Advent Recollection 2016

Last November 26, the faculty and staff of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City and Tapulanga Foundation attended the Advent Recollection held at Nature's Village Resort in Talisay City.

The facilitators from Brgy. Tanza Chaplaincy, Brother Marvin Labasan, Ms. Miriam Canal and Ms. Melende Castro prepared an activity which allowed each one to participate and have fun. The recollection ended with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Salvador Barcelona.

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Grade 8 Recollection 2016

Last September 21 and 28, 2016, the Grade 8 A and B, respectively, attended a one-day recollection at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod City with Fr. Christian Roy Gesolgon and seminarian Marvin Labasan as facilitators.

Grade 8A with seminarian Marvin Labasan

Grade 8A

"The recollection was good. My relationship with God deepened through the activities we did like the game where we look for an object that best represents us; it's an activity making you realize who you really are." by Danielle Tarrosa

Grade 8B

"In our recollection, I felt grateful that we have Jesus as our Savior. We had a bible sharing, we prayed and we sang. I've been closer to Him through prayer because in praying I can communicate with Him. And I worship Him through reading the bible and attending mass. And through it, I can learn more about my faith and it will be strengthened". by Charlize Bactong

"Our recollection is unforgettable. It was very fun and I learned many things like loving my family, deepening my relationship with God and so much more. I learned that if  I want to deepen my relationship with God, I will start to love my parents, attend Mass, always read the Bible and put in my mind the sacrifice of Jesus in order to save and redeem us." by Leonard Lombre 

Grade 8B

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Grade 6 Recollection

Last September 17, the Grade 6 class attended a recollection at The Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod City. The one-day recollection was conducted by the SHS seminarians with Rev. Fr. J. Celestial as the attending priest and SFAS teachers, Sir Lloyd Navarette and Mrs. Rose Iglesia, as facilatators.

"Our recollection was joyful and enjoying. We learned to find ourselves and how to find a true friend. We cherished the importance of our families and most importantly, we became closer to God." by Bhea Amador

"In our recollection, I experienced fun and I got to know more about God and myself. My relationship with God deepened because of the new things I've learned that I can apply in my own life." by Ricky Vince Cobrado

"The recollection helped me deepen my relationship with God by knowing Him and be sorry for my sins. I became closer to God. It helped me recall my sins."  by Alessandra Nicole Selendron


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Grade 7A and 7B Recollections

Last August 24, the grade 7A students attended a recollection at the Sacred Heart Seminary, Bacolod City.

Grade 7A class with adviser, Sir Joevani Buenaflor.

"I learned to be contented with what I have." by Carissa Jane Garcia

"I learned to be confident on what I am capable of and to be responsible always." by Dianne Marie Gabiño

Grade 7B class with adviser, Ms. Shiela Aspa

The Grade 7B class had their recollection last August 31 at the same venue. A mass celebrated by Rev. Fr. Salvador Barcelona ended the day recollections.

Written by: Shiela Mae Filipinas, Grade 10 Student



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Grade 4 Recollection

Amidst the busy school life and LAS writing, there is a great need for a spiritual retreat and renewal. Before exam week, last August 3, the Grade 4 had a recollection at Balay Kalinungan, Universtity of St. La Salle, Bacolod City with Rev. Fr. Salvador Barcelona, the school's spiritual director, and teachers Romnick Sadio and Ms. Jennifer Tabujara as the facilitators.

Several activities were held during the recollection.  Students collected objects that best represented them and shared it with their classmates. They also had to share about their knowledge of God.  They wrote a letter to God and burned it.  The ashes were wiped on their forehead and then cleaned with a white cloth.  The ash on their forehead signified their sins and the white cloth symbolized Christ. "The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." (John 1:29)

One of the core values of St. Francis is being prayerful and the recollection contributed so much in the spiritual and prayer life of the students.

"My experience during the recollection was I feel so blessed because God is there and Fr. Barcelona is helpful."  by Shan Gabriel Flores

"I felt God's love and I enjoyed the activities we had that day.  I feel so happy to know that God loves me!" by Anne Marie Gulmatico

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Grade 5 Recollection

Last July 14, the Grade 5 students of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City had their one-day recollection with Fr. Salvador Barcelona at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod City. 

I loved the activity when we looked for a thing to represent my identity.  I picked a dried flower because sometimes I feel sad because I miss my father.  by Donna Grace Duremdes

And I learned how to respect God by praying.  by Nicole Educado

I loved it when we drew God, on how we see God.  I drew trees and a church because that is how I see God. He made beautiful creations and He drew us near to Him by going to church.  by Allysandra Kirstel Guillarda


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Lent Recollection 2016

The faculty and staff of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City and Tapulanga Foundation had their annual Lent Recollection at Nature's Village Resort, Talisay City last February 19.  Fr. Salvador Barcelona facilitated the recollection.

I learned the purpose of Lent and that is to remember how Jesus proved Himself as our Savior as He overcame the temptations. by Romnick Sadio

I liked it when we were asked to share how St. Francis of Assisi School helped in our spiritual growth.  by Catrina Deriada

I learned that fasting is not just refraining from eating meat but also stopping myself from the bad habits and improving my good attitude. by Josephine Negrito

My faith increased as I learned more how God loves us and that the Lenten season reminds us that we should have faith in God and trust Him everyday. by Ruth dela Cruz

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Faculty and Staff Advent Recollection

The faculty and staff of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City and Tapulanga Foundation attended an Advent Recollection last December 2, 2015 at the Marians Missionaries of the Holy Cross in Silay City. It was facilitated by Brother Froilan De Atras and Brother Lawrence Maria. 

The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Nathaniel Duran.

"The recollection increased my faith in God, on how faithful He is in blessing us of His wonders everyday."  by Ms. Edna Taganile

"After the Advent recollection, my understanding of preparing myself for His coming improved and one way to prepare ourselves is to participate on the Sacrament of Confession."  by Ms. Elena Coja

"It reminded me on how to give importance on preparing myself for His coming, not only for myself but also for my family."  by Ms. Rose Iglesia

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Grade 7A and 7B Recollection

It was a day of reflection and sharing for Grade 7A last August 14.  They had their annual recollection at Domus Dei, Silay City facilitated by Fr. Deo Camon of the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod.

The morning activity included dancing, playing a game and a talk about Intervention.  In the afternoon, they were asked to draw "House and School" with a sharing afterwards on their life at home and in school.

Fr. Deo administered the Sacrament of Confession and held the rites of the Holy Eucharist to wrap up the day's activity. 

I liked the Recollection because it was fun and I learned many lessons.  by Leonard Lombre

I learned the importance of teamwork and cooperation.  I liked the sharing because everyone told stories about our lives and families.  by Arabela Belonio

I've learned how to be good to others and how important God is to change my attitude.  by Pauline Arsenal

I learned that I should change my attitude and also do good always.  I liked the most is when we played and shared about our family.  by Kara Barnuevo

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The Grade 7B also had their Recollection last August 21 and facilitated once again by Father Deo Camon. 

I learned to be prayerful and to change for the better.  by Gina Jamora

I learned to say sorry to our Mama and Papa and to share what you have to others who do not have like my "ba-on" at school.  by Abby Libo-on

I learned more about God.  by Jun Rey M. Calabon

I liked the sharing part. by  Marla Capablanca

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Grade 6 Recollection

The Grade 6 students had their yearly recollection last August 14, 2015 at the Marian Missionary of the Holy Cross in Silay City. The recollection was facilitated by Brother Froilan Maria de Atras and Brother Lawrence Sigues.

The day started with a short film viewing and a drawing activity showing good and bad days with one's family. This activity helped them be aware on how to stay together as a family whatever situations are faced everyday.

Fr. Benedict Maria Cruz administered the Sacrament of Confession, with the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist culminating the day.

I learned to be good, to love God and to forgive someone who has done wrong to me.  by Anton Malunes

I liked the part when they let us draw and write the names of our family and their birthdays. by Faith Daral

I've learned to be joyful and prayerful.  by May Anthonette Corrales

I learned that our parents love us even when we done wrong.  by Annika Daenyz Intal


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