About Us
     

"We are a dynamic group who aim to collectively utilise our talents for the greater glory of God. We strive to inspire and strengthen people with God's message of Love, Peace and Faith. By working closely with the Church, we hope to reach out to people who do not know God, and bring more people closer to God through our song and music."

Established in 1995(November), the Via Christus Choir was first formed in the Church of Immaculate Heart of Mary. It started out as a group of Roman Catholic singers who possess a great passion for singing. Initially singing for church masses, the group have progressed to performing at both public and private functions. Over the years of arduous training and experience under the direction and guidance of Paul Grosse, the choir has come a long way to become what it is today, a renowned group of laudable and fine singers.

Today, Via Christus Choir has about 24 members aged 13 and above, and have been bringing choral music of all genres and eras to the enjoyment of many. The choir has had 7 years of experience performing for various functions and at various places.

     
Mission Statment
 
"Lifting Spirits, Raising Hearts"
 

Lifting Spirits

We aspire to lift the spirits of the congregation when we sing so that we join ourown personal spirit with the spirits of the rest of the congregation together as a prayer to God. It also has a secular meaning which is the bringing of joy.

Raising Hearts

We hope to inspire others to lift their hearts towards God during mass so that mass will truly mean something to them and attending mass not just with their intellect but with their hearts. By our singing, may their hearts be also touched so that they can feel the presence of God during mass.

     
Objectives
     
Church (Mass)
To improve the competency of the choir as an instrument for leading people into worship
 
Choir
 
To learn and to grow spiritually and musically with a sense of community and belonging
To foster understanding and open communication among members so as to be a source of
strength for each other against diversity
     

Sopranos

Altos

Bass/Tenors
Junie Yeo *
Karen Nai *
Julian Kwok *
Angeline Mah Gabrielle Chung Ajie Permana
Diane Braberry Letitia Menon Kenneth Ho
Geraldine Lim Mavis Ang Kyle Braberry
Maria Braberry Pamela Yeo Kevin Cho
  Sister Balbina Lee Nicholas Lye
  Sonia Jap Raymond Rodrigues (Musician)
    Wesley Lye
     
* Section Leader    
     
Our Committees
 
Executive Committee Members
President: Nicholas Lye  
Secretary: Junie Yeo  
Treasurer: Kyle Braberry  
     
Via Christus Organisation Structure
     
     
Click here to view our sub-committee list
     
     
What have we done?
     
Current Year - 2004    
     
Wedding Masses/Services    
Jacob & Kobini 31st January
Victor & Shermaine 7th February
Jovita and Robert Voysey 3rd July
Choon Huat and Julia 18th September
Crystal and Lis Ter 30th October
Cyril and Charis 20th November
Jay Prakash and Audrey 4 December
Jeremy and Kael 18th December
     
     
Activities    
Retreat with Young Adults of IHM 21st - 22nd February  
Venue: IHM Church    
     

Holy Thursday Night Prayer

8th April  
- Stations with Taiza    
     
Choir outing 19 July  
Venue: Pasir Ris Park  
     
Annual Choir Retreat "Together We Serve" 30st July- 1st August  
Venue: St Francis Xavier Major Seminary  
     
IJ Home Coming 19 December  
Venue: St Joseph Church (Bukit Timah)  
     
Christmas    
Christmas Midnight Mass and Pageant 24/25 December  
Venue: IHM Church    
Theme: What Christmas means to me  
     
     
Click here to view our past years activities. (1995-2004)