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Catechumens Undergo Rite of Election

Monday, 22 February 2010 13:25 Ken Cham

The journey of faith for 49 catechumens from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Class of 2009/2010 has entered a new stage. They have been formally enrolled among God’s chosen people at the Rite of Election held during sunset mass at St Ignatius Church (SIC) on 20 February 2010. Accompanied by their godparents and witnessed by a packed congregation, the catechumens signed their names in the Book of the Elect, signifying God’s choice of them and their commitment to His Christ. Timed with the beginning of the Lenten season, this Rite marks the end of initial faith formation and the beginning of final intense preparation for full incorporation into the community of believers at the Easter Vigil.

RCIA Rite of Election SIC RCIA Rite of Election SIC 2

On the following day, this group who are now known as Elects together with their counterparts from SIC’s Mandarin RCIA Class of 2009/2010 attended the archdiocese-level Rite of Election ceremony held at the Church of the Holy Family, Kajang. SIC was one of 33 churches which presented the Book of the Elect to His Grace Archbishop Murphy Pakiam, Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur. A total of 629 Elects attended the event together with their godparents, sponsors, RCIA facilitators and well-wishers.

RCIA Rite of Election Kajang RCIA Rite of Election Kajang 1

SIC Promotes BEC Awareness

Tuesday, 26 January 2010 10:36 Ken Cham

A six-month campaign at St Ignatius Church (SIC) from 23 January 2010 by BEC Animating Team (BECAT) to create greater awareness of BECs (Basic Ecclesial Communities) amongst parishioners. This was the outcome in response to a parish-wide survey conducted in February 2009 to determine the parish demography and to gauge the level of BEC participation.

A total of 1,605 parishioners from age 13 upwards responded to the survey.

Demography of Parishioners:

40% Male and 60% Female.
20% are youths (between 13 and 29 years old).
45% between 30 and 54.
35% are senior citizens (above 55).

The survey findings include:

BEC Awareness:

83% of parishioners know about BEC.
60% are aware of their respective BEC gatherings.
But only 40% attend these BEC gatherings held once every third week of the month.

Some of the reasons given for poor attendance at BEC gatherings are:

Lack of time.
Not knowing when their BEC will meet.
Not being invited.
Ignorance about which BEC they belong to.
As for SIC youths, many stated that they can attend only if their parents do so.

The survey findings were disclosed by John Ooi, Chairman, BEC Coordinating Team (BECCOT), in an address during the 6 pm sunset mass on 23 January 2010. He reminded parishioners about the importance of BECs in carrying out the mission and vision of the Church – a call which was re-emphasised at Peninsular Malaysia Pastoral Convention (PMPC) III held in 2006 that BEC is the Basic Option of the Peninsular Church.

BEC Campaign 1 BEC Campaign 2

SIC Parish Priest Father Philip Tan encouraged parishioners to participate in BEC activities for unity, spiritual growth and missionary outreach. The awareness campaign commenced with the commissioning of 35 new BEC leaders and was launched by Fr Philip when he unfurled a banner outside the main church entrance containing information and pictures on SIC’s English-speaking BECs.

The awareness campaign for Mandarin-speaking BECs was launched on 17 January 2010.

Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC)

Friday, 15 January 2010 14:31 Ken Cham

CCC emblem CCC aims to present an organic synthesis of the essential and fundamental contents of Catholic doctrine – regarding both faith and morals – in the light of the Second Vatican Council and the whole of the Church’s Tradition. It is intended primarily for those responsible for catechesis (bishops, redactors of catechisms, priests, catechists) as well as all other Christian faithful.

Let us take a quick test to find out how much we know (or do not know) about Catholicism and the Catholic Church:

What is the Magisterium?
Difference between The Particular Judgement and The Last Judgement?
Can an unbaptised person baptise?
Is it possible for a married man to become a priest?

If you are unsure or unable to answer, then it is time to attend CCC Programme Modules 1 and 2 which will be conducted accordingly:

*Date:*	1 March to 30 August 2010
*Day & Time:*	Mondays, 8 to 10 pm
*Place:*	Room 1-1 Costantini Community Centre
*Topics:*	The Profession of Faith, Creeds, Sacramental Economy, and the Seven Sacraments
*Delivery:*	Video lectures by Fr John Corapi (perpetually professed priest, Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Tinity, USA), study notes & sharing
*Contact:*	Francis Lee (012 369 7991; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Cheryl Ngiam (012 207 8847)

All Catholics are invited to attend. As CCC will provide a strong foundation for those teaching or intending to teach catechism classes, catechists are especially encouraged to attend. Please click on CCC for more information.

A Tender Story of Jesus

Monday, 11 January 2010 00:00 Ken Cham

The Gospel according to Luke is regarded as one of the loveliest books in the world. It is distinctive for the fluid style and beauty with which the parables, stories and teachings of Christ are told. Luke covers our Lord in more detail and with greater warmth and sensitivity than any other Gospel. Some of the most memorable stories of divine mercy (the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, and Zaccheus) are found only in Luke.

The Third Gospel’s central themes include:

Christ’s relentless pursuit in redeeming the world from Satan’s clutches
The idea of the great reversal (the humble will be exalted, etc)
Christ will come to all – some will heed his call to discipleship but some will not
The Christians’ joyful response to a world transformed and transfigured by the blood of the Lamb.

St Ignatius Church’s Little Rock Scripture Study (LRSS) Ministry will conduct The Gospel According to Luke module as follows:

Date:	1 March to 17 May 2010
Day & Time:	Mondays, 8 to 10 pm
Place:	Rooms 3-8 & 3-9 Costantini Community Centre
Mode of Study:	Video lectures, study notes & sharing
Contact:	Francis Khoo (012 210 3019) or Patrick Teoh (012 232 1920)

All are welcome to attend. Please check out the LRSS webpage for more information.

Myanmese Bishop at SIC

Friday, 01 January 2010 20:23 Ken Cham

On Tuesday, 29 December 2009, His Grace Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang (Diocese of Hakha) became the first bishop from Myanmar to celebrate mass at St Ignatius Church (SIC). The mass, which was attended by about 60 Myanmese foreign workers and a score of SIC parishioners, began at 10.00 am after Bishop Felix listened to confessions for about 45 minutes. Bishop Felix celebrated mass in three languages - Latin, Myanmese and English.

Myanmese Bishop 1

A reception was held after mass at the Costantini Community Centre during which the SIC Parish Integral Human Development Ministry (PIHDM) presented a donation to Bishop Felix. In turn, the bishop said that he appreciated the efforts of Catholics and other Malaysians in sharing the sorrow and plight of his fellow countrymen in Malaysia. Myanmese and SIC parishioners alike intermingled in a spirit of fellowship and shared a buffet-style meal which was subsidised by PIHDM. This ministry also coordinated transportation to and from church for the Myanmese, most of whom are staying in the Subang region. Bishop Felix will return to Myanmar in January 2010 after providing spiritual direction and ministering to the local Myanmese community.

SIC Community Welcomes Catechumens

Sunday, 29 November 2009 16:17 Ken Cham

Fifty one enquirers from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Class of 2009/2010 entered St Ignatius Church (SIC) for the 9 am mass on Sunday, 29 November 2009 and emerged an hour later as catechumens. Timed with the beginning of Advent season, this group went through the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens which marked their commitment to deepening their understanding of the Catholic faith. At the commencement of mass, a RCIA representative knocked on the closed doors of the church, which were then opened to welcome the enquirers.

During the Rite, the candidates accepted Christ’s invitation to dedicate themselves more fully to His message. They were signed with the cross on the forehead by SIC Parish Priest Fr Philip Tan and their sponsors. Fr Philip also presented each candidate a crucifix. In his homily, Fr Philip urged the SIC community to pray for the catechumens so that they may completely share our Christian way of life and also for their baptism at Easter. As part of their pledge, the catechumens sought the love, guidance and prayers of parishioners to assist their continued growth in faith. Their RCIA journey began in early June 2009 with faith discovery through lectures, sharing, prayers, hymns of praise & worship, fellowship, bonding and other forms of experiential exercises.

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