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THE PROVIDENCE – VENUE OF MOST OF OUR LASALLIAN GATHERINGS (2020)

By Nelson Moskir

It was under a tiny and open structure of a thatched roof that has a placard inscribed Providence. It was built on a shady ‘mangas’ plant that also acted as its anchorage. This was again a venue for our second Lasallian gathering.

The structure does not have any physical capacity to house all members. It stood its ground to offer us a little bit of shade; the spirit of Lasallian family and the love of Christ in our journey of faith.

This was a combined gathering with the teachers who were the senior members and the youth as junior members. The meeting began with a Reflection Question – “What does it mean to be a Lasallian?”

Mrs. A. Kilik Togo and the other senior members of the family emphasized the Lasallian Charism and The Five Guiding Principles. They even shared with the youth their experiences and instances when they were inspired to become a Lasallian. The short reflection ended with a prayer and proceeded to the Youth Meeting Agenda. Teachers and Youth Gathering. The youth comprised the students of St. Anna Primary School, Aitape High School and St. Ignatius Secondary School. There were more than 20 students who have shown great interest in becoming members.

The appointment of the Youth executives was also announced by the Youth Coordinator, Ms. Delma Kuma.

Youth President: Marcelino Mawe

(St. Ignatius Secondary rep)

V/President: Franisah Bogan

(St. Anna Primary rep)

Secretary: Wesley Aiyok (Aitape High School rep)

Treasurer: Ms. Delma Kuma

(Lasallian Youth Coordinator - St. Anna Primary)

This gathering had also welcomed new members into the family through personal experiences and were inspired by members of the Aitape

Family.

The Providence.