November 6, 2009. As part of their social justice lesson in Religion class, Ms. Bernadette Alcantara and her 7th grade students collected, sorted and boxed toys, clothes, books and shoes for donations to Alee Shelter. Sister Brigid Perez, RSM was invited to talk about her ministry and mission in the Alee Shelter with the SBCS 7th graders during the day of giving of donations. We thank our parents and students who wholeheartedly supported this endeavor.
Sister Brigid shared about her vocation as a Sister of Mercy and her role in uplifting the condition of abused women and children, the importance of promoting a safe environment for all that is free of human suffering and attending to those who needs help.
Alee shelter provides temporary shelter to abused women and children who are victims of domestic violence. If you are interested to help Alee Shelter or if you know a child who is being abused and needs help you can contact 475-2653 / 2672 or their hotline 648-Hope or 648-4673.
Thank’s for the opportunity to share our ministry to young minds. I am sure that they will some day pick up the messages. Si Yuus Maase!
So good to see Sr. Brigid promoting not only ministry to women and children but the story of her call to this ministry as a Sister of Mercy. Go planting more seeds, Bridge!
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Good job, Brigid! I hope you invited the students to try “volunterism” as a sedgeway to “ministry”, as laypersons or religious. Also, we should start promoting advocacy for “systemic change”, beyond just collecting and donating material things. However, that is a start. Thanks!
Kudos to Ms. Bernadette Alcantara and Sister Brigid for connecting the lessons of social justice with lived reality. It is also a preventive measure. The lessons of nonviolence, respect for life and the dignity of others and helping those in need are certainly means to prevent these students from having to appear before court or seeking an Alee Shelter, especially in their adult life. I like the integration of Sister Brigid’s life as a Sister of Mercy and her ministry into the lesson.
On another note, your SBCS website is wonderful!