Sr. Elizabeth Asuncion, in charge of Vocation Promotion in the Province, joined the Archdiocese of Lipa in celebrating its 50th Anniversary as an Archdiocese in its program “Pastoral CARE-avan, with the theme “Enlarging the space of your tent”. Its purpose is providing spiritual and medical assistance to the people of the archdiocese including Isla Verde. The Pastoral Care-avan ran from March 13-17, 2023. Along with the Pastoral CARE- avan, the Youth Ministry with Rev. Fr. Carlo Casala, Jr, as its director organized Youth formation and vocation promotion to the youth of Isla Verde. Sr. Elizabeth joined the group composed of youth and youth leaders of San Nicholas de Tolentino Parish (San Nicholas, Batangas) and The Most Holy Rosary Parish (Padre Garcia, Batangas), seminarians from St. Francis de Sales Theological Seminary and Sr. Lovely Magpantay, MCSH.
The team visited the students of San Antionio High School, San Agustin Integrated High School and San Agapito Integrated High School.
Fr. Carlo Casala, Jr gave orientation on the different programs and initiatives for the youth which can help them in their journey as Ka-Hubog, Ka-Pamilya, Ka-Samba, Ka-Deboto, Ka-Malasakit and Ka-Bokasyon. The students were given formation such as talk on PENCIL which allowed them to appreciate their gift as young people and also challenged them to leave their mark in their family, church and society. The Lakbay Kabataan Radio Program which is a youth oriented radio program being aired over 95.9 Radyo was also introduced to the students. Lastly, the students were inspired by the sharing of the vocation stories of the seminarians and the sisters.
It was indeed a joyful encounter with the youth of Isla Verde! We thank God for the gift of the young people to the Church who greatly desire to love God in their uniqueness and giftedness. Mabuhay ang Kabataan!
