Christian Formation
Our Vision
· A community centered in Christ and committed to His mission
· A community within the Church, one with her in the task of evangelization
· A community one with our people in their inspiration towards human dignity, unity, peace, and justice and in their efforts for the social and moral reconstruction of the Filipino nation.
Our Mission
· To proclaim Jesus Christ as the Good News to all and as the Lord of all life and history
· To build believing, worshipping, and serving Catholic Christian communities rooted in the Word of God and truly Filipino
· To work for the transformation of persons and structures in line with Gospel values
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The underlying objectives to realize the goal of the RE Program include the following:
A. underlying and appreciation of the sources of our Catholic Faith according to the level of the students;
B. basic knowledge of the truths of the Catholic faith pronounced in the Creed;
C. understanding of the basic principles and practices of Catholic morality;
D. interest in prayer and active participation in the Church’s liturgy and Sacraments;
E. sense of belonging and meaningful involvement in the life of the Church; and
F. translating Gospel truths, moral principles, and spiritual attitudes into concrete acts in ordinary daily life.
The following are the objectives of the Campus Ministry program:
A. to set and ensure a Christ-centered climate in the school;
B. to provide avenues for everyone to practice the Faith, grow in mutual service and fraternal charity, and celebrate God’s love in the liturgy, popular devotions, and faith-sharing; and
C. to internalize the vision-mission of the school to proclaim Jesus Christ as the Good News to all.
The Core Functions of Campus Ministry
SMCCI’s Campus Ministry program responds to the felt needs and aspirations of the students/pupils, faculty, administration and others related by employment to the institution of learning. The most important of these needs that the Campus Ministry should address are these that are related to the family, the person, the community, and the Church. In responding to these needs, the approaches and methodologies must reflect the demands of new evangelization which requires new methods, new fervor and new expressions of faith formation. The four major functions of Campus Ministry, as distinguished from the other essential elements of faith formation in schools, are as follows:
A. Liturgical Animation
Liturgical is the core activity of the church, and so therefore, of a Catholic School. Through liturgy, we grow in deeper relationship with God and neighbor. The challenge is to lead the members of the school community into a deeper prayer life and better understanding and appreciation of the sacraments, especially the Sacrament of the Eucharist and Reconciliation. It is also encouraged that popular devotions are re-introduced in the liturgical celebrations in campus.
- Planning directing leading liturgy and worship
- Preparing spaces of prayer
- Celebration of the Sacraments
- Formation of Liturgical Ministries as partners in the ministry
- Formation of the faithful to fully appreciate and participate in the liturgy
B. Spiritual Formation, Pastoral Direction, Retreats and Recollections
This function supports and nourished the life in the Spirit of the members of the school
Community. This leads them into the mysteries of life and provides an ideal community of faith, a safe place to open-up and grow in relationship with God.
- Retreats and Recollections
- Spiritual Direction
- Formative Counseling
- Mentoring and accompaniment
- Findings one’s gifts and talents
- Discovering Life’s Purpose
C. Youth and Adult Ministry
This function recognizes the main target and recipients of the Campus Ministry program: the students, the faculty and the staff. It is important that the programs are well attuned to their needs and the approaches suit their level of appreciation of their faith life.
- Prayer
- Effort to root oneself to God’s Word and the Tradition and teachings of the Church
- Moments of common prayer, reflection and liturgies
- Conducting Immersion and Outreach activities
- Learning the charism of the founding congregations
- Organizing youth prayer groups
- Recruitment and training of lay ministers
- Linkages with the parish community
D. Building Faith-Communities
This is at the core of a Catholic school as it is recognized as a community of faith. This is deeply rooted from the mystery of the Holy Trinity, a company of Three Persons in One God. The Campus Ministry should lead in promoting a pleasant, family and Christian atmosphere within the campus.
- Common prayer/Liturgy of the hours
- Adorations and Benediction
- Pilgrimages
- Fellowship and celebrations
- Participation in works of justice and peace and service to the poor
These core functions of Campus Ministry are appropriated and applied through the Campus Ministry programs and activities.
Campus Ministry Programs & Activities
Liturgical Celebrations
The heart of the life of faith in the college is the Eucharist, the “source and summit of the Christian life” (LG 11).
A. Eucharistic Celebration
- Institutional Masses
- Departmental Masses
- Feast Day Masses
- Masses during special occasions
- Participation in parochial liturgical celebrations
B. Sacrament of Reconciliation
Prayer Opportunities
Throughout the year there are numerous opportunities to pray both alone and in community. Please see below for some of the regular chances to pray
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday of the month
- Recitation of the Holy Rosary
- Recitation of the Angelus (noon and evening)
- Divine Mercy Prayer (3:00 pm daily)
- Daily reading of the Gospel during flag ceremony
- Short examen 5 minutes before the noon Angelus
Liturgical Ministries
Every liturgical celebration encourages the full, conscious, anf active participation of all. Students are invited to serve as lectors, commentators, servers, musician, and choir members and to assume roles for campus liturgies.
- Ministry of the Word (Lector’s Ministry)
- Ministry of the Altar (Altar Servers)
- Music Ministry
Sacramental Preparation
- First Confession
- First Communication
- Confirmation
- Baptism
Para-liturgical Celebration and Popular Devotions and Services marking special church events or seasons are also held throughout the school year.
- Advent Services
- Lenten Serviced
- Stations of the Cross
- Imposition of Ashes
- Lenten Pilgrimage
- Rosary Month
- Living Rosary
- Rosary Walk / Marian Pilgrimage
- Room-to-Room Rosary
- Dawn Processions
Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) / Faith Sharing
Classes from elementary to college hold a weekly faith sharing session supervised by their respective advisers or teacher’s in-charge. This is a venue for students to listen and reflect upon the Sunday Gospel and share experience with one another.
Retreats and Recollections
Once each academic year recollections and retreats allow participants to refresh their relationship with God. Recollections are also given to parents and the academe. Graduating student in the adopted community
Catechesis
Catechetical sessions are given every Thursday to pupils of Cantilan East Central Elementary School. Volunteer catechists are third year and fourth year students who are outstanding in service, commitment and learning. College students also extend catechetical service in the adopted community.
Vocation Discernment, Spiritual Direction and Pastoral Counseling
Talks, conferences, or symposia on vocations are given to senior high school and college students especially during the months of September and October.
The School President also offers vocational counseling and spiritual direction.
Advocacy, Information and Communication
- Maintains prayer rooms/nooks, religious organization, bulletin board displays, etc.
- Mobilizes student in the preparation of posters and displays to inform the school community of current Church concerns’
- Initiates talks and seminars on Church teachings, issues, events, etc.
The School Chapel
The entire academic community is blessed and privileged to have a chapel available for personal and communal prayer, liturgies and para-liturgical services. It is always open for students and teachers to come and pay the Lord a visit.
