Saint Michael College
Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
CHRISTIAN FORMATION OFFICE
THE CAMPUS MINISTRY PROGRAM
Through the Campus Ministry Michaelinian education creates in the school a Catholic
Christian environment by providing opportunities for growth in the sacramental and prayer life.
Liturgical celebrations, Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC), and religious activities to mark
special Church events are organized to meet the goal of the Campus Ministry. In coordination
with the parish / diocese, the Sacraments are also made available during the school year. Retreats
and recollections are special moments when members of the school community set aside longer
and quality time for their personal spiritual life.
While celebrations lead the members of the school community to worship and prayer,
signs and symbols remind them of their Faith. Bulletin boards, projects that express the Christian
Message or Gospel values, posters, contests, advocacy, etc. can help enhance a Catholic
Christian environment in the campus.
The following are the objectives of the Campus Ministry program:
a) To set and ensure a Christ-centered climate in the school.
b) To provide avenues for everyone to practice the Faith, grow in mutual service and
fraternal charity, and celebrate God’s love in the liturgy, popular devotions, and faith-
sharing.
c) To internalize the vision-mission of the school to proclaim Jesus Christ as the Good
News to all.
SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
1. Liturgical Celebrations
The heart of the life of faith in the college is the Eucharist, the “source and summit of the
Christian life” (LG 11).
a. Eucharistic Celebration
Grade School Department - every Wednesday
High School Department - every Thursday
College Department - every Friday
Institutional - every First Friday of the Month
Feast Day Masses (St. Michael, St. Paul, Nativity of Mary, Immaculate
Conception, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Holy Spirit Mass)
Novena Masses (St. Michael, Assumption, Immaculate Conception, St. Clare,
Aguinaldo Mass)
b. Sacrament of Reconciliation
2. Prayer Opportunities
Throughout the year there are numerous opportunities to pray both alone and in
community. Please see below for some of the regular chances to pray.
a. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every first Friday of the month
b. Recitation of the Holy Rosary
c. Recitation of the Angelus (noon and evening)
d. Divine Mercy Prayer (3:00 pm daily)
e. Daily reading of the Gospel during flag ceremony
f. Short examen 5 minutes before the noon Angelus
3. Liturgical Ministries
Every liturgical celebration encourages the full, conscious, and active participation of all.
Students are invited to serve as lectors, commentators, servers, musician, and choir
members and to assume roles for campus liturgies.
a. Ministry of the Word (Lectors’ Ministry)
b. Ministry of the Altar (Altar Servers)
4. Sacramental Preparation
a. First Confession
b. First Communion
c. Confirmation
d. Baptism
5. Para-liturgical Celebrations and Popular Devotions
Services marking special church events or seasons are also held throughout the school
year.
a. Advent Services
Advent Wreath Para-liturgy
b. Lenten Services
Stations of the Cross
Imposition of Ashes
Lenten Pilgrimage
c. Rosary Month
Living Rosary
Rosary Walk / Marian Pilgrimage
Room-to-Room Rosary
d. Dawn Processions
6. Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC)
Classes from elementary to college hold a weekly Basic Ecclesial Community faith
sharing session supervised by their respective advisers or teachers in-charge. This is a
venue for students to listen and reflect upon the Sunday Gospel and share experiences
with one another.
Grade School - every Wednesday
High School - every Thursday
College - once a month
Faculty & Staff - once a month
7. Retreats and Recollections
Once each academic year recollections and retreats allow participants to refresh their
relationship with God. Recollections are also given to parents and the academe.
Graduating students attend retreats prior to graduation.
8. Catechesis
Catechetical sessions are given every Thursday to pupils of Cantilan East Central
Elementary School. Volunteer catechists are third year and fourth year students who are
outstanding in service, commitment and learning. College students also extend
catechetical service in the adopted community.
9. Vocation Discernment
Talks, conferences, or symposia on vocations are given to senior high School students
and to college students especially during the months of September and October.
The sisters are also available for counseling and spiritual direction.
10. Advocacy, Information and Communication
Maintains prayer rooms/nooks, religious organizations, bulletin board displays, etc.
Mobilizes students in the preparation of posters and displays to inform the school
community of current Church concerns.
11. The School Chapel
The entire academic community is blessed and privileged to have a chapel available for
personal and communal prayer, liturgical and para-liturgical services. It is always open
for students and teachers to come and pay the Lord a visit.
