Start up Pack for A New Academic Year!

As the academic year began for the children in the Philippines, 105 children from elementary to high school who regularly attend our Children Ministry in Montalban, were assisted with a start up pack for school. For a miniscule amount of Php20, each child received a school bag filled with stationery and other basic needs to begin school. As the children queued excitedly for their packs, we saw the joy in their faces especially for those who were entering the elementary school for the first time. Look at my new bag!!" exclaimed a proud Arnold Ryan, age 6 who was entering the elementary school in Grade 1 that Monday. We saw him cling onto his new red bag and show it to his happy mother who accompanied him.

We would like to thank our generous sponsors who helped a child start another school year with their school stationery and supplies! God bless you for your support and generosity!

Back to School Mass

On 12 June 2010, we had a special Eucharistic celebration for the children in Montalban as they begin their new academic year the following Monday. Held in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, the children turned out in full force for the celebrations.

Dressed in their school uniform, they served as altar boys, lectors and mass commentator. It was a joy to see them growing in confidence as they served during Mass and came up with the gifts for Offertory and read the prayers of the faithful.


It was also a proud moment as we awarded 9 children under our Children Educational Sponsorshop ministry for the marked improvements in their academic grades in the last academic year.

We thank Fr Alvin Dagalea, CRSP, who presided and Deacon Jonathan whoassisted at the Mass. It was a beautiful time of blessing as the children were sent off to be witnesses in their schools and to live to their fullest potential as students!