The Archdiocesan Commission for Catholic Schools (ACCS) works with Catholic schools to strengthen the Catholic ethos in their communities, and support the religious, civics and moral education these schools provide.

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FILL MY CUP, LORD By Sylvia Chua

“The mission of schools and teachers is to develop an understanding of all that is true, good and beautiful.” Pope Francis (October 2017) Pope Francis views education in three aspects. In his address at a Conference of Catholic educators in 2022, he described education as an act of love which removes people from self- centredness […]

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The Maths class ‘Battleship’: Remembering Sr. June Shirville, the FMDM Teacher Who Changed Lives

As the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM) Sisters are celebrating 75 years of their presence in Singapore this year, we often think of the wonderful work the Sisters have done as doctors, nurses and medical personnel, including the founding of Assisi Hospice. However, as we celebrate Teacher’s Day, we would like to pay […]

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God and Caesar: Rendering our Dues by Michelle Tan

“When Pope Francis visits us in Singapore next month, may he find in us true servants, shepherds and stewards with the hearts, minds and hands of Christ, rendering God, our political leaders, and each other our proper dues by using our God-given gifts to build community, practise charity, promote peace, and do good with mutual […]

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Reflections on Catholic Education – Carmel Dunn

“The mission of schools and teachers is to develop an understanding of all that is true, good and beautiful.” Pope Francis (October 2017) In writing this article, I have been provided with an opportunity to reflect on my 40 years as both a teacher and Principal in the Catholic system of Education. I have recalled […]

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Be the Change – A reflection by educator Donna Koh

To be a teacher is to do very hard, heart work. And in a month where we celebrate both the Transfiguration of the Lord on 6thAugust and Singapore’s 59th National Day, our role as Catholic educators helping our students to understand their place in — and serve – both country and world, is a tremendous […]

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About Young People – Lessons from Pope Francis Michelle Tan

Every year, on July 1, we celebrate Youth Day. As we prepare for Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Singapore from 11-13 Sept, perhaps it is timely that we take a leaf from his book, and celebrate young people instead. One such book of his is God is Young: A Conversation with Pope Francis (2018, Libreria […]

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Faith Formation

St. Joseph Calasanz

Joseph Calasanz was born in Spain on September 11, 1556, the youngest of eight children. Joseph’s parents were members of the nobility and devout Catholics who ensured that he was well educated and learned his catechism from a young age. When Joseph was about 14 years of age, he was sent to a school run by […]

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Reflection on Cardinal’s Homily by Jonathan Hee of CJC

Cardinal’s homily during the Commencement of School Year Mass struck me when he spoke about leaders teaching with their being. He referenced Moses and how he journeyed, suffered, and tolerated the people of Israel throughout their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses even offered himself to take punishment from God for the wrongful […]

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Homily: Listen

“…listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts” (Psalm 95.8) These words are in fact from the responsorial psalm on 10 September 2023, the day our diocese celebrated Catholic Education Sunday. Whether we are a student or an educator, a parent or a parishioner, they remind us whose voice must ultimately matter to us: the […]

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