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) 

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

As Altar Servers, we strive to serve with great reverence at the altar, and treat each and every one of our peers with respect. We also foster responsibility amongst ourselves, as serving trains us to be accountable for our actions at the altar as well as in our daily lives.

 

Vision

To develop boys into men, men of faith in God, men of respect, men of reverence and men of responsibility.

 

Members' Meeting

Every 3rd Sunday of the month at 1.30pm.

 

Frequency of Activity

•⁠ ⁠Rostered for weekly mass and other masses/services which include weddings, confirmation, funeral mass, holy hour
•⁠ ⁠Annual Church Retreat in June and Camp in December
•⁠ ⁠Monthly meeting
•⁠ Feast Day

 

Contact

  • Gabriel Renz (HP: 9015 9431)

 

Role:

  • To offer prayers at wakes for the repose of the soul, to pray with the bereaved and comfort those who are in mourning.

Members' Meeting:

  • 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8pm.
  • For updates, faith formation and fellowship.

Frequency of Activity

  • Duties are on ad-hoc basis as assigned by the Church Secretariat

Contact:

  • Colman Wong - HP: 8200 2458
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

  

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide opportunities for Catholics to encounter God through His Word, while building bonds of faith, friendship, and communion with one another.

 

Ministry Activities

Facilitate and participation of Bible Study programs on Wednesdays and the “Living the Gospel” Sessions on Saturdays.

Quarterly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of the month.

 

Bible study programmes for 2026

  1. Study of the Gospel of Matthew (Little Rock Scripture Study)

Duration: 8 weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings.

Dates: 25th February to 29th April excluding 18th March(School Term Break) and

1st April (Holy Week)

Time: 7.45pm to 9.45pm

Cost: $35/-

Venue: In the Parish

 

  1. Biblical Walk Through The Mass (Ascension Press)

    Duration: 5 Weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings.

    Dates: 8th July to 5th August

    Time: 7.45pm to 9.45pm

    Cost: TBD

    Venue: In the Parish

 

  1. Life Everlasting (Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgment) (Ascension press)

Duration: 5 weekly sessions on Wednesday evenings.

Dates: 23rd September to 22nd October

Time: 7.45pm to 9.45pm

Cost: TBD

Venue: In the Parish

 

  1. Living The Gospel (LtG) Bible study/sharing sessions

Duration: Throughout the year on Saturdays, with the exception of weeks when the above programs are running.

Time: 0930 – 1100hrs.

Cost: No charge

Venue: In the Parish

 

Contact 

George Chee

georgejc@gmail.com

hp: 97399216

 

Mary Bay

marybay2468@gmail.com

 

 

 

About

The Church of the Holy Cross has six choirs, each serving the six weekend Masses. 

Although each choir has its own identity, we all have a common mission, which is to meaningfully enhance the Liturgy through our service of music. Our members come from all walks of life and span all ages. You will be surprised to learn that the majority of our members do not read music or play a musical instrument. What we do have is a passion and interest to serve our church. It is through the weekly practices that members learn the hymns and perfect their parts. The final product is coming together to complement the liturgy to set a prayerful environment for worshippers.

The choirs welcome new members all year round. If you have an interest to serve in this ministry, please contact the choirs from the list below or you may approach them after each Mass.

 

  • Caritas Christi Choir (CCC)
    Mass: Sat 4:10pm
    Practice: Sat 2:00 - 3:30pm (Level 3 Music Room)
    Contact: Darren Sum (darrensum@gmail.com)     
  • Chinese Choir
    Mass: Sat 6:00pm
    Practice: Sat 4:00-5:30pm  (Level 3 Music Room)
    Contact: Bridgette Lim (bridgesyjl@gmail.com)
  • St. Cecilia’s Choir (SCC)
    Mass: Sun 7:30am
    Practice: Sun 7:00am (warm-up); 8:45 - 9:45am
    Contact: Kenneth Chong (scc2211.hc@gmail.com)
  • Holy Cross Choir (HCC)
    Mass: Sun 9:30am
    Practice: 11:00am to 12.30pm or earlier (Level 3 Music Room)
    Contact: Winston Chee (holycrosschoir.hcc@gmail.com)
  • Via Crucis Choir (VCC)
    Mass: Sun 11:30am
    Practice: Sun 9:50am (Room 03-01)
    Contact: Desmond Lim (viacrucischoir@gmail.com)
  • Angeli Pacis Choir (APC)
    Mass: Sun 5:00pm
    Practice: Sun 4:00pm (in main church);
    Contact: Millicent Chee (millicentjeanette@gmail.com)

Mission

Devotion to the Divine Mercy, intercessory prayers for ourselves and for the needs of others.

 

Members' Meeting

Every Thursday evening 7.30pm at Room 03-06

 

Frequency of Activity

  • Every 3rd Thursday of the month, faith sharing
  • Member's birthday celebration at the beginning of the month.
  • Fellowship at the end of each quarter.

 

Contact Information

 

About

Emmaus Disciples is a youth community which baptised youth aged 15-19 can call their own! We are a community of youths who are warm, passionate and committed witnesses of Jesus Christ.

During our fortnightly sessions, we bond and learn more about our Catholic faith and Jesus Christ.

 

Details

  • We meet every fortnightly Sunday from 11am to 1pm at room 03-10. Do join us!
  • During the season of Advent, ED partners with the Pastoral Care and Society of St. Vincent De Paul to bring joy, hope, peace and love to the sick, aged and poor through caroling. We also carol for Holy Cross parishioners. 
  • During the month of June, ED also serves in the Secondary 1, 2 and 3 camps.
  • A sub committee in ED also spearheads the Children's Liturgy every first Sunday of each month, and ED serves in all 3 youth masses.

What is Catechism?

Catechism, catechist, and catechesis come from the Greek word “to echo.” 
God created each human person to be in perfect communion with Him. 
Christ established His Church and commissioned His disciples to “echo” His message.  

Each Catholic, by virtue of Baptism, is called to participate in Christ’s mission of making disciples. 

The aim of catechesis is to put people in intimacy with God so that they can know Him, love Him, and follow Him, and be happy with God and each other both in earthly life and in eternal life!

Mission and Vision

To make missionary disciples by:

  • leading each child, teen, and their families into intimacy with God
  • empowering parents as the first catechists of their children
  • empowering the parish to minister to children, teens, and their families
  • empowering children, teens, and their families to serve the parish community and society

Ways to serve the Catechism Ministry

  • Teaching and assisting in catechism (training provided)
  • Supporting students who require additional support (e.g. Special Needs adaptation, those who need translation, or those who missed sessions, those who missed the Sacraments)
  • Performing administrative duties
  • Leading intercessory groups
  • Making lesson materials
  • Leading praise and worship music
  • Aiding in ad-hoc events (e.g. retreats, parents' sessions)

Sign up with the Interest Form. Link: Catechism Ministry

For more information about serving in the Catechism Ministry, contact Judith Chng 

Religious Education Coordinator judith.chc@catholic.org.sg or 9341 2822.

  

Get Updates on Catechism News! Link: Catechism News

Parents of Holy Cross. Link: Parents of HC

Catechetical Formation Resources

Grow in your faith as you pass it on to others!

Office for Catechesis is the diocesan organization that trains and commissions catechists across the diocese.  

Subscribe to Franciscan at Home run by the Catechetical Institute for various online catechetical workshops: Link: Franciscan at Home

Register for an account under the Archdiocese of Singapore.

 

 

Our Mission

To bring Catholic mothers together to pray for our families, strengthen our faith through scripture sharing, fellowship and to serve the church community.

 

Members' Meeting

Every first and third Sunday, 8.30am - 9.30am at St. Michael’s Room

Every Tuesday, 8.30pm to 9.30pm.  Prayers via Zoom. Contact us via email for Zoom meeting ID.

 

 

Contact

 

Mission

The Holy Cross Charismatic Renewal Movement (CRM) strives to be the catalyst to renew and re-vitalise our Parish into a spirit-filled community through prayer and witnessing.

Frequency of Activity

Every Tuesday 8.00pm - 9:30pm (except days of Obligation, Public Holidays or major Parish Event)

 

The Holy Cross CRM supports the mission of the Parish through:

  •  It’s vibrant joyful and spirit-filled prayer meetings.
  •  Living and promoting the Word of God.
  •  Conducting the Life in the Spirit Seminars (LISS).

 

Contact

Mission

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) assist the priests in the distribution of Holy Communion to the people present at the Mass. It is an honour and privilege to serve the Church and we strive to be worthy of this ministry.

 

Meetings

  • 4th Tuesday of each month

 

Frequency of Activity

  • Serve during weekend and weekday masses.

 

Interested to Serve

  • By Parish Priest appointment

Our Mission

To serve the Lord’s kitchen with love by providing nourishment and fellowship.

 

Meeting 

  • Regular updating at the end of weekly duties.

 

Contact

Mission

To help Parents and Godparents prepare for the newborn baby’s first Sacrament of Initiation.

 

Meeting

Last Sunday of every quarter.

 

Frequency of Activity

Bi-monthly infant baptism with:

  • Preparation Session held on last Saturday of the month
  • Infant baptism on 1st Sunday of the following month

 

Contact