My Cathedral of the Good Shepherd with Anne Markey and Mabel Pek

What to Expect

Ever wondered what lies beneath the cathedral? Explore the cathedral's crypt, the final resting place of bishops who were entrusted with the care of the Catholic Church in Singapore, and learn about their practices for prayers for the deceased and observances held during All Souls Day.

About My Prayers and Practices

Every F1 season, we will see 10 religious leaders standing along the racing track to bless the road. We can typically identify the leaders of our own faith but there are religions in Singapore which are less-heard of, though they are celebrated by some of our local communities. As a multicultural melting pot, many religious communities have taken root and established their practices on our little red dot. From the Jains and Zoroastrians to the Jews and Orthodox Christians, we hope that participants can join us on a soul-nourishing journey to the places of worship of the major religions in Singapore and learn about their birth, coming-of-age, marriage and death prayers and practices.

We hope that through our tours, it will enable us to explore and negotiate our own sense of self and appreciate our religious diversity in Singapore. Through the various events, we hope participants have a deeper understanding of race, religion and social cohesion. We hope you will gain multiple perspectives and connect your own stories of multicultural and multireligious heritage with those of others. Through facilitated dialogues with the religious leaders, we hope to provide opportunities for participants to engage the hosts in candid and heartfelt conversations.

About the Organisation

The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd holds a special place in Singapore. Built in 1847, it is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the country and a national monument. The Archbishop has his seat here, and the cathedral enshrines the relics of Saint Laurent-Marie-Joseph Imbert. This French missionary, who died a martyr in Korea, is believed to be the first priest to ever visit Singapore. The inscription left by Saint Imbert, urging his fellow missionaries to sacrifice themselves for their flock, embodies the spirit of the Good Shepherd – a symbol of guidance and protection.

Who should come?

• Participants must be 13 years or above.

Programme Details

• Approximate Duration: 2 hours (Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour for registration)
• Language: English
• Meeting Point: Entrance of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (A Queen St, Singapore 188533)

• Ending Point: The event will start and end at the same point.

• The events will proceed rain or shine.

What to bring?

• Participants should be dressed respectfully in smart casual (i.e. collared shirt, long pants and covered shoes). Sleeveless attire, shorts/miniskirts or sandals are strictly not allowed. Participants will be denied entry if they dress inappropriately.
• Participants should bring along an umbrella, sunblock, insect repellent, and a bottle of water.

• Please ensure that you bring along any personal Medic*tion. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.

Other important information

• There is limited roadside parking along Waterloo Street. More parking is available at the SMU LKCSB Building.
• The venue is wheelchair friendly.
• Photography is allowed at selected areas.

Disclaimer

• All ticket sales are final. There will be no refund if you wish to cancel your tickets.
• Each ticket admits only one participant.
• By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
• Participants must abide by the house rules set out by the host. Facilitators will brief participants at the start of the programme.
• Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.

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