CATECHESIS

Catechism & Special Classes

Our Catechists run classes on Saturdays and Sundays during School Terms for all children preparing themselves for the various Sacraments. We prepare children for the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. Classes are divided into age-groups according to their school grade or special needs. CHILDREN WHO REGULARLY ARRIVE LATE OR MISS CLASSES WILL BE MARKED ABSENT, AND COULD BE HELD BACK AND ASKED TO REPEAT THE CLASS. Parents are encouraged to take an interest in the spiritual growth of their children by helping them with their prayers, readings and various activities. Registration for the all the classes takes place at the beginning of the year.

Special Baptism Class: Primary School

The Special Baptism class is designed for children in primary school, or those aged between 6 and 12 years, who are not baptised. During the year, the children are introduced to the ways, culture and traditions of the Catholic Church, with a special focus on the prayers.
DURATION: 1 Year
CLASS TIMES: Sundays after the 8.30am Mass

Reconciliation Class

The Reconciliation class is for baptised children who are between the ages of 9-12 years, who are yet to receive Holy Communion. In this class, the children are prepared for their first confession, which takes place at the end of the year.

DURATION: 1 Year
CLASS TIMES: Sundays after the 8.30am Mass

First Holy Communion Preparation Class

When we celebrate the Eucharist, we renew and are united to Christ in a special way. Our lives, joys, sufferings, prayer and work are united with those of Christ and His complete offering for our Salvation. This class prepares children between the ages of 10-13 years for their first Holy Communion. Only children who have been baptised and have met the requirements of the Reconciliation class will be eligible to receive the first Holy Communion.
DURATION: 1 Year
CLASS TIMES: Sundays after 8.30am Mass

Post Communion Class

This class is for Primary school children have received their first Holy Communion. This series of classes prepares the children ahead of confirmation preparation classes. Depending on when the child receives their first Holy Communion, the duration of the class can be anything between on and three years.
CLASS TIMES: Sundays after 8.30am class

Special High School Class

This special class is especially designed for High School pupils who have missed either Baptism, First Communion and Reconciliation classes. When the children have met all the requirements of the class, they will receive their first Holy Communion. Upon completion of the course, they will become eligible for the first year of Confirmation class.
DURATION: 1 Year
CLASS TIMES: Sundays after 8.30am class

Confirmation

Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds – Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1316
Upon receiving Holy Communion and completing the Post Communion programme, children become eligible for Confirmation classes. High School pupils who complete the requirements of the Special Class High School can also sign up for Confirmation classes.
DURATION: 3 Years
CLASS TIMES: Every fortnight on Saturdays

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

RCIA is intended to instruct in the Catholic Faith those who are seeking to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church through Baptism and/or Confirmation and Holy Communion. RCIA is your compass to the Catholic Faith.
Who should look into RCIA? Anyone not yet baptised; anyone baptised but not as a Catholic; anyone baptised as a Catholic who did not yet receive first Communion or Confirmation; fully initiated Catholics seeking fuller catechetical knowledge of their Catholic Faith; and anyone at all looking to learn more about Christianity.
DURATION: 2 Years
CLASS TIMES: Sundays after 7am Mass