LFC RECOLLECTION MODULES FOR TEACHERS & STUDENTS READYThis academic year 2006-2007, the Lay Formation Center (LFC), comes out with recollection modules for Teachers as well as for Elementary Pupils and High School Students. These Recollections will be handled only at LFC by Fr. Mario Dominic C. Sanchez, Director of LFC, and Ms. Digna Soriano, his Retreat Assistant.
Fr. Mario is a priest of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan and has a degree in Spirituality. Ms. Digna is a lead catechist at St. Gabriel’s Parish in Bonuan Boquig, Dagupan City.
The Modules are designed for 30 to 100 participants. The undergraduate modules are only for a day from 8AM to 5PM, while for the graduating pupils and students, the module is for overnight stay from 9AM to 10AM the following day. For teachers, it is for one and a half day, from 9AM to 1PM the following day. For reservations and inquiries, please call Delia: (075) 515 8306 or 523 3941.
FOR GRADES IV & V: FATHER-SON-SPIRIT MODULEThe Father-Son-Spirit Module is a catechetical module. It stands on the traditional conviction that the ultimate end of the human person is “to know, to love, and to serve God and our brothers and sisters.” The objective is that by a deeper knowledge of God, the participants may have a better relationship with him, especially in prayer and through love of neighbor.
Three conferences will focus on the Divine Persons: Father-Creator; Son-Savior; and Spirit-Sanctifier. Gratitude for the gift of Creation, acknowledgment of the need for a Savior; and awareness of spiritual presence of God are the goals of the three conferences. A letter to God will be composed by the participants at the end of the day, followed by Confessions and Mass.
FOR 1ST, 2ND, 3RD YEAR HIGHSCHOOL: FAITH-HOPE-AND LOVE MODULEThe Faith-Hope-Love Module is based on St. Paul’s Letter to the Corinthians: “There are three things that last: faith, hope, and love; and the greatest of these gifts, is the gift of love.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that these are the theological virtues: virtues very close to the heart of God.
The three conferences will focus on these three virtues. The first will focus on Faith in God based on the Book of Hebrews. The second will be a reflection on hope in the compassion and forgiveness of God, as in the Story of the Prodigal Son. The third will focus on “love” which is based on Pope Benedict XVI’s first letter, “Deus Caritas Est.” These three conferences will be brought to the level of understanding of the participants. It ends with the Eucharist.
OVERNIGHT RECOLLECTIONS for ELEMENTARY AND HIGHSCHOOL GRADUATING CLASSES
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Whether graduating from High School or Elementary, the module that will be given by LFC Staff has one very important activity: “writing letters.” Three letters will have to be made by the graduating pupils/students: a letter to God, a letter to parents, and a letter to their friends.
The three conferences will have “God-Others-You” theme. God will be presented as the “Good Shepherd.” The “others” will be family and other significant persons. The “you” will be dealt with in the light of the participants’ dreams, ambitions, and aspirations. Another main feature of this overnight recollection is a prayer vigil with confessions in the evening. A celebration of friendship around a bonfire will cap the day.
In the morning, a walk to the beach for morning prayers will be scheduled, then breakfast, and finally the Eucharistic Celebration. LFC also OFFERS
A UNIQUE MODULE for RECOLLECTION of TEACHERSA day and a half will suffice for a decent recollection for teachers of Catholic or private schools. The recollection module that LFC offers this year is Scripture-based, and contextualized in our Filipino culture. Conferences will focus on “the meaning of happiness,” the knowledge of Jesus, and discipleship. There will also be group sharings integrated with the sessions.
In favor of the school administrators, a workshop will be given on the vision-mission of the school, along with personal evaluation of the participants. This activity has been assessed by its first participants as helpful for the growth and development of both the teachers and the administrators.
The Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist will conclude the Recollection.
MODULE RATES June 1 to October 31, 2006
For Undergraduates (Gr IV & V; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Yr HS)
Minimum of 50 participants, add 10% if less than 50
With Snacks & Lunch P250/person
Without Snacks & Lunch P100/person
For Graduating Classes (Elementary & High School)
Minimum of 50 participants, add 10% if less than 50
8AM to 10AM of next day P450/person
For Teachers
Minimum of 30 participants, add 10% if less than 30
Overnight, 4 meals & 3 snacks
8AM to 1PM of next day P600/person
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.
