With the theme “Making God’s love known”, Cor Jesu College had a weeklong celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart on June 17-26, 2015.
On June 17-25 at 4:30 in the afternoon, Novena Prayers to the Sacred Heart were conducted at the Coindre Building ground and led by different offices. On June 24 at 6:00 in the evening, students were gathered at the Gymnasium for the Taize Prayer organized by the Sacred Heart Formation and Mission. Br. Jerry Peladra, SC, one of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, took the lead of the prayer. This was, indeed, an experience of meditation prayer and music.
Administrators, teachers, staff and students joined the Stations of the Heart. Teacher Education Division stayed at the Coindre building ground for the first station, Division of Business and Accountancy and Computer Studies Division stayed at the Coindre building lobby for the second station, Arts and Sciences Division, Engineering Technology Division and Health Sciences Division stayed at the Piazza del Sacre Coure for the third station and Vocational Technology and Basic Education Department (BED) stayed at the BED campus ground for the third station. This was a prayerful procession to culminate the Novena Prayer held on June 25 at 3:30 in the afternoon.
There was also Exchange of Hearts: a simple gesture and symbol of the CJC’s one community united in the Heart of Christ. Everyone had been asked to prepare a heart-shaped card or a card with a heart symbol containing a message, prayer, inspiration or encouragement for others. Exchanging of hearts was done during the singing of the final song of the stations of the heart.
Fiesta Mass was held at the Gymnasium on June 26 at 8:30 in the morning. This was officiated by the Most Reverend Archbishop Guillermo Afable, the Bishop of Digos. After the Holy Mass, the following activities were conducted: Recognition of Board Examinations Passers, Honouring of Newly Retired Personnel and Giving of Appreciation to Br. Neal Golden, SC. Then, motorcade followed to give honour to Marjori Jorillo who topped (in 4th Place) in the National Licensure Examinations for Librarians conducted in April 2015.
On the same day, the Student Services Center headed by Dr. Rogelio Bayod conducted Blood Letting at the College Clinic at 10:00 in the morning up to 3:00 in the afternoon. Students also had separate activities conducted at the Coindre Building ground. This was spearheaded by the College Student Government (CSG).
The office of Human Resource Development Center launched its Health and Wellness program for employees at the Gymnasium. At the same time, it was also a welcome treat to new CJC employees. Then, Fellowship Dinner followed at 6:00 in the evening.
