Echoing the Faith

  • Catechesis for persons with special needs

    Jun 15, 2024

    With the proper awareness and response on the part of all concerned, we can make small but important steps in the right direction.

  • Welcoming ‘special’ persons in our midst

    May 17, 2024

    God has sent some wonderful and dedicated people who volunteer their time and talents to collaborate with the Archdiocesan Catechetical Centre in this task.

  • Parents are the primary catechists

    Apr 19, 2024

    Echoing the Faith - Dr Steven Selvaraju

  • Catechising in a changing world

    Mar 15, 2024

    Over the past decade, there has been increasing concerns about the lack of knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith among the youth.

  • Do catechisms help our children grow in the faith?

    Feb 23, 2024

    “Will the catechism books help our children grow in their faith?” I would say ‘yes”, provided we pay careful and serious attention to the factors mentioned above.

  • The origin and significance of Catechetical Sunday

    Jan 19, 2024

    Catechetical Sunday is celebrated by the Church every year. This year, the Church in Malaysia observes Catechetical Sunday on January 28.

  • Catechesis and the way of beauty

    Dec 15, 2023

    Most people look at beauty in the form of aesthetics. However, beauty cannot be confined to aesthetics only.

  • Sources of catechesis

    Dec 01, 2023

    The Directory of Catechesis (DC, 90-109) identifies seven key sources from which catechesis draws its content.

  • Christ is at the centre of catechesis

    Nov 03, 2023

    In recent years, the link has been further strengthened with Pope Francis’ emphasises on kerygmatic catechesis, by which the kerygma runs like a golden thread throughout the whole catechetical process. Therefore, the message of the kerygma is not only meant for non-believers, but for all the baptise

  • Catechesis and the Kerygma

    Oct 06, 2023

    From the time of the Middle Ages (500AD-1500AD), the common form of catechesis was the homily preached by the clergy at Mass.