PYCC - Oslob

21/02/2026

Sa akong pagka-Camarero akong nabatyagan ang tumang ka-maya sa pag-atiman sa Imahen ni San Tomas inabagan sa Parish Youth Coordinating Council (PYCC) Oslob ug sa Kabatan-onang Parokyano Inmaculada Concepcion.

Pinaagi niini akong nasayran sa hingpit ang kinabuhi ni San Tomas sa nakauban pa niya ang atong Ginoong Hesukristo dinhi sa kalibutan.

Sulod sa pipila ka-tuig nako nga pag-atiman sa Imahen ni San Tomas, inanay nakong nasabtan kung unsa ang bili sa atong papel isip Camarero ug sa kinasingkasing nga pagpangalagad nga way gihuwat nga bayad.

Sa unang panahon akong nasinati usab ang "pagkamadudahon" sa akong pagpanerbisyo apan tungod sa grasya'ng nadawat ug gugma sa pagpangalagad ako nagpadayon hangtod karon nga puno sa kadasig inubanan sa mga pag-ampo alang sa kaayohan sa tanan.

Unta kitang tanan karon ilabi na sa mga Kabatan-onan niining bag-ong panahon bisan og usahay adunay "pagduda" nga sama kang San Tomas, padayon natong matagamtam ang lamdag sa Espiritu Santo sa atong tagsa-tagsa ka huna-huna ug kasingkasing pinaagi sa kahayag nga maga-iwag kanato uban sa atong mga ginikanan ug sa pangaliya ni Mama Maria nga atong Langitnong Inahan subay sa matarong nga dalan sa kahimayaan.

By:
Kuya Prime (PYCC Oslob)
Camarero of San Tomas (2023-2025)

*Photo Credits:
Parroquia de la Inmaculada Concepcion

05/02/2026

02/01/2026

CATECHETICAL INSTRUCTION | Dressing with Reverence in Church

1. For the Youth

Why does how we dress in church matter?

When you enter a church, you are not entering just any building. You are entering a sacred space—the house of God.

Your clothing does not make you loved by God. God already loves you completely. But the way you dress can show:
• respect for God
• seriousness in prayer
• awareness that worship is different from everyday activities

Come as you are—but grow in reverence as you grow in faith.

Dressing modestly and respectfully helps:
• your heart focus on prayer
• others pray without distraction
• the community worship with dignity

Ask yourself: “Does what I wear help me and others pray?”

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2. For Parents

Parents are the first teachers of reverence.

Children learn how to treat God by watching how adults treat worship.

Teaching children to dress properly for church is not about:
• fashion
• wealth
• strict rules

It is about:
• forming respect
• teaching sacredness
• building habits of reverence

Gentle reminders, preparation at home, and good example speak louder than correction at the church door.

Teach your children early: “We dress differently for church because we are meeting the Lord.”

Formation begins at home—and continues in love.

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3. For Liturgical Ministers

Your ministry begins before you speak or serve.

As liturgical ministers—lectors, choir members, altar servers, ushers, extraordinary ministers—you are visible signs of reverence.

Your attire should:
• reflect the dignity of the liturgy
• avoid distraction
• support prayer, not draw attention to yourself

This is not about superiority, but service.

Your appearance silently teaches the assembly:
• how sacred the moment is
• how worship is different from ordinary gatherings

Serve with humility. Dress with reverence. Lead by example.

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A Pastoral Reminder for All

No one should ever be turned away from prayer because of clothing.

But everyone is lovingly invited to grow in reverence.

We do not dress well to be worthy of God.
We dress well because God is worthy of our reverence.

17/12/2025

HAPPY 89TH BIRTHDAY, POPE FRANCIS!🙏🏻🥹

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, also known as Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, and the first pope from the Americas, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936, to Italian immigrants.

17/12/2025

As we rise early and offer our sacrifices in these dawn Masses, we are reminded that it is not our own strength that carries us, but the grace of God. Each Simbang Gabi is a quiet promise that the Lord who comes to us in the Eucharist will also sustain us in our weariness, our hopes, and our waiting—until Christ is born anew in our hearts at Christmas.

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟓!

Dear Young People and Youth Ministers,

As we commence this new year, we are pleased to offer the National Youth Day (NYD) 2025-2026 Formation Program, powerfully titled: 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝. 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

This Formation Module invites us to reflect deeply on the theme proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV for the 40th World Youth Day: "𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐞" (𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝟏𝟓:𝟐𝟕). This journey is designed to help our young people first focus on their personal friendship with Jesus, acknowledging their "𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟." This relationship then naturally overflows into their respective "𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬" and communities with an active sense of Mission for truth and love, ultimately resulting in building a fraternity—a strong bond of peace—within the greater "𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲."

By participating in this Module, we open clear pathways for our youth to become the champions of truth and harmony, serving as a light against local corruption, division, and apathy.

Taking inspiration from the Holy Father's message, the talking points and activities are based on various Bible verses concerning our friendship with Jesus, our universal call to Mission, and the peace that our collective efforts bring about in Fraternity. The program also offers dynamic platforms where young people are encouraged to voice their own stories and reflections, and to listen to the shared experiences of others.

Special thanks are extended to our friends from the 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐅𝐈𝐍 and the ECY National Secretariat for the conceptualization and design of this NYD 2025-2026 Program. We pray in God that, through our collective efforts, we can effectively bring this vital message to the young people of your respective Local Churches.

+𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐨 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐉𝐫. 𝐃𝐃.
Bishop of San Pablo
Chairman of CBCP - Episcopal Commission on Youth