By Rev. Fr David Garcia, OP
[update: Thank you for the overwhelming response. Registration is full for Module 4. We look forward to seeing you in July]
The Personal Moral Compass Course is for all Catholics and all people of goodwill interested in formation in the foundations of Ethics and Moral Theology. The objective of this course is for participants to understand and to articulate the fundamentals of moral thinking with greater clarity.
It is a one-year-long systematic course in Moral Theology consisting of 6 individual modules. The remaining modules are:
Module 4. Ethics of Love, Sex and Marriage
Module 5. Social Justice
Module 6. Stewards of Life
Module 4. Ethics of Love, Sex and Marriage
Dates: 12, 19, 26 July, 2, 16, 23 and 30 Aug 2019 [ 7 Sessions ]
- Today’s cultural perception on love, sex and marriage
- Principles of the Philosophy of the Body
- Applications of the Philosophy of the Body
- Personal and Sexual Relationships
- What Makes Marriage Marriage?
- Homosexuality Matters
- What Does God Have to Do with Sex?
Module 5. Social Justice
Dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 Sept, 4, 11 and 18 Oct 2019 [ 7 Sessions ]
- Personal Development in Society
- Human Societies and Social Principles
- Working together
- Wealth and poverty
- Political Leadership
- Global Challenges
- God and Social Development
Module 6. Stewards of Life
Dates: 25 Oct, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov and 6 Dec 2019 [ 6 Sessions ]
- What Is the Dignity of the Human Person?
- Can We Reproduce Procreation?
- Ethical Dealings with Human Embryos
- Stewards of Our Own Bodies
- End of Life Decisions
- Organ Donation
- Personal Medicine
There is no prerequisite for application to the modules. All participants are welcome. Where places are limited, priority will be given to those who are actively forming others; to this end, endorsement from the relevant parish priest or leader in the parish or diocesan community / ministry / organisation will count toward this consideration.
All lessons will be held on Fridays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm in Catholic Centre, 55 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187954.
Participants who attend at least 75% of the classes in all the modules are eligible for a letter of attendance at the end of the course.
Refer to Personal Moral Compass Course Guide 2019 updated for more information and details.
Registration and Payment:
1. Cheque payment is to be made payable to ‘Caritas – Personal Moral Compass’. Download the registration form here. Personal Moral Compass Course – registration form 2019 updated
The cheque and completed registration form should be mailed to:
Personal Moral Compass Course Administrator
Caritas Singapore
55 Waterloo Street
#08-01, Catholic Centre,Singapore 187954
2. Cash payment/ credit card payment and the completed registration form could also be made and submitted at the Caritas Singapore’s office during office hours.
For more information, participants could email to the Course Administrator
at [email protected]. or at 6337 4169 (DID).