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Parish Catechetical Ministry

It was started by Msgr. Fidelis Limcaco in 1980. After his installation as Parish Priest of Good Shepherd and with a small school building and few classrooms, catechesis was started by the MSCT Sisters and the Lay parishioners, led by Sis. Carol Dimaano and Sis. Fely David who volunteered to teach in Fairview Elementary School. At present 5 Carmelite Sisters and 1 Handmaid of the Holy Trinity handles the catechesis in this school.

From the very start, Msgr. Fidelis has emphasized to the MCST Sisters about the preparation of the children in receiving the Sacraments. First Confession and First Communion for the Grade III pupils were given. Confirmation for the Grade VI pupils came next. If there are Grade I students who were not yet baptized, it is also the duty of the Sisters to prepare the child. In addition, we are also giving the Grade VI pupils recollection and parents formation before graduation. The tasks initiated by the MCST Sisters are still being continued up to this day.

The children of Fairview Elementary School are also involved in some of the activities of our parish like singing Hosanna during Palm Sunday as our angels in Easter Salubong. During the month of May, we also have the Flores de Mayo. We give formation for selected pupils from Grade IV, V and VI and we call this group “Munting Alagad ni Kristo”. These children are being formed as the future leaders in our community.

Today, the Parish Catechetical Ministry is headed by Kuya Bart De Guia who is ably assisted by Ate Jenny B. Bagaloy and the volunteer catechists or Volcats.