Archbishop stresses importance of prayer at Rite of Election
More than a thousand expected to join Catholic Church this Easter
Catechumens writing their names in the Book of the Elect.
Be rooted in the Word of God because it, not the world, gives us the truth.
This was Archbishop William Goh’s message to catechumens and candidates preparing to become Catholics this Easter, during a Rite of Election held at Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on
March 5.
Referring to the Gospel reading where Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days and nights and was tempted by Satan, Archbishop Goh said, “Whenever Jesus faced temptation, He always cited Scripture.”
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School of Witness participants learn to be a community of evangelisers
Participants of the Office for Young People’s School of Witness programme pose for a photo with Archbishop William Goh after the Mass marking the end of their eight-week programme.
To mark the end of this year’s School of Witness (SOW) programme, 41 participants were commissioned during a Mass celebrated by Archbishop William Goh on March 3 in the presence of family, friends and SOW alumni.
SOW is an eight-week school of Christian discipleship organised by the Office for Young People (OYP). It aims to deepen the faith of young people through coming to know Christ and discovering themselves and their identity in God.
Most of the participants are currently experiencing transitions in their lives. Some are waiting to enter the army, while others are waiting to enter university and to begin a new career path.
SOW is an eight-week school of Christian discipleship organised by the Office for Young People (OYP). It aims to deepen the faith of young people through coming to know Christ and discovering themselves and their identity in God.
Most of the participants are currently experiencing transitions in their lives. Some are waiting to enter the army, while others are waiting to enter university and to begin a new career path.
A grateful heart: the foundation for evangelisation
Present at the Mar Thoma Syrian Church’s 80th anniversary celebrations (from left): Rev John G Mathews, Vicar of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Singapore (host); Archbishop William Goh; Bishop Terry Kee of the Lutheran Church of Singapore; and Rev Jacob Johnson, Vicar, CSI (Church of South India) Immanuel Congregation in Singapore.
At the closing celebrations of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church’s 80th anniversary in Singapore, Archbishop William Goh was invited to speak on the theme, “Speak Lord, Your Servant is Listening” (1 Samuel 3:9).
He applauded the community for their active witnessing to the workings of the Lord in their life.
Parish organises ministry weekend to create awareness
Catechism children visiting the altar servers’ booth during the Ministry Awareness Weekend at the Church of Sts Peter and Paul.
The Church of Sts Peter and Paul organised a Ministry Awareness Weekend from Feb 18-19 to create greater awareness of the various avenues one can serve in the parish.
The event, an initiative of the parish pastoral council, also served as an opportunity to facilitate greater community building among people who are already serving in ministries.
Parish priest, Carmelite Fr John Chua, kicked off the event with a Holy Hour. He reminded the 100 ministry members that charity should be at the heart of all ministry work and that ministry service should never be competitive or self-righteous.