CSCC 1st Members' Forum
The first CSCC Members' Forum was held at the Catholic Junior College Training and Development Centre on 28 April 2007. This was the first gathering of the various Catholic social & community organizations. There were 100 participants from 27 organizations. The forum provided a platform for participants to get to know each other, share their experiences, gain insight and gather feedback.

The theme of the Members' Forum was: Living Our Social Mission – Working Together as Parts of One Body.
   
 
A section of the participants of the Members' Forum. Christina Kheng, co-facilitator of the Members' Forum, welcoming participants. Fr Colin Tan, SJ, assisting in the para-liturgy.
 
Sr Maria Sim and Samuel Ng (Executive Consultant of MPFSC) leading a section of the para-liturgy. Elizabeth Tan, Chairman of ACMI, giving a presentation on ACMI. James Chew, Director of CWS, providing a brief insight into the work of Catholic Welfare Services.
 
Dr Victor Loh of CMG talking about the activities of The Catholic Medical Guild. Carol Pereira of NCSS provided an overview of the social landscape in Singapore. Sr Maria Lau called on the participants to emulate the early Church in Singapore as she encapsulated their many pioneering and sustaining social service works.
 
Wendy Louis explaining the importance of the Catholic Social Teaching being an integral part of Christian living. Fr Charles Sim, SJ, giving his perspective on the social teaching of the Church. George, Chairman of CSCC Membership Committee, explaining to the participants the importance of working together as one body.
 
Participants break out in groups to discuss work plans.

Another group in the flow of discussions.

Michael Png, President of CARE, presenting his group's points of view.
           
 
Participants listening intently at Magdelene Yip of Faith & Light Community. Br Dominic Yeo Koh putting his points across. Willie Cheng, Chairman of CSCC, giving an overview of the work of CSCC.
   
 
Sr Angela Ng of Canossaville Children's Home receiving the Certificate of Affiliation from Msgr Eugene Vaz. James Chew receiving the Certificate of Affiliation on behalf of Catholic Welfare Services. The forum's highlight was the Eucharistic Celebration by Msgr Vaz and con-celebrated by Fr Patrick Goh and Fr Charles Sim, SJ.
   
 
Participants getting to know more about the various Catholic organizations. Participants getting to know each other during tea. Nick Chui and Jerry Ow of Family Life Society together with Nicholas Chia and Mary Pereira.
   
 
Mary Stevens, Agnes Peng, Jenny Chia, Gordon Pinto, Merinda Lee and Roberta Wee. Sr Mary Tan with Msgr Eugene Vaz. Ronnie and Grace Cheok with Tan Poh Cheng (Executive Director of Marymount Centre).
   
 
Bernard Wee (SPI), Andrew Leong (CFSM) and Jeremy Tay (President of Morning Star Community Services). Our wonderful volunteers Hukama, Ayu and Danny. Part of the CSCC team behind the forum – Stefanie, Elijah, Sr Maria, Christina, Jennifer and George.
   
   
   
   
   
 
   
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