OLLP School Catechists Facilitated Recollection for Non-sectarian Schools

The School Catechists of The Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Bangkal facilitated a recollection for non-sectarian schools the KIDSCAMP Innovative Learning Academy and HOFFMANN Global School of Davao last February 20, 21, and 29, spearheaded by a seminarian on regency Bro. Cecilio L. Canico, and School Catechists Heide C. Geocaniga and Elenita B. Biag as speakers. The topics imparted were vocation/calling and the parable of the prodigal son, Luke 15:11-31.

The 3-day activity came out very successful and a worthy move for the schools to partner with the parish to enlighten and shape children on how to grow and live as good Christians. Thus the school administrators were delighted because the 178 students and pupils were given the chance to understand their earthly journey and missions as baptized Christians.

Some of the teachings that were highlighted and deepened were, to treasure the importance of family relationship, the virtue of humility, the prayer and compassion and, how to recollect mistakes.

What inspired the School Catechists most to give extra effort to reach out to the young ones, our hope for the future, to strengthen the link being parish leaders and formators was a grade 6 pupil who shamelessly stood up and expressed his feelings of happiness and being blessed after the recollection.

The Liturgy prepared on the culmination day was Ecumenical since there were non-catholic participants. The activities started at 08:00 a.m. and ended at 03:00 p.m. Rev. Fr. Ernesto Salvar, SVD and Rev. Fr. Bobby Genilla were the ministers of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Confession for grades 7, 8, 9, and 10 from KIDSCAMP Innovative Learning Academy. Rev. Fr. Henry Campeon, D.C.D. OLLP Parish Administrator, and Rev. Fr. Arnulfo Cubero, D.C.D. OLLP Guest Priest, con-celebrated the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

The Parish is very appreciative of the program initiated by the following educators: Ms. Sharon Ross Juinio-Manguiob, ED.D., School Directress, and Ms. Crystal Lynn J. Perturbos, LPT School Head, from KIDSCAMP Innovative Learning Academy. Ms. Jennovell L. Dela Cruz, LPT, School Head and Ma. Asuncion E. Zapanta, Academic Head Coordinator from HOFFMANN Global School of Davao. With the assistance of the assigned School Catechists, Ritchie L. Reyes, Catherine F. Medialdea and Ozita J. Mendoza.

At present, OLLP is serving 5 schools situated within the parish territorial jurisdiction; KIDSCAMP Innovative Learning Academy, HOFFMANN Global School of Davao, Gov. Duterte National High School, Dona Soledad Dolor and Leon Garcia Elementary School of which are in constant coordination with the parish for the schedules of annual recollections and other religious activities. (Elenita B. Biag | OLLP PSP Coordinator, School Catechist)