400 Risen Christ parishioners gained an understanding of being a church and discussed crucial pastoral issues at the Parish Day of Recollection and Assembly on 1 October 2008.

Besides a report on what the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) had done, parishioners gained insight from the results of an archdiocese-wide census done earlier this year. Important conclusions included the following:

• Risen Christ has the highest proportion of senior parishioners aged 70 and above amongst all parishes.
• While the youth have the highest rate of participation in the parish, young adults aged 20-39 have the lowest.
• The congregation consists of 64% Chinese, 13% Filippino, and 7% Indian parishioners. 80.3% of parishioners want to know each other better.
• Young adults have the strongest desire to know Christ and His teachings better, amongst the other age groups in the parish.

The results prompted those present to suggest initiatives catered for young adults and the elderly, and also activities to help parishioners to get to know each other better. "The suggestions made at parish assembly get better every year," said PPC chairman David Kwek.

Father Peter Wee from Novena Church was invited to give spiritual input during recollection which preceded the discussion on pastoral issues. He mentioned that before parishioners can come together as a community, they need to pray and ponder on the Gospel.

Sister Betty Wee shared about how Christ accepts people for His work, but they are rejected by human judgement. In order to overcome such difficulties, prayers are important.

Parishioners also had opportunities for fellowship with one another over refreshments provided by the church.