Mission:
Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where children with special needs encounter God's love, grow in faith, and participate fully in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church.
Objectives:
- To create a welcoming space for children with special needs to experience God's love.
- To provide catechesis that supports each child's faith journey.
- To empower families as primary faith educators.
- To ensure children receive the sacraments with understanding and grace.
- To foster an inclusive community where children are embraced as vital members of the Church.
Key Roles as a Special Needs Befriender/Catechist:
The main function of a Special Needs Befriender/Catechist is to be a source of support, a helping hand and a listening ear for the child through visual and sensory tools that would enhance their learning formation through prayers and movement at their own pace.
They work together with parents and mainstream catechists to provide added resources and support for better outcomes.
Frequency:
We assist with weekly catechism classes across different age groups on either of these days and timings:
- Saturdays at 1.30pm-2.30pm or 2.30pm-3.30pm
- Sundays at 8am-9.15am or 10am-11.15am
Members’ meeting:
We meet once every two months for fellowship, updates and planning.
Contact:
Sign up with the Interest Form or by scanning the QR code below.
Link: https://forms.gle/97JfjKi2qZeENmLu6
For more information about serving in the Special Needs Befrienders Ministry, please contact Judith Chng, Religious Education Coordinator, at judith.chc@catholic.org.sg or 9341 2822.
RCIA Ministry – Come and See
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) ministry at the Church of the Holy Cross accompanies those who are exploring the Catholic faith or discerning a deeper relationship with Christ. Through prayer, faith sharing, and formation, we journey together as a community, responding to God’s call.
Mission:
To evangelise and be witnesses of the Catholic faith.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
Invite your friends to meet Jesus, the Light.
- John 8:12
RCIA sessions are held in two groups:
- Group 1 (Thursdays) - From 3 July 2025 to 4 April 2026 (7.30pm - 9.30pm)
- Group 2 (Saturdays) - From 28 Feb 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 (10am - 12pm)
Click here for more info: https://tinyurl.com/rcia28Feb
Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/RCIA-SAT2026
Participants also join the Breaking of the Word (BOW) during the Sunday 9:30 am Mass.
Additionally, there is a monthly meeting for sponsors and the RCIA service team to reflect, coordinate, and support the ministry.
RCIA is open to:
- Those seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith
- Baptised Christians from other denominations discerning entry into the Catholic Church
- Each person’s faith journey is respected and gently supported as they prepare to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist.
Called to Serve as an RCIA Sponsor?
Practising Catholics who feel called to accompany others on their faith journey are invited to serve as RCIA sponsors. Sponsors offer prayer, encouragement, and personal witness, walking alongside candidates as they grow in faith.
Being a sponsor is about presence and accompaniment — journeying together in trust and faith.
Group 1 (Thursday evening）
Coordinator: Daniel Ng (holycrosschurch.rcia@gmail.com)
Group 2 （Saturday morning）
Coordinator: Teresa Wang (holycrossrciasat@gmail.com)
Mission
To communicate and nurture meditation as passed on through the teaching of John Main in the Christian tradition, in the spirit of serving the unity of all.
Members' Meeting
Weekly gathering of Catholics, Christians and other like-minded practitioners who are seeking God in contemplative prayer or wanting to meditate in the Christina tradition.
Weekly meeting to meditate and share views.
Frequency of Activity
Every Tuesday, 8pm to 9pm
Session content:
- Listen to a talk (5-10 minutes)
- Meditate for 20 minutes
- Open for sharing
Contact
- Joseph Teo (joseph_ps_teo@yahoo.com)
- Catherine Quek (noikee@gmail.com)
Mission
To provide a convenient place for parishioners to secure Bibles, Catholic literatures and sacramentals, etc that would help them develop deeper Christian formation as well as promote their spiritual growth.
Members' Meeting
Regular updating at the end of weekly duties
Frequency of Activity
Bookstore Operating Hours
- Saturdays: 3.30pm to 6.30pm
- Sundays: 8am to 1pm
Members will be rostered on a weekly basis.
Mission
Encounter – Build vibrant communities where young people can encounter Christ, be transformed by His love and experience Him through each other as disciples. We are given opportunities to Encounter Christ through our Yearly Retreats, Day of Recollections (DOR) and during Eucharistic Adoration at some sessions.
Engage – Disciples who are ready to engage the commission of Christ: To make disciples of all nations. We engage through fellowship during the year (CNY, Easter, Christmas) and through service to the wider parish with events such as Mother’s Day, Feast Day and Catechist Retreats. We come together as one and to celebrate the gift of joy and the presence of one another through such events.
Empower – Disciples who are empowered by the Holy Spirit and equipped as leaders to minister to the young people and serve the community. We empower a space for service within the youth communities and to empower the communities with a safe and comfortable space to share and pray together so that we can be formed to be disciples of Christ.
Members’ Meetings
- Young Adults: Oasis – Fridays 8:30pm-10:30pm
- Young Adults: Young Adults Group – Fridays 8:30pm-10:30pm
- Youths: Candle on the Hill (COTH) – Sundays 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Youths: CG1 (19-21) and CG2 (16-18) – Fridays 8pm-10pm
Ministries:
- Music Ministry
- Media Ministry
Frequency of Activity
- Weekly Sessions
- Annual Community Camp in March and Retreat in December
- Day of Recollections
- Holy Week Recollection
- Communities’ DOR
- Fellowship events
- CNY
- Easter/Christmas Party
- Activities/Events for Service:
- Catechism Retreats in June
- Feast Day in September
If you are aged between 16-35, have been confirmed and are looking are for a community to journey with, please reach out to the Youth Coordinator! Or feel free to reach out if you have any queries on the Youth and Young Adults Office!
Timothy Chong • timothy.chc@catholic.org.sg • @timothymchong [Telegram]
