[Narrative-Descriptive Essay ~~ a requirement for Basic Communication Skills 11]
“Christ. The way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
3
years ago, in my high school days, I joined the religious organization in our
school, the Children of Carmel (COC). I was in second year to be exact. After a
series of trials, I became a member until the senior year. The org was handled
by our campus ministry. I have no doubt in joining, for I have realized the
value of religious life.
One
event of the group that I would never forget was the Marian Camp 2013 in Fatima
Village, Piapi, Dumaguete City last July 2013. It was an overnight activity to
commemorate Mary’s preservation from original sin, endowment of sanctifying
grace and doing God’s will joyfully. Together with the COCs from the sister
schools of my Alma Mater, Décor Carmeli Academy, we held a vigil. No sleep, at
all. Our campus ministries in cooperation with the Carmelite Sisters organized
the said event.
(pose with COCs - Clarisse, Charisse and Dennis) |
(at the venue - Fatima Chapel) |
Various
activities were scheduled to add meaning to the activity. The COCs and the
Carmel youths were introduced to religious life through participating in all
the spiritual aspects of the camp. It features the enactment of the Living Holy
Rosary, Group Bible sharing, floral offering to the grotto of Mother Mary, a
procession called Pilgrim Walk, Taizѐ
and more. During the enactment, the role-players acted within their hearts. The
priests and sisters gave talks to everyone in the hall. In the Group Bible
sharing, we group ourselves mixed with the other schools. So, we had he chance
to meet new faces and get to know each other. Lots of great long stories came
out and we ended up laughing and giving some advice. There’s the feeling of
being connected and finding out what’s going on in each others life. Then,
flowers of different colors were offered to the grotto of Mother Mary. Right
after the offering, we formed two lines for the Pilgrim Walk and moved to the
Taizѐ area.
(enactment) |
(enactment) |
Midnight
was solemnly broken with different presentations from the different schools:
Décor Carmeli Academy, Immaculate Heart Academy and Carmel High School to name
a few. It was indeed a joyful celebration for the youth. The performers dancing in
tune of worship songs and modern music. Some participants played music and sang
songs to their fellow COCs. There were also band performances. The
presentations were prepared to awaken not only the physical and mental aspect
but also the spiritual of the youths. At dawn, the COCs were gathered in a
group for the flying of sky lanterns symbolizing the prayer and intentions of
the COCs in the nearby beach. At 6am, the final session was the praise and
worship concert together with the acceptance of the new COC members for the
current school year.
Finally,
we packed our things and bounded our way back home.
The
camp did not just gave us so much fun but it also aims to help evangelize as
many as possible, at the same tie, help give a sense of direction to those who
feel lost. However, it endeavors to help answer doubts and questions about
one’s faith.
(pose with (ME), COCs- Reychemver, Kevin, Walfie, Vanessa Mae, Mariejune <nakatagili> and Mary Vanessa <at the back>) |
(group photo with Decor Carmeli Academy COCs) |
(Girls' on CAM :D) |
(Boys ?!) :P |
(with COCs from other school) |
(group photo with Sister Michelle) |
(girls with this random guy from other school) |
“Faith
is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews
11:1)
(credits to FELMARK POTANE and CLARISSE MAE PAJARILLO for the pictures)
END.
- ChieChayy -
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Nice blog Chie Chayy ! ;)
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