Christian Education is the Bible-based, Holy Spirit-empowered Teaching-Learning process, through which the church community is taught and equipped to grow in the knowledge and love of God, and be discipled to obey His commandments and His ways.
 
The purpose is to present everyone mature in Christ (Col 1:28; Eph 4:13) so that God is glorified in every aspect of the Christian's life. It encompasses more than Bible Knowledge as it is a wholistic education of the individual that includes Christian Living and Christian Spirituality.

In 2023, the rhythm of studies/equipping entails the following:

 

Day

Courses

Tues (night)

Thurs (night)

Sat (morning)

 SAC Leader’s Equipping / Training courses

Sun (afternoon)

 SAC Membership courses (Baptism-confirmation)



View the Programme for 2023

 

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9-11 Sept, Fri-Sun via Zoom

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Registration Closed
Fee: $20
Register by 5 Sep 2022
Limited to 20 participants

The Contemplative Prayer Retreat is a tailor-made retreat for personal time out, away from the hustle and bustle of life, in order to be alone with God. The time of silence and solitude is so that we can listen in to hear for ourselves, the God who dwells among us.

This retreat is a Beginners’ 3-day Teaching Retreat. Basic biblical teachings regarding Meditation, Prayer and Contemplation will be taught each day. A typical day begins with Morning Chapel, followed by personal reflection time in the morning and afternoon. The day will end with a corporate time of Recollection before bed. Retreat will conclude with Corporate Reflection and Communion.


Spiritual Directors
Revd Simon Tan and his wife, Rinda are co-founders of Listening Inn. Revd Simon Tan is an ordained minister (1991) and an Associate Pastor (from 1991 to 2008) with his home church, World Revival Prayer Fellowship. Before his theological training, Simon was a missionary with Operation Mobilization (OM) for seven years; for five of those years, he was in Latin America onboard the gospel ship, MV Doulos.

Both graduated from Bible College of New Zealand (renamed as Laidlaw College) in 1990. They have been giving contemplative prayer retreats since early 1991. Simon and Rinda are trained and experienced spiritual directors (1998). They work closely with Spiritual Growth Ministries of New Zealand, providing onsite supervision for those undergoing Spiritual Directors’ Training Program. They are also trained and certified (from USA) as Midlife Direction Consultants, equipped to offer midlife direction workshops and retreats.


 


Registration ends 22 Feb

 

Baptism Courses : For Children  /  For Youth / Adults


Baptism Course  For Youth / 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 Course
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.

The details of the Courses are as follows:

 

Baptism Course

FOR ADULTS
Sundays, 26 Feb - 19 Mar
(4 lessons) 2pm - 4.30pm

FOR YOUTHS (aged 14 and above)
Saturdays 25 Feb - 18 Mar
(4 lessons) 1pm - 3.30pm

FOR YOUTHS & ADULTS
Baptism Service: Sat 25 Mar, 5.30pm Service

Confirmation Course

FOR ADULTS
Sundays 26 Mar, 2, 16, 30 Apr
(4 lessons) 2pm - 4.30pm

FOR YOUTHS (aged 14 and above)
Saturdays 1, 8, 15, 29 Apr
(4 lessons) 1pm - 3.30pm

FOR YOUTHS & ADULTS
Confirmation Retreat: Sat 6 May, 1- 5pm
Confirmation Service: Sun 7 May, 11.30am Service


  • All lessons are compulsory.
  • Due to ongoing social distancing and number restrictions, registration is based on a first come- first served basis.
  • Dates and conditions for conducting these courses and services are subject to prevailing government advisory on COVID-19 safe management measures.

 


SAC BAPTISM POLICY

 

Children and Youth (up to the age of 20)

Infant / Child Baptism (0-13 years old)

  • 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 course will be conducted by the NextGen Ministry.
  • The youth will go through water baptism with the adult baptism group.
  • Youth proceeds to confirmation course after baptism.

Adults (21 and above)

Adult Baptism (21 years & above)

  • Adult baptism course will be conducted by CE department.
  • Adult proceeds to confirmation course after baptism.

 

  1. 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)



6 Thurs, 7-9.30pm, 13 Apr - 18 May
Venue: Onsite at SAC: 13 Apr, 18 May;
Online via Zoom: 20, 27 Apr, 4, 11 May

Course fee: $100 per couple
(Payable upon registration)

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Registration has closed
We are fully booked
  Registration closes 8 Apr or when all places are taken
For enquiries, please email to mpc@cathedral.org.sg

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.



20 - 22 April 2023
Thu 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Fri 9.30am - 6.00pm
Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm


$380/pax (Grp of 4)
$480/pax (Regular)
(Payable upon registration)

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For enquiries, please email to sacce@cathedral.org.sg

What you get:

  • A comprehensive and integrated biblical framework for life-stage sexuality education
  • Insights and data on current trends and issues related to sexuality
  • Content and resources to keep you equipped and updated
  • Proposed programmes, teaching tools and engagement tips to conduct your own sexuality lessons and dialogues
  • Access to a trusted, safe and likeminded community championing healthy sexuality
 

Who should attend:

  • Pastors and Leaders working with children, youth and families
  • Sunday School Teachers
  • Parents & Educators keen to equip themselves in the worldview and subject motter of sexuality