11/03/2026
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๐พ๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ผ๐, ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐ฃ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ง โ Senior High School students and Junior High School students of Northern Samar Colleges gathered at the school quadrangle for a ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
aimed at strengthening faith and encouraging reflection during the Lenten season.
The activity brought together Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12 students, with the support of faith-based organizations including the Women for Christ/Mother Butler Guild, Christian Youth in Action, and Barkada Para Kay Kristo (BPKK). The program was hosted by emcees, 1 Shanedra Jane O. Balleta and Gem Crystal H. Moreno.
The recollection began at around 3:00 PM with a worship session led by the Women for Christ/Mother Butler Guild. Students were also given the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession, allowing them time for personal reflection and reconciliation.
At about 4:30 PM, Rev. Fr. Jarb Balanquit delivered a reflection on the significance of the Lenten season, emphasizing that it is a time for reflection, renewal, and reconciliation. His message was followed by sharing sessions from members of the Women for Christ and several students.
An Anticipated Sunday Pontifical Eucharistic Celebration was later held at around 6:00 PM, presided over by Bishop Emeritus Emmanuel Trance. He was joined by Rev. Fr. Diego Unay, Rev. Fr. Jarb Balanquit, Rev. Fr. Jose Sumayop Jr., Rev. Fr. Ryan Canale, and Rev. Fr. Eduardo Dorico.
Following dinner, the recollection continued at around 9:00 PM with a candle prayer activity at the quadrangle. Students formed a large circle and lit their candles as a symbol of unity and faith. The prayer was led by Giero Orio, Shanedra Jane Balleta, and Reachelle Maidy Morales, adviser of Barkada Para Kay Kristo.
The evening also featured a series of inspirational talks from invited speakers.
The first speaker, Mr. Ariel M. Ortecio, a former seminarian and active member of the Servants of God Community Charismatic Renewal Movement, spoke on the topic โKnowing Oneself.โ He emphasized that understanding oneself is essential in strengthening oneโs relationship with God and noted that a lack of self-awareness may lead to emotional struggles such as depression and anxiety.
The second speaker, Dr. Florante V. Aguilor, a member of Familia, catechist, and lay minister, shared reflections on the importance of love, faith, and family, highlighting the role of family in guiding individuals in their spiritual journey.
Meanwhile, Mr. Edd Christian Aleria Dolo, a member of Youth for Christ and holder of a Master of Arts in Education major in Guidance and Counseling, delivered a talk entitled โChrist and My Belief.โ He encouraged students to live out their faith through daily actions and choices.
The final speaker, Engr. Alger D. Pajuelas, a civil engineer and active servant in Christian organizations, guided the students in reflecting on the value of friendship, emphasizing that true friends are blessings who help one another grow in faith and life.
To conclude the recollection, Barkada Para Kay Kristo led the praying of the Holy Rosary, followed by an animation segment prepared by the group.
Through moments of prayer, reflection, and shared experiences, the recollection reminded students of the deeper meaning of the Lenten seasonโrenewing oneโs faith and strengthening oneโs relationship with God while carrying these lessons into everyday life.
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