Dominicus Humus: Merry Christmas at 2006!

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Merry Christmas at 2006!

Merry Christmas to all from LFC!!!

The Mary Help of Christians College Seminarians had their Christmas Party sponsored by LFC at the Pavilion.

Catholic School Teachers from Pacdal, Baguio City taken during their Recollections. "Baguio residents are coming down now to experience God at LFC!"

Lectors from St. Dominic Parish, San Carlos City, Pangasinan attended a day recollection with the Lectors from Malasiqui. It was a great day of spiritual preparation for the coming of Christ.

Lectors from St. Ildephonse Parish, Malasiqui, for the Advent Recollection.

The Fourth Year High School Students of President Elpidio Quirino National High School of Agoo, La Union came in two batches for an "unforgettable" event at LFC - their class recollection!

The Archdiocesan Youthe Ministers Seminar was held on December 1-3 at LFC. Fr. Mario gave two long conferences on "The Principles of the Social Doctrine of the Church.

Archbishop Cruz giving a conference to almost 200 youth delegates from all the parishes of the Archdiocese.

Vocation and Mission of LFC

Christifidelis Laici, the 1985 Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II on the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World, speaks very eloquently about the formation of the lay faithful. According to this document, the laity should receive a complete and integrated formation, one which bears its fruit in every sphere of their existence and activity.

1) The spiritual formation of the laity – their continual growth in communion with Christ is nourished by the help to holiness offered by the Church.

2) Doctrinal formation – which will enable them to explain to the world the reason for their hope. Systematic catechesis is also necessary.

3) A proper formation of a social conscience, especially in the Church’s social teaching.

4) An integrated program of formation that cultivates the human values and skills necessary for the lay faithful’s apostolic activities.

God is the first formator of the laity. The Church for her part also takes part in forming the lay faithful through the ministry of teaching and celebration of the sacraments. The Lay Formation Center exists for this purpose.