Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion - Mandaue

𝐃𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐬 l 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭

We give thanks for the remarkable journey of 𝐌𝐫. 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐳, who dedicated 37 years of faithful service to the CIC-Mandaue community.

In the true Vincentian spirit, 𝑲𝒖𝒚𝒂 𝑨𝒍𝒂𝒏 reminds us that meaningful service is lived with humility, perseverance, and love. As you begin a new chapter, we honor and thank you for your years of dedicated service and the example you leave behind.

𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞: 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐈𝐂-𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐋𝐚𝐌𝐏𝐬)

Day 2 of the retreat focused on finding the grace to move beyond struggles, anchored in the belief that 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬. It affirmed that as educators, we are called to become instruments of hope in our school community.

The retreat culminated in the celebration of the Holy Mass.

It was a much-needed pause – an opportunity to step away from the demands of work, deepen one’s encounter with the Lord, and strengthen bonds within the community.

In the Vincentian way, it was a grace-filled time to look back with grateful hearts, recognize Christ in one another, and move forward with renewed zeal and a deeper commitment to serve.