Despite the drizzle and light rain, the spirit of Amoris Laetitia and Laudato Si shone brightly at Manresa School's Family Day! Celebrating the joy of family and caring for our common home, the school’s Family Day celebration on February 8-9, 2025, kicked off with a vibrant parade on the first day, uniting the members of the entire educative family – F.I. Sisters, Administration, Manresa School Parents Auxiliary (MSPA), Manresa School Alumni Association (MSAA), Blessed Candida Maria Foundation (BCMF), Manresa School Faculty and Staff Organization (MSFSO), ManresaSchool General Student Board (MSGSB), parents and guardians. The occasion was graced by the presence of the F.I. Sisters, and Sr. Emelinda C. Falsis, F.I., Provincial Superior of the Indico-Pacific Province. 

 

 

 

 

The field demonstration, themed "Amoris Laetitia and Laudato Si'," was presented in three parts: "Everything is Connected," "We are Broken," and "Our Response." Through presentations and dances, the students depicted God's gift of love in creation, including the family; the brokenness, ills, and social issues facing society and the world; and finally, the response to the call of Amoris Laetitia and Laudato Si'.

PART 1 - Everything is Connected

Grade 1 - The Creation

Preschool - Love for Family

 

PART 2 - We are Broken

Grade 11 - Air Pollution

Grade 4 - Water Pollution

Grade 5 - Land Pollution

 

 

PART 3 - Our Response

Grade 2 - Response to the Cry of the Earth

Grade 9 - Response to the Cry of the Poor (Justice)

Grade 7 - Response to Ecological Issues (Call to Conversion)

Grade 10 - Ecological Education in Action

Grade 8 - Ecological Spirituality

Grade 12 - Sustainable Living

Grade 3 - Recycling Materials Towards Stewardship

Grade 6 - Community Involvement and Active Participation for Conversion

 

This year’s Field Demonstration, while showcasing colorful costumes, beautiful music, and the outstanding talents and performances of the students, also conveyed a deeper message: the enduring love of God for His children and creation. It powerfully highlighted the realities and challenges of our time, emphasizing the need for unity, participation, action, and a commitment to loving one another and caring for our common home.

Special thanks goes to the following persons for making this event meaningful:  To our school administration headed by our RCA, Sr. Jeck Silorio, F.I., Sr. Lorna Genovate F.I.(School Treasurer), Sr. Edhen Mae Paranga, F.I. and Sr. Gemma Doguiles, F.I., (Principals), Mr. Emson Petilla and Ms. Yolly Cruz (Assistant Principals), MSPA officers and board of directors, Coordinators and teachers, P.E. teachers headed by Ms. Krisna Gregorios, Pastoral Ministry Team, Music teachers, Ms. Bonna B. Villagracia (scriptwriter) and narrator with Mr. Patrick Bugay, Ms. Iby Paquibot and Mr. Nikko Jesoro (Emcees), Maintenance Personnel , Security guards and everyone else who helped in the preparations and assisted our students in their dances and presentations. Kudos!

 

By: Ms. Loi Mandario

Photos by MS LRC Personnel