BORROMEO, RYKEIL H. ASST. PROF. CLAUDITA O.

YARANON
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PERFORMANCE TASK: PARISH SOCIAL SERVICES

Make a research about your parish activities/projects that responds to the needs of the
community.

Identify the following:

I. PARISH INFORMATION

1. Name of the Parish

 San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church
2. Address of the Parish
 Purok Centro, Calulut, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
3. Name of the Parish Priest
 Rev. Fr. Jesus G. Manabat Jr.
4. Diocese
 Metropolitan Archdiocese of San Fernando

II. PARISH SOCIAL SERVICES

1. Identify the various Parish Social Services/Projects

a. Liturgy Ministry
 Apostleship of Prayer
o Prayer Intentions/Offerings
o Feeding Program
 Catholic Women’s League
o Outreach and Assistance for PWDs
 Church Greeters and Collectors
o Outreach and Assistance for the Indigent Families
b. Formation Ministry
 Bible Apostolate
o Sunday School (Bible Study)
 Family and Life
o Marriage/Family Life Counseling
 Catechists
o Teachers of Church
c. Service Ministry
 Social Apostolate
o Medical Assistance
o Christmas Outreach
 Youth Ministry
o Feeding Program for the Youth
o Tribute for the Elderly
o Outreach and Community Development Activities
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2. Aim of the Project
a. Liturgy Ministry
 Apostleship of Prayer
o Prayer Intentions/Offerings
 This project aims to provide prayers and blessings to
those who seek mercy and compassion from God. It
intends to help those who are spiritually weak in such
a way that they will be in communion God and be able
to achieve a life of holiness and perfection.

o Feeding Program
 This project, in collaboration with the Youth Ministry,
aims to reduce hunger and improve the nutritional
status of the children. It seeks to enhance class
participation and performance of the children, and also
to provide opportunities to the youth to socialize with
their fellows.

 Catholic Women’s League

o Outreach and Assistance for PWDs
 This aims to reach out and provide in-kind assistance
to persons with disabilities (PWDs). It seeks to
empower the said population on how they can
contribute to the community and inform them of how
much they matter in our society. They must know that
despite their differences, they still deserve to have the
same opportunity as others.

 Church Greeters and Collectors

o Outreach and Assistance for the Indigent Families
 Likewise, this project aims to reach out and provide
assistance to indigent families who are living in the
lowest sector of society. This project will provide
support to each of the members, which will enable
them to contribute meaningfully to the community.
Hence, they can make a decent living through their
efforts guided by specific agencies.

b. Formation Ministry
 Bible Apostolate
o Sunday School (Bible Study)
 This project aims to provide knowledge to the people
of the community about the unconditional love of God
and the miracles of Christ. It specifically aims to let the
unbeliever feel the presence of God, and also allow the
believer to attain spiritual maturity.
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 Family and Life

o Marriage/Family Life Counseling
 This aims to guide every individual who answers to the
vocation of marriage by conducting awareness
seminars, counseling programs, and preparatory
activities. It teaches every couple the value of marriage
as a covenant with God, and not just a piece of
contract.

 Catechists
o Teachers of Church
 This project, headed by the catechists, in collaboration
with the parents, aims to teach every child the basic
prayers they need to know in preparation for their Holy
Communion and Confirmation. Also, it serves as the
spiritual and moral foundation of the child, which
he/she can rely on throughout his/her life.

c. Service Ministry
 Social Apostolate
o Medical Assistance
 This project aims to provide quality healthcare
assistance among the people of the community. More
importantly, it seeks to improve the quality of life of
every individual and raise awareness on how health
affects every factor of our lives.

o Christmas Outreach
 The project aims to provide joy and prosperity during
the season of Christmas among the common people
who are suffering due to financial constraints. It
promotes the value of giving and loving by providing
goods and outreach activities to the marginalized
sector of the community.

 Youth Ministry
o Feeding Program for the Youth
 In partnership with the Apostleship of Prayer Ministry,
this project headed by the Youth Ministry aims to
elevate the nutritional status of the children, which
serves as their foundation for enhancing their class
standings and improving their social relationships.

o Tribute for the Elderly

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 This project aims to give appreciation to the elderlies
of the community—for their legacies, constant efforts,
and valuable contributions to the community.

o Outreach and Community Development Activities

 This project aims to engage the youth in serving the
community and responding to the needs of their
fellowmen. Furthermore, it seeks to provide not only
immediate assistance but sustainable solutions to the
everyday problems of society.

3. Recipients
a. Liturgy Ministry
 Apostleship of Prayer
o Prayer Intentions/Offerings
 Poor and suffering, sick, deceased, examination
takers, etc.

o Feeding Program
 Young children from ages 6 to 9 who are living in the
community

 Catholic Women’s League

o Outreach and Assistance for PWDs
 Persons with disabilities residing in the community

 Church Greeters and Collectors

o Outreach and Assistance for the Indigent Families
 Family members of indigent households

b. Formation Ministry
 Bible Apostolate
o Sunday School (Bible Study)
 Children in the elementary level, out-of-school youth,
household helpers, etc.

 Family and Life

o Marriage/Family Life Counseling
 Individuals/couples that are planning to get married or
enter the family life

 Catechists
o Teachers of Church
 Young children studying at the elementary level

c. Service Ministry
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 Social Apostolate
o Medical Assistance
 Everyone in the community; especially the elderlies,
children, pregnant women, and those who are suffering
from certain diseases/conditions

o Christmas Outreach
 Indigent families in the community

 Youth Ministry
o Feeding Program for the Youth
 Young children from ages 6 to 9 who are living in the
community

o Tribute for the Elderly

 Senior citizens who are living in the community

o Outreach and Community Development Activities

 Children who are members of indigent households

4. Process
a. Liturgy Ministry
 Apostleship of Prayer
o Prayer Intentions/Offerings
 The prayer intentions/offerings for the poor and
suffering, sick, deceased individuals, and even for the
special intentions of specific individuals are being
addressed by the apostles or “prayer soldiers” of the
church. They preside with the prayer if someone asks
for it or whenever the need arises, even if there is no
direct command from the parish priest. They pray for
the repose of the soul of the dead, quick recovery of
the sick person, mercy and compassion of God for the
poor and suffering, and guidance or blessing for other
special intentions.

o Feeding Program for the Youth

 The Apostleship of Prayer Ministry collaborates with
the Youth Ministry to hold a weekly feeding program in
the local community. The children are gathered in the
church to have their lunch, which is then followed by
playing games, social interactions, and giving of
packed goods.

 Catholic Women’s League

o Outreach and Assistance for PWDs
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 This is an annual event held by the Catholic Women’s
League of the local parish, which focuses on outreach
activity that involves the PWDs. They conduct a small
program in the church complex wherein they prepare
inspirational talks, interactions, and distribution of in-
kind assistance.

 Church Greeters and Collectors

o Outreach and Assistance for the Indigent Families
 The Church Greeters and Collectors, on the other
hand, focuses on the welfare of indigent families
wherein they conduct an outreach program annually
involving the members of the said population. This
involves seminar-workshops to help the indigent
households in starting up a local source of income, and
also giving of in-kind assistance by the end of the
program.

b. Formation Ministry
 Bible Apostolate
o Sunday School (Bible Study)
 This program is held weekly, every Sunday after the
morning mass, to cater to the children and workers who
do not have the time and capacity to know about the
story of God and creation, salvation, and other
significant biblical events during their school and work
hours. It allows the members to participate by letting
them read the Bible per group, making small group
discussions, and allowing them to share their insights
and experiences during the period.

 Family and Life

o Marriage/Family Life Counseling
 Individuals/couples who are about to get married or
about to enter the family life seek counseling to the
church and join the Pre-Cana seminar for them to
understand further the value of marriage and the
essence of building a family. They are also given tips
on how to maintain good relationships with their
husband/wife and how to survive life after answering to
the vocation of marriage.

 Catechists
o Teachers of Church
 Children who have not received the sacrament of the
First Holy Communion and Confirmation yet are
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encouraged by local catechists to join the prayer
lessons every Saturday for them to learn the basics
and be prepared before receiving the sacrament.

c. Service Ministry
 Social Apostolate
o Medical Assistance
 The Social Apostolate Ministry conducts weekly
medical assistance for the local parishioners and the
marginalized people residing in the local community.
They invite doctors and other volunteers to give free
check-ups, medications (hypertension and diabetes),
nutrition counseling, blood pressure monitoring, and
dental hygiene seminars.

o Christmas Outreach
 During the Christmas season, the offerings gathered
by the church are distributed by several church
volunteers on Christmas Eve to various indigent
households. They walk from house to house to bring
happiness and light at home.

 Youth Ministry
o Feeding Program for the Youth
 The Youth Ministry joined by the Apostleship of Prayer
Ministry holds a weekly feeding program in the local
community. The children are gathered in the church to
have their lunch, which is then followed by playing
games, social interactions, and giving of packed
goods.

o Tribute for the Elderly

 Every year, the Youth Ministry designates a day of
tribute for the elderlies living in the community,
specifically the senior citizens. They prepare programs
and activities that allow interactions among the group,
social dinner, and giving of packed goods. The
program ends with the anointing of the elderlies,
especially those who suffer from illnesses.

o Outreach and Community Development Activities

 The youth members of this ministry conduct annual
outreach programs involving the marginalized people,
especially the children who lack education, healthcare,
and nutrition. They go to the depressed areas of the
community to provide assistance and disseminate
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information about specific topics that are relevant to the
current situation of the community and the children.
They teach, interact, and provide help to everyone