

In his keynote address, Cardinal William Goh, Archbishop of Singapore, called for all parishes to undergo pastoral conversion of their parish communities so that they can be in service of the evangelising mission of the Church. He reminded that the Church is missionary in Her nature, and She exists to evangelise. Thus, all initiatives must flow from this Truth, and parishes are challenged to move from being merely maintenance-oriented to being intentionally missionary.

Whether or not you were able to join us at the Symposium, we hope these resources would be beneficial in giving you clarity on what it means to be a missionary parish, why it matters, and how our parishes can go about it. 

Check out more resources on Linktree.

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Everyone desires to find a place where they can feel welcomed and belonged. The parish as the gathering of God’s family should be such a place. However, the reality is that our lived experience of welcome sometimes falls short. The love of Christ through the community is not always felt, leaving us to wonder what being part of God’s family is really like.

So how can our parishes be more welcoming? And if we are all part of the church and God’s family, how can each one of us play our part to intentionally extend warmth and welcome to friends and strangers alike?

Join us as we seek to answer these questions and gain insights from our Conference speakers, so we can unlock heartfelt hospitality and be the welcome for others.

IN PERSON CONFERENCE
12 Apr (Fri) – 7.30pm to 9.30pm
13 Apr (Sat) – 9.30am to 4.00pm

Venue
618 Upper Bukit Timah Rd
St Francis Xavier Seminary Building
Singapore 678214

Conference Fee (inclusive of GST and lunch):
S$28 (Individual)
S$88 (Group of 4)*

*Please read instructions for Group Registration here

Registration for the event has closed.

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If we are not careful, we can easily allow the noise of the world to drown out the still, small voice of God within us. When this happens, we can stray from God, and be swept by the currents of the world.

In this retreat, come away with Him to learn how you can anchor your faith, and be a disciple who stays vigilant and is attentive to the Holy Spirit. Rest in His presence and truths, and be strengthened to remain steadfast in your walk with Him.

Led by the Episcopal Vicar for the New Evangelisation, Rev. Fr. Terence Pereira, together with Gloria Patri Charismatic Ministry, the Watchmen Retreat will include talks, sharing, praise and worship, as well as spiritual counselling.

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Registration for this retreat has closed.

Retreat Fees: $400 (Accommodation and meals are covered under the Retreat Fees)

Sign-ups are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Registration closes 15 October 2023 or when retreat capacity is full, whichever is earlier.

Please make payment of the retreat fees within 48 hours of registration in order to confirm a space. You will receive payment instructions after registration. Upon confirmation, your place is non transferable and payment is non-refundable.

PayNow UEN: T08CC4023DEV1

*Priority will be given to first-time registrants who have not participated in the Watchmen retreat before.

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Discover how we can find Jesus in the unexpected parts of our lives.

In our search to grow closer to Jesus, we might be tempted to think that He can only be found in church. Yet Christ is present to us in both the church and in the world; in our family life and daily occupations; in our times of rest and in our times of labour. 

Yes, Christ is present in EVERYTHING we do and EVERYWHERE we go because all of life (even outside of church!) is found ALL IN CHRIST.

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Date: 14th July, Friday, 7:30pm – 10:00pm and 15th July, Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Venue: SFX Seminary Building, 618 Upper Bukit Timah Road S678214

Registration inclusive of lunch is $25 per pax; Bring-A-Friend promo at $40 for two pax! Prices are inclusive of GST. Registration closes on 5 July 2023.

Visit www.catholyst.com and sign up today!
Join us to learn how we can live wholly, holy for Christ.

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Have you wondered what God’s call for your life is? What about discovering and discerning the charisms that God has given you?

“The Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process has been used since 1993 by over 100,000 lay, ordained, and religious Catholics and other Christians around the world. It is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people. Whether extraordinary or ordinary, all charisms ought to be exercised in the service of God (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2003).”
– from the Catherine of Siena Institute

Created by the Catherine of Siena Institute and organised by the Office for the New Evangelisation, the Called & Gifted™ workshop is the first step (out of three) of the charism discernment process.

Called and Gifted™ Workshop

3 June 2023
Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00PM

St. Martin’s Room
Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre
2 Highland Rd, S549102

Workshop Fee: S$65 (incl. GST)
Fee includes workshop materials and lunch. Please scroll down to “Additional Details” for more information.

Registration closes on 25 April 2023. Register today!

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Calling out to all God’s Kingdom Builders!

Have you wondered what God’s call for your life is? What about discovering and discerning the charisms that God has given you?

“The Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process has been used since has been used since 1993 by over 200,000 lay, ordained, and religious Catholics and other Christians around the world. It is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit to give them power both to represent Christ and to be a channel of God’s goodness for people. Whether extraordinary or ordinary, all charisms ought to be exercised in the service of God (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2003).
– from the Catherine of Siena Institute

Designed by the Catherine of Siena Institute and organised by the Office for the New Evangelisation, the Called & Gifted™ workshop is the first step of the charism discernment process.

Called and Gifted™ Workshop

3 June 2023
Saturday 9:00AM to 4:00PM

St. Martin’s Room
Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre
2 Highland Rd, S549102

Workshop Fee: S$65 (incl. GST)
Fee includes workshop materials and lunch. Please scroll down to “Additional Details” for more information.

Registration closes on 25 April 2023. Register today!

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Never organised a Lenten or Easter Reflection Group before? Don’t worry – here’s all you need to know about how to host a Reflection Group! Pick up facilitation skills and find out more about using the Liturgical Reflection Booklets.

If you’re wondering what this all entails – it’s worth it! Let go of your fears and come experience it for yourself! As we open our hearts and our homes, we can grow together towards understanding the Word of God in this season.

Group Facilitation Workshop

Date: 11 February 2023
Time: 10:00AM to 4:30PM

Venue: St. Martin’s Room (Level 1)
Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre
2 Highland Rd, Singapore 549102

Fee: S$20 (inclusive of GST)
Lunch will be provided.

Spread the word and sign up today!

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Have you been wondering how to use the Advent reflection booklet to facilitate spiritual conversations and reflection?

Join us for this workshop where you can learn to use the reflection booklet to conduct a session that enables others to encounter Jesus through reading, listening and reflection. 

In this workshop, we will:
– Understand how we can, like Mary, point others to Jesus.
– Create a safe and reflective space for spiritual conversations.
– Be guided to start and enable fruitful discussions.

Group Facilitation Workshop

Date: 29 October 2022
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Venue:

St. Mary’s Room (Level 3)
CANA The Catholic Centre
55 Waterloo St, S187954

As limited slots are available, do sign up today! 

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Once upon a time, the message of Jesus Christ and the early church was irresistible. The early Christian community, also known as The Way, captured the imagination & hearts of many people. 

Fast forward to a post pandemic-emerging world, and we find declined attendance and participation across our parish communities globally, and in Singapore. If the message of Jesus Christ isn’t the problem, then what is causing people to stop coming to church? What realities do we need to bravely confront in order to revive the dynamism and attractiveness of our faith? 

Join us as we draw inspiration from the early Christian community, and gain insights from our Conference speakers on how we can recover the original magnetism of the church, and attract people back to our parishes.

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IN PERSON CONFERENCE
12 Aug (Fri) – 7:30pm to 10pm
13 Aug (Sat) – 9:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 618 Upper Bukit Timah S678214 (SFX Seminary Building)
Conference Fee: S$20 (Lunch included)

Spread the word among your communities and ministries, and register today!

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Moses was called from the burning bush to lead a nation to freedom; Esther was called from a life of comfort to save her people; Peter was called from being a fisherman to a fisher of men. In the world today, we desire comfort, convenience, and safety. Yet we are constantly called to venture beyond ourselves. Can we recognise the invitation of the Holy Spirit to be active protagonists of this one life given to us?

Step out into an Adventuring in Faith. Journey with our speakers and learn more from our breakout sessions about what it means to be a CATHOLYST: Catholic – Holy – Saint. 

Embark on an adventure in faith today.
www.catholyst.com

CATHOLYST CONFERENCE 2022
28 May | Catholic Archdiocesan Education Centre

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