13/06/2026
IN PHOTOS | San Antonio de Padua Parish (SAPP) Youth Leaders during the Ignatian Leadership Formation in Don Bosco School of Theology-ParaΓ±aque on June 6, 2026
Youth leaders from various groups and ministries under the Commission on Youth spent a meaningful day of learnings, reflection, and fellowship during the Ignatian Leadership Formation on June 6, 2026.
The formation opened with Fr. Padrey Dela Cruz, SDB, Rector of the Don Bosco School of Theology-ParaΓ±aque, who also welcomed the youth to the Don Bosco campus and to the event.
Paula Jean Gado-Gogna facilitated a special journaling session, inviting them to be more intentional in making time to pause through writing. Highlighting how journaling can become a form of their personal prayers, she shared that this can allow them to create a deeper encounter with God. She also reminded them that leadership is not about power or position, but it is about vocation and faithful response to their calling.
This was followed by a relevant leadership talk by Lesley Anne Rosales, centering on leading with heart, mission, and justice. Drawing from St. Ignatius of Loyolaβs teachings, she encouraged them to maintain a teachable disposition, because where they are now is precisely where God is calling them. She also discussed that a good leader should be: empathetic, empowering, expert or knowledgeable, enthusiastic, engaged, and excellent.
After sharing experiences and stories with one another, everyone gathered for TaizΓ©, especially where the youth experienced a contemplative form of prayer through meditation, silence, and songs.
The Ignatian Leadership Formation concluded in the celebration of the Holy Mass, which was presided by Fr. Martin Macasaet, SDB, Vice-Dean for the Institute of Pastoral Formation of Don Bosco School of Theology-ParaΓ±aque.
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As servant-leaders, may we also be inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola to find God in all things (FGIAT). Whether in moments of discernment, growth, or even uncertainty, may our every act of leadership and service remain rooted in prayer and embodied through courage, generosity, and humility. β€οΈβπ₯
Photos by Mary Noll Christine Caadyang, Paula Jean Gado-Gogna, Joy Lumbad-Riego de Dios