Ministries

Non-Liturgical Ministries

  

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

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.

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

To provide a convenient place for parishioners to secure Bibles, Catholic literatures and sacramentals, etc that would help them develop deeper Christian formation as well as promote their spiritual growth.

Regular updating at the end of weekly duties. Members will be rostered on a weekly basis.

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

Every Thursday evening 7.30pm at Room 03-06.

  • 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.

The group’s commitment is to increase devotion to Our Lady among parishioners and through her to encourage family members to pray together.

  • Our members bring the statue of Mary to those who invite her to their homes. Through praying together in a prayerful atmosphere, family members learn to honour her.

  • Praying at Our Lady’s Grotto, collaborating with the catechists to teach children to pray the rosary, are means to reach out to more parishioners.

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

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Mission

To journey with seniors towards true discipleship and to live each day as steadfast witnesses of Christ through our Christian love for one another and community fellowship.

Objectives

  1. To foster Catholic community spirit through prayers and spiritual formation.

  2. To serve in love and humility, including collaboration with the other Church Ministries.

  3. To foster an environment of caring and sharing, encouraging peer support and camaraderie, anchored in charity.

  4. Promoting a healthy life-style & encouraging life-long learning.

We meet every Tuesday morning from 9am to 12noon starting with prayers (the rosary, intercessory prayers) followed by thanksgiving and sharing.

Venue: All Saints’ Hall (ASH) in the basement

Mission

To support the families in the Church of Holy Cross, to be communities of life and love, on the journey to fulfil God’s kingdom.

Vision:

To be a vibrant community that supports every Catholic family to be the formative setting for all its members of the family; to discover, follow and celebrate God’s plan for their personal vocation and mission.

Once a month to share our lives with one another and to discuss plans.

Mission

Encounter – Build vibrant communities where young people can encounter Christ, be transformed by His love and experience Him through each other as disciples. We are given opportunities to Encounter Christ through our Yearly Retreats, Day of Recollections (DOR) and during Eucharistic Adoration at some sessions.

Engage – Disciples who are ready to engage the commission of Christ: To make disciples of all nations. We engage through fellowship during the year (CNY, Easter, Christmas) and through service to the wider parish with events such as Mother’s Day, Feast Day and Catechist Retreats. We come together as one and to celebrate the gift of joy and the presence of one another through such events.

Empower – Disciples who are empowered by the Holy Spirit and equipped as leaders to minister to the young people and serve the community. We empower a space for service within the youth communities and to empower the communities with a safe and comfortable space to share and pray together so that we can be formed to be disciples of Christ.

  • Young Adults: Oasis – Fridays 8:30pm-10:30pm
  • Young Adults: Young Adults Group – Fridays 8:30pm-10:30pm
  • Youths: Candle on the Hill (COTH) – Sundays 2:30pm-4:30pm
  • Youths: CG1 (19-21) and CG2 (16-18) – Fridays 8pm-10pm
  • Weekly Sessions
  • ⁠ ⁠Annual Community Camp in March and Retreat in December
  • ⁠ ⁠Day of Recollections
    • Holy Week Recollection 
    • Communities’ DOR
  • ⁠ ⁠Fellowship events
    • CNY
    • Easter/Christmas Party
  • ⁠ ⁠Activities/Events for Service:
    • Catechism Retreats in June
    • Feast Day in September

If you are aged between 16-35, have been confirmed and are looking are for a community to journey with, please reach out to the Youth Coordinator! Or feel free to reach out if you have any queries on the Youth and Young Adults Office!

The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sanctification of its members.

  • Members meet once a week (Monday) at 7.30 pm for prayer, planning and discussion in a family setting.

    Frequency of Activity

    • Fortnightly visit to St Theresa’s Home (1st & 3rd Saturdays)
    • Rosary Prayers for Holy Souls in Purgatory (2nd & 4th Saturdays)

We visit the sick and aged in the following institutions, we pray with them and bring Holy Communion to the Catholic residents 
– National University Hospital (Every Tuesday)
– Orange Valley Home (Clementi)
– St Andrew’s Cathedral Home for the Aged (Clementi)
– Lentor Homes (Every Monday)
– St John’s -St Margaret’s Nursing Home, (Monthly visit on Thursday)

Frequency of Members’ Meeting

  • Monthly meeting bi-monthly on 2nd Friday. 

Frequency of Activity

Visit to the sick or aged, once a week.
Other activities:
(i) Annually, Mass for the sick, and 
(ii) Christmas Carolling
(iii) praying for them every Monday

We visit the sick and aged in the following institutions, we pray with them and bring Holy Communion to the Catholic residents 
– National University Hospital (Every Tuesday)
– Orange Valley Home (Clementi)
– St Andrew’s Cathedral Home for the Aged (Clementi)
– Lentor Homes (Every Monday)
– St John’s -St Margaret’s Nursing Home, (Monthly visit on Thursday)

Members’ Meeting

Monthly meeting bi-monthly on 2nd Friday. 

Frequency of Activity

Visit to the sick or aged, once a week.
Other activities:
(i) Annually, Mass for the sick, and 
(ii) Christmas Carolling
(iii) praying for them every Monday

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 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.

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.

Our Mission is to seek and find those in need, to help them in a spirit of justice and to tackle the causes of poverty where we can.
We do this:
As Members – in our active membership of local groups, through which we befriend and offer support, within our means, to any person in need.

As A Society – by working together to provide a national, and international network of support; by providing a range of projects which address particular needs for those who are economically disadvantaged and by working together with other Vincentian groups to raise awareness of the level of need and the causes of poverty.  

Members’ Meeting

  • Fortnightly on Wednesday, 8pm
  • Monthly visit to our Friends-In-Need (FIN) and provide them assistance with cash and supermarket vouchers
  • Every 1st Sunday of the month buffet lunch for our FIN in Church canteen
  • Monthly tuition at a subsidised rate to our FIN who are weak in studies
  • Monthly visit to St Joseph’s Home with other SSVP Conferences in the West District
  • Annual educational awards
  • Biannual activties, eg. mid-year outing and year-end Christmas Celebration

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
  • Colman Wong – HP: 8200 2458

To communicate and nurture meditation as passed on through the teaching of John Main in the Christian tradition, in the spirit of serving the unity of all.

Members’ Meeting

Weekly gathering of Catholics, Christians and other like-minded practitioners who are seeking God in contemplative prayer or wanting to meditate in the Christina tradition.

Weekly meeting to meditate and share views.

Frequency of Activity

Every Tuesday, 8pm to 9pm

Session content: 

  • Listen to a talk (5-10 minutes)
  • Meditate for 20 minutes
  • Open for sharing

To see to the physical maintenance and general cleanliness of the church so as to provide for a conducive place of worship. Also to foster and encourage the Catholic community to love and care  for the Church’s property as their own.

Members’ Meeting

  • Updates and debrief after weekly duties

Frequency of Activity

  • Weekly, Saturday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
  • Mr David Goh – 9168 8176

To introduce the scripture and liturgy to 4 to 6 year old children and facilitate the Child’s encounter with God.

Members’ Meeting

Catechists meet once or twice a school term, about 4-6 times a year.

New catechist will attend training which consist of 90 hours, conducted in 2 sessions.

 

Frequency of Activity

Catechists facilitate and meet children every Saturday, for about 2 hours.

Following the Singapore school calendar, there will be approximately 32 sessions per year.

  • Linda Khi (HP: 8060 0373)

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)

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.

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Mission: 

Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where children with special needs encounter God’s love, grow in faith, and participate fully in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church.

 

Objectives:

  • To create a welcoming space for children with special needs to experience God’s love.
  • To provide catechesis that supports each child’s faith journey.
  • To empower families as primary faith educators.
  • To ensure children receive the sacraments with understanding and grace.
  • To foster an inclusive community where children are embraced as vital members of the Church.

Key Roles as a Special Needs Befriender/Catechist: 

The main function of a Special Needs Befriender/Catechist is to be a source of support, a helping hand and a listening ear for the child through visual and sensory tools that would enhance their learning formation through prayers and movement at their own pace.  

They work together with parents and mainstream catechists to provide added resources and support for better outcomes.

Frequency: 

We assist with weekly catechism classes across different age groups on either of these days and timings: 

  • Saturdays at 1.30pm-2.30pm or 2.30pm-3.30pm 
  • ⁠Sundays at 8am-9.15am or 10am-11.15am

Members’ meeting:

We meet once every two months for fellowship, updates and planning. 

  • Contact: 

    Sign up with the Interest Form or by scanning the QR code below.

    Link: https://forms.gle/97JfjKi2qZeENmLu6

     

    For more information about serving in the Special Needs Befrienders Ministry, please contact Judith Chng, Religious Education Coordinator, at judith.chc@catholic.org.sg or 9341 2822.

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.

Liturgical Ministries

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

  • Gabriel Renz (HP: 9015 9431)

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.

  • By Parish Priest appointment

To proclaim the Word of God at Liturgical Celebration of Holy Mass with clarity, reverence and dignity, enabling the congregation to hear the Lord speak to their hearts and minds through Sacred Scripture; and strengthening their faith.

Training

  • Lectors on duty on weekend masses will attend training session on the Wednesday evening before the weekend.

  • Meetings

    • Last Tuesday of the month at 8:00pm.

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)     
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  • Chinese Choir
    Mass: Sat 6:00pm
    Practice: Sat 4:00-5:30pm  (Level 3 Music Room)
    Contact: Bridgette Lim (bridgesyjl@gmail.com)
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  • 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)
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  • 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)
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  • Via Crucis Choir (VCC)
    Mass: Sun 11:30am
    Practice: Sun 9:50am (Room 03-01)
    Contact: Desmond Lim (viacrucischoir@gmail.com)
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  • Angeli Pacis Choir (APC)
    Mass: Sun 5:00pm
    Practice: Sun 4:00pm (in main church);
    Contact: Millicent Chee (millicentjeanette@gmail.com)