Community Engagement

Community Extension Services or CES is the extension service/community development arm of the school which is primarily responsible in responding to the social concerns of the marginalized sector of the society.

It is tasked to initiate programs and projects that give the disadvantaged the opportunity to enhance their capabilities to become empowered citizens and eventually agents of social transformation.

Since the Mission and Goal of Saint Michael College, Cantilan, Incorporated is fulfilled through participation not only in school activities but also in reaching out to the community in sharing this concern with the society, the school established linkages with Government Organizations, Non-Government Organizations and Parish–based organizations for fast delivery of community services.  The activities conducted focus on Education and Training, Spiritual Enhancement, Economic Development, Ecological/Environmental Protection and Rehabilitation Programs and Social Services. It is collectively participated by the students, faculty, staff, administration, parents and alumni.

All these are anchored on the Vision and Mission of the school to work in the service of the poor of the community all for the glory of God.

SMCCI CES envisions itself as a pro-active sector that leads the school community to become socially relevant responsive in community service.

SMCCI CES’s mission is to empower the marginalized and to develop sustainable communities.

The Community Extension Services Program of the institution addresses the needs of the less fortunate brothers and sisters through:

1. Involving in social services, cultural affairs, academic development, spiritual enhancement, economic development and ecological and environmental protection programs of the community;
2. Promoting unity and cooperation among the administration, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni and the community;
3. Providing programs and activities that will develop concern by the school community for the community at large so they become men and women for others; and
4. Strengthening the community extension services program to address the present needs of the school and the community.

1. Community-Based Literacy Projects
2. Seminar/Training on Social Issues
3. Basic Health Seminars

1. Catechesis
2. Recollection/Retreat
3. Facilitate community baptism, wedding

1. Skills and Livelihood Training/Seminar

1. Care for Mother Earth Program
   a. Cleanliness & Beautification
   b. Coastal Clean-up
   c. Community Cleaning
2. Environmental & Hazard Awareness
3. Disaster Preparedness & Response Training Workshop
4. Tree Planting/Greening Program
5. Community and Coastal Clean-Up
6. Waste Segregation & Proper Disposal
7. Advocacy on Human Rights

1. Medical & Dental Services
2. Relief/Calamity Assistance Program
3. Share to Care & Christmas Cheers, “Gift-giving”, “Share-a-Lunch”, “Prison & Hospital Visits”, and “Feeding