Day 213.

Parish Exposure SWOT. Gusto ko lang ipost kasi natatawa ko sa grammar ko. :))

v  Strengths:

§  From Parish Officers to Volunteers and different ministries, everyone treats each other equally and they are all into serving and helping others.

§  The members of the parish are true in every move they make.

§  They share a lot of wisdom and knowledge they know about the church.

§  The new church is bigger and more graceful with its new look.

§  The Church was organized and well-handled by the officers and staff of the parish.

§  Church utilities and furnishing were substantial.

v  Weaknesses:

§  Some of the systems they are using are manually applied like storing of data of people who received the sacrament.

§  Bulletin boards are not that updated so I prefer websites or online directory for schedules and events of the church.

§  Security is not enough for street children who always play inside the church during mass and some street dogs are scattered inside the church.

§  Road cementing going to the parish is also one of the needs of the church because the way going to the church is not yet cemented.

v  Opportunities:

§  Everyone is welcome in the church and their ministries.

§  The church is approachable and always there for problems and helps.

§  I prefer websites or online directory for schedules and events of the church. For more accurate and secured files and directory.

§  Road renovation is needed because it is too muddy when it rains.

v  Threats:

§  Some members of the church are strict and not approachable.

§  Security is not enough in the office.

Insights/Skills/Knowledge Learned from the Parish Exposure

            My experience as a member of the parish community is a great honor as a student to learn and understand a lot of things about what the church is all about. About how they share and care to others, how to give love on different kinds of people in different kinds of aspect they want. My experience was unforgettable because I started to meet a lot of people and try to cope up with some people close to the church especially the senior citizens, because a lot of the members and volunteers of the church are the elders. I rarely go to service in our church because I am always lazy in going to church, but thanks to this opportunity because I learned a lot and I get closer to God by the gospels and teachings I’ve heard from the mass.

            I also learn that the church serves everyone and anyone who is willing to be served and helped by them. The church gives a lot of precious gifts or presents to others most likely the children and the senior citizens by sharing food or anything that can be given away that can surely help them especially the poor. Proper education is also needed by most of the children in our country that’s why the church are also trying to help in some way they can help to reach out what every citizen of the community needs. 

            I can say that my experience being part of the church is very memorable because not everyone of us have experienced this kind of opportunity that can be considered a very valuable experience that will surely teach us and grant us a gift of goodwill and love that what anyone asks for. I am very thankful for this once in a lifetime opportunity and I hope every student must experience this kind of fulfillment. The love of God is always there and everything has a reason, just believe in God and everything will be alright.  

Pictures

Concern, Unity, Justice and Peace

Old Sto Niño Chapel

New Sto. Niño Parish Church

(Built last year)

Me as a Church usher