Republic of he Philippines Department of Education National Capital Region DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS- VALENZUELA fre Val. St: Maras Valenzuela iy ‘eovolorzuelaa1 Samal cor eats no (0) 2.2.47 May 22.2019 9 i To: Public Schools Dict Supervisors ‘al Public Elementary and Secondary School heads: MAY 23 2019 Weep | Dear Sir/Madam: Atlached is a letter from +HONESTO F. ONGTIOCO, D.D., Apostolic Administrator, Diocese of Malolos, asking permission to conduct catechetical and religious instruction classes in public schools, for your information and appropriate ‘action, Please refer fo DepEd Order No.49, 5.2009 entitled “Relferating the Revised Rules on the Teaching of Religion in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools. Vewf truly yous, TOLENTINO G. AQUINO OIC-Office of the Assistant Regional Director ‘and Concurrent OIC-Office of the Schools Division Superintendent cone arvice at ter bet E ducation platform enviched, A chisvoment without borders, Learning opportunitiey endless SEAL OF EXCELLENCEDiocese of Malolos Malolos City, Bulacan 3000 F (08g) 7010 10 May 2019 MR. TOLENTINO AQUINO Officer in Charge ‘Schools Division Superintendent Pio Valenzuela St. Marulas, Valenzuela City Dear Mr. Aquino: Greetings!!! Catechists affiliated with the organization called Pandiyosesis na Sentro ng Katekesis (PASKA) hhave been permitted to conduct catechetical and religious instruction classes in public elementary and high schools in the City of Valenzuela and in the Province of Bulacan. These catechists enlist their voluntary services for their fellow Christians especially the Young People in order to help them become God- fearing citizens of the country, good Samaritans of their Community and responsible stewards of God’s creation. We believe that adequately formed Christian conscience contributes to Nation building, lasting peace and a more humane Economic development. Amidst the rapidly growing information superhighway and unprecedented socio-economic progress, the hearts of men and women today are still longing for real happiness found in God alone. Along this line, may we humbly entreat you that eatechetical instructions be conducted within regular class hours. We are prepared to coordinate and work closely with school principals in ‘order to come up with a most convenient schedule that does not disturb the academic classes and other scholastic activities. Further, for planning purposes, may we also request statistical data particularly numbers of classes per year level, students per class, profiles of students in terms of gender and other relevant information. Your approval on this matter will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration. Very truly yours, thud d- ee +HONESTO F. ONGTIOCO, D.D. “Apostolic Administrator