Christian Education

Christian Education is the God-centred, Bible-based and Holy Spirit-empowered Teaching-Learning process, through which the church community is guided at every stage of the member’s life journey, to grow in the knowledge and love of God, and be discipled to obey His commandments and walk in His ways.

Our purpose and goal is to present everyone mature in Christ (Col 1:28; Eph 4:13) so that God may be glorified in every aspect of the Christian’s life. It encompasses more than just Bible knowledge per se, as it is the holistic education of the individual which includes aspects of developing a Christian Mind, Christian Spirituality, Christian Living, and Christian Formation.

Day	Courses
Tues (night)	Diocesan Theological Studies (DTS) by St Peter’s Hall
Wed/Thurs (night)	Christian Education (CE) courses
Thurs (night)	Family Life Matters courses
Sat (morning)	SAC Leader’s Equipping / Training courses
Sat/Sun (afternoon)	Christian Formation (Membership courses)

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Baptism and Membership Course

Baptism Courses : For Children / For Youths / Adults

Baptism-Confirmation Course Youths / Adults
Baptism is one of the most significant milestones in a believer’s walk with God. It is a public declaration of our faith in Jesus Christ (cf. Acts 2:38) and is administered in obedience to the Lord’s instruction (Matt 28:19).

Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey at which you affirm for yourself the faith into which you have been baptised and your intention to live a life of committed discipleship. This affirmation is confirmed through prayer and the laying on of hands by the confirming Bishop. The Church also prays for you to be empowered by the Holy Spirit, to live in the way of Jesus.

The Cathedral Confirmation-Membership Course is for:

Those seeking confirmation / membership in St Andrew’s Cathedral.
Those baptised and currently attending church services regularly at St Andrew’s Cathedral for at least 6 months.

Note: If you were baptised before 14 years old, you are required to attend the Baptism course before you join the Confirmation-membership course. This will cover the foundations of life as a Christian. After completion of the course, you will not be required to go through the rite of baptism again but may proceed straight to the Confirmation course.

All lessons, Baptism Service, Confirmation Retreat and Confirmation Service will be conducted onsite.

Baptism-Confirmation Course

2025 1st Intake

Lesson dates
Adults and Youths
Baptism: 22, 29 Mar, 5, 12 Apr;
Confirmation: 3, 10, 17 and 24 May
8 Saturdays, 1.30pm - 4pm

Baptism Service^†
26 Apr, Saturday
4.45pm Service

Confirmation Retreat^†
31 May, Saturday
1pm-4pm

Confirmation Service^†
8 Jun, Sunday
4.30pm Service

^† Youths & Adults Combined
All lessons are compulsory.

SAC BAPTISM POLICY

Children and Youth (up to the age of 20)
Infant / Child Baptism (0-13 years old) *Applicable only when at least one Parent is a confirmed member of St Andrew’s Cathedral.	Parents will take baptism vows on behalf of the infant/child. The infant/child will be baptised together with the adult baptism group.	Parents will need to download and complete this application form and email it to: membership@cathedral.org.sg Parents, together with the godparents, will be interviewed by a NextGen Ministry Pastor or an assigned staff. Parents will be required to give an undertaking in writing, that their child will go through baptism and confirmation classes if they wish to proceed with confirmation of their child at/after the age of 14 years old. Re-baptism is not required.
Youth Baptism (14–20 years old)	Youth baptism-confirmation course will be conducted together with the adult baptism-confirmation course. Youths will go through water baptism at the same worship service as the adult baptism group.	Baptised youths will proceed to the combined confirmation course with the baptised adults.

Adults (21 and above)
Adult Baptism (21 years & above)	Adult baptism-confirmation course will be conducted together with the youth baptism-confirmation course. Baptised adults will proceed to the combined confirmation course with the baptised youths.

Course Requirements for Baptism - Confirmation Course (Youth & Adult)

Full Attendance required
Confirmation Retreat (compulsory)
Pastoral Time/Ministry (1-2 hours)
Sponsors (optional; though beneficial to have 1 or 2 – at least one has to be a confirmed member from SAC)

Marriage Preparation Course

2nd Run
6 Thurs, 7 - 9.30pm
20, 27 Feb; 6, 13, 20 & 27 Mar
Venue: Onsite at SAC: 20 Feb & 27 Mar;
Online via Zoom: 27 Feb; 6, 13, 20 Mar
Course fee: $140 per couple
(Payable upon registration)
Limited spaces available

Registration closed

The St Andrew’s Cathedral Marriage Preparation Course (MPC) is designed to help couples develop strong foundations for a healthy and lasting marriage.

This two-part course consists of six sessions of teaching, couple-discussion time and small group discussions and at least two mentoring sessions led by marriage mentor couples. Topics covered include:

A Biblical Perspective on Marriage
Communication
Conflict
Commitment
Connection
Adventure

Requirements :
This course is designed for wedding couples-to-be, where at least one party is a confirmed member of, and worships regularly at, St Andrew’s Cathedral (“Cathedral”).

A couple may apply to solemnise their marriage at Cathedral if both parties are baptised Christians, either single or widowed, 21 years of age and above, and the couple have not registered their marriage with the Registry of Marriages. Find out more about Getting Married at the Cathedral.

For enquiries, please email mpc@cathedral.org.sg

The Marriage Course

8 THURSDAYS
On-site: Jun 1 & Jul 27, 7pm-9.30pm, SAC
Online: Jun 15 - Jul 20, 7.45pm-10pm

Fee: $80 per couple (course pack & meals)

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Invest in your relationship and grow closer to each other as you explore important topics such as understanding each other's needs, communicating better, resolving conflict, and addressing past hurt.

Learn to strengthen your marriage with video talks and couple conversations.

The course will be held onsite and online.
Open to married couples residing in Singapore.

Developed by Nicky and Sila Lee from Holy Trinity Brompton, London. For more information, please email us at familylife@cathedral.org.sg

THE DIOCESE OF SINGAPORE

Christian Education

St Andrew's Cathedral

Christian Education

Baptism and Membership Course

Marriage Preparation Course

The Marriage Course