The Itinerant’s Path

Blogging was almost forgotten, tasks and responsibilities were in waiting to be done, and so on and so forth, whew! But then, after the Notre Dame Day, I was able to move again for the next activities that kept be busy during weekdays with my advisory and other students, which also consumed most of my weekends. Weekends for me are important; really important.

The next big event after the Notre Dame Day was my advisory’s recollection. I really convinced our Assistant Principal that I must be with them during their recollection. It was more than fun but to be present with them. That’s one of our spirituality, right? PRESENCE. Indeed, my students appreciated it much especially that one Mexican Brother, Br. Cesar Barba from Ad Gentes Davao was with us. For the fact that we had our meaningful recollection at NDKC Farm, we’re able to know one another better, which I believe, essential to our relationship in the classroom. Teenage quarrels, misunderstanding, teasing and laziness sometimes are obvious to them sometimes. yet I understand that it’s part of growing as a united class we can have. During the recollection, most were touch with stories of the facilitator. Some cried, some just kept silent after the processing. I hope that the recollection itself for them is now bearing fruit: to have a united class, dedicated in studies and have good relationship with one another.

As I mentioned above, Brother Cesar Barba, FMS, had his 10-day exposure immersion here in Kidapawan City. He went to different Extension Program Areas of the school to be in solidarity with them. Our community was thankful of his presence. Know what, I learned from him to slow down. For the past weeks of activities, I find myself busy with many responsibilites that even my prayer life was affected. Thanks for being with us, Brother Cesar.

Weekend Recollection

Of course, not only my students enjoyed a day of recollection. Just last weekend, together with my Brothers Ted and Noel and Cesar, we went to a retreat house in Davao to spend sometime of solitude and shared our insights for the 21st General Chapter of the Marist Brothers. After three days, I spent the whole Sunday strolling and bought some needs of my students in the classroom. I was grateful for the opportunities to be away from school those days.

Second Unit Test

As I cam back yesterday, here is another reality of apostolate. The high school students started their second unit test for the second grading. Before I left last Friday, I already prepared my test papers for first years and second years students. No hazzles, right? So to have more time with other tasks, I was assigned to supervise the distribution of test papers instead of proctoring just like last periodical exam of the students.

High School Intramurals

Intrams is coming on Wednesday! My advisory class is getting excited as we planned together our team’s name and banner and logo and players! Will keep you inform nest entry about this!

Licensure Examination for Teachers

But as soon as the Intrams ends, I have to go to Gen. Santos City to take a Licensure Examination for Teachers. This will be held at MSU Gensan on September 28, Sunday. This really keeps me busy these days, reviewing and studying topics I already forgot when I was still in College taking up Education course, whew!