Bangka Launching and TAIZE Prayer encapsulated GKK Experiences

BANGKA Launching and TAIZE Prayer encapsulated GKK Experiences
By: Christie Marie Nillas
Diocese of Iligan

The Diocesan Youth Apostolate of Iligan celebrated the MSPC-Youh Bangka Launching at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Linamon Lanao del Norte last December 19-20, 2009, with the theme: “We remember, We celebrate, We believe.” The celebration was participated by almost three hundred(300) delegates from the different parishes of Lanao del Norte and Iligan City.

The program started with the symbolic opening liturgy led by the youth from the Catholic Center Campus Ministry. As part of the celebration, a video presentation on the history and programs of the MSPC-Youth was shown.
Sr. Emily Lumido, MSM, the Youth Coordinator of the Diocese of Iligan synthesized the youth's sharing on their experiences during Election. In addition, Mrs. Fely Nillas, BEC Coordinator of the Diocese of Iligan, challenged the youth through their presentations on the youths' experiences of BEC in their individual parishes.
After the presentations and sharing of the facilitators, a Taize Prayer encapsulated the reflections on personal experiences and encounters in the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC).
After the talks and reflections, a Youth Jam was held to show case the youths' talents in singing and dancing.
The activity was concluded with an Aguinaldo Mass celebrated by the parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Fr. Albert Trazo. He emphasized in his homily that the youth as the hope of the nation, should do their part in sharing the Mission of Christ through being responsible and honest in choosing the leaders of our country.
The MSPC-Youth Bangka Launching is a preparation program for the 9th Mindanao-Sulu Pastoral Conference Youth Congress and Silver Jubilee of the MSPC-YC which will be held in the Diocese of Pagadian on July 19-23, 2010.