Colegio de Santa Ana, being a Catholic institution with Christian Living as the core of the curriculum, celebrates First Friday masses in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is the first First Friday mass for the school year 2010-2011.
The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was promoted by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (22 July 1647 – 17 October 1690), who had visions of Jesus Christ. Our Lord asked that, in reparation for the ingratitude of men, He be honored for His love under the emblem of His human heart. He made twelve specific promises of reward for such honor. In particular, "To those who will go to Communion on the First Friday of the month, during nine consecutive months, I promise the grace of final perseverance."
The Twelve Promises are:
1. "I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life."
2. "I will establish peace in their homes."
3. "I will comfort them in their afflictions."
4. "I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death."
5. "I will bestow a large blessing upon all their undertakings."
6. "Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy."
7. "Tepid souls shall grow fervent."
8. "Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection."
9. "I will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored."
10. "I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts."
11. "Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out."
12. "I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Friday in nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving the Sacraments; My Divine heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment."
Birthday celebrators for the month of July:
Mrs. Regina Cuenca
Ms. Ma. Christina Santos, Mrs. Rodoliz Calais, Ms. Merlyn Lagat
Dra. Arlene Herrera will also celebrate her birthday this month, not included in the pictures.
The Philippines is included in an area called the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone wherein large numbers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. To train the students on what to do in such an emergency, CDSA regularly conducts earthquake (and fire) drills every year. After each drill, school administrators discuss on how to further improve the protocol.
The mission of Colegio de Santa Ana is to help all learners to attain integral human formation by:
The Guidance and Counseling Office, together with the Medical Department, belongs to the Student Services group of CDSA. Departments such as these cater to the various needs of the students, particularly health and hygiene (Clinic) and career and counseling services (Guidance Office). It is for these reasons that the two offices were given their much deserving renovations.
The Sports Club, moderated by Mr. Angelo Raphael, organized a Mini Tournament to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship among the students. The Opening Ceremonies include the torch lighting, Oath of Sportsmanship and Best Muse.
Colegio de Santa Ana, being a Catholic institution with Christian Living as the core of the curriculum, celebrates First Friday masses in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is the first First Friday mass for the school year 2010-2011.
