FORGING NEW HORIZONS AT MAPRIK, EAST SEPIK PROVINCE Schola Hori While it is well deserving for teachers to take a break with their love ones this Easter, some new Lasallians in Maprik decided to spend theirs attending an induction program. It was a two-day program which started on the evening of 19th to 21 of April 2022.The area Coordinator, Josh Moish with his assistant Serah Bayau Jalapuin initiated the program. Though Josh was absent due to commitment, Serah took the leadership role. It was a great opportunity given for teachers in that part of East Sepik Province to have this induction.
Magi Waragi sharing her story at the retreat
The topics chosen were suitable and fitting for new members, particularly the story about the life of De LaSalle presented by Serah. To add more relativity to current context, a session called “My LaSalle Story” gave opportunities to senior Lasallians in the likes of Magi Waragi and others to share their personal stories. It was an overwhelmingly inspiring experience, as it gave relevance to the mission in present realities. Their sharing helped the participants very much to realize that whatever happened during De LaSalle’s time has connection with our stories. It also gives a fair idea to state with conviction that as Lasallians, De LaSalle’s story is our story too. Interestingly the parish priest of the hosting School -St Lourdes Primary School, Maprik- was also in the audience and one could already imagine the effect being projected at that time. The other related topics included were the 12 virtues, the Lasallian heritage, and DESCA System.
The gathering ended on a high note with the Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr Hilary the parish priest and seminarian Adrian Meuka. It was also encouraging to see the commitment of Lincoln Link the chairperson and IT expert. I thank, Maggie Waragi for sharing her story and companionship, Desly Tatu and husband for the IT equipment and a very big thankyou to Fr Hilary, the parish priest for accommodation and the venue for this event. This is an example of forging new horizons, together and by association with God in control when we become his hands and feet to accomplish his work. St John Baptist De La Salle....pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts.. forever! Happy Easter and May the Risen Lord be with you all.
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