Our Lady Of Fatima-KOA

✨ FROM TESTING KNOWLEDGE TO SHARING HEARTS: A SACRED MILESTONE FOR OUR NEW ALTAR SERVERS ✨

​"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart." — Jeremiah 1:5 🕯️🙏

​A truly blessed and grace-filled day for our community here at Our Lady of Fatima Sta. Cruz Parish, New Cebu, Pres. Roxas, Cotabato! ⛪✨ Today, our candidate altar servers took a massive step forward in their journey of faith and ministry through a deep evaluation process: a comprehensive Written Examination followed immediately by a personal Interview. 📖🗣️❤️
​These assessment phases are a vital cornerstone of their comprehensive formation and spiritual growth. While the examination allowed them to demonstrate their understanding of the Holy Liturgy, the interview phase opened a beautiful space for personal reflection and deep spiritual connection. 🕊️🛡️

​We are incredibly grateful to our Parish Worship Head, Mommy Joy, who conducted the personal interviews. Mommy Joy sat down with each candidate to dive deeper into their thoughts from the Essay Portion of the exam. She lovingly reminded our young servers what it truly means to be a great altar server—emphasizing that service at the altar is ultimately about how they connect deeply with God in their everyday lives. 🎒✝️💬

​To our candidate altar servers: We are incredibly proud of your courage, dedication, and desire to serve. As you move closer to being officially commissioned, may the Holy Spirit fill you with wisdom, humility, and an unquenchable fire for service! 💪🔥
​Please join us in keeping these young men in your prayers as they continue to say "Yes" to God's beautiful call! 🌹🌍

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🌱 NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHURCH LEADERS: THE SACRED CALL TO THE ALTAR 🌱

​Greetings of peace and joy from Our Lady of Fatima Sta. Cruz Parish, New Cebu! 👋⛪❤️
​We are filled with immense joy and gratitude as our candidate altar servers took a major leap forward in their spiritual journey today during the Examination for Newly Commissioned Altar Servers here in President Roxas, Cotabato! 🏔️✨

​Being an altar server goes far beyond wearing the vestments—it requires a deep understanding of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and a heart fully committed to Christ. That is why this examination serves as a core foundation for their formation and spiritual growth, ensuring they are fully equipped to assist in the liturgy with grace and devotion. 🕯️🕊️

​This meaningful event was made possible through the dedication of our parish youth mentors:

🔹 Bro. Edwin Manzanillo, who facilitated the session with exceptional care and knowledge. 📖🧠

🔹 Bro. Gwill Jaymeel Yungot, our Spiritual Life Head, who continuously inspires and guides the spiritual well-being of our young servers. ⚓❤️

​We ask our entire parish community to keep these young servants in your daily prayers. May our Patroness, Our Lady of Fatima, wrap them in her mantle of protection, and may they always find joy in serving at the table of the Lord! 🌹👑🌟

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