English Catechism Classes & Preparation for 1st Communion
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Since February 2022, Father Giovanni Rengo of the Neo Catechumenal Way; in collaboration with the Focolare Movement of Chiangmai; have started to give Catechism classes to a group of youngsters. Upon the request of several parents who wished to have their children receive the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist; the class started with a small number of participants and gradually increased as younger siblings come along and Catholic friends joined. Practically, except for some coming from a devout Catholic family, these youngsters really needed religious education on the Catholic faith since their school don’t provide it and sometimes, coming from mixed marriages could be a hindrance.
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There are 15 boys and girls aging 6 to 13 years old. In the beginning the small class was held in the Focolare Center but as the number grew we asked our parish priest -Fr. Pratheep for a room in the parish and we were provided immediately; from then on classes are held at the 2nd floor of the Sacred Heart Nursery School front building. It usually starts at 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.; some of their parents stay and listen to the class as well. After classes the children and their family attend the English holy Mass together at 11:00 a.m.
We are preparing the children to be ready to receive the 1st Communion on 21st August 2022 during the Feast of the Assumption; hoping that they are ready by then. After we have finished this, we are considering on how to continue providing them accompaniment, formation and instructions on the Catholic faith.
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Prepared by Santa G. Agustilo