10/06/2026
𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗘 𝗟𝘂𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆
For three days, 23 participants, accompanied by 10 facilitators, 5 auxiliaries, and 2 house parents, stepped away from the noise of everyday life and entered a space where they could simply be.
A space to pause.
A space to reflect.
A space to laugh, heal, grow, and rediscover who they are.
SADE is more than a weekend retreat. It is a safe space where young people are invited to rediscover who they are, deepen friendships, strengthen family relationships, and encounter God in a real and personal way. Through fun activities, meaningful talks, worship, small group sharing, and heartfelt conversations, seeds were planted in hearts that we pray will continue to grow long after the weekend has ended.
As SADE Luzon 2026 Batch 1 comes to a close, we give thanks to the many people whose generosity, guidance, and service made this experience possible.
Our heartfelt gratitude to:
Fr. Lito Ancla, CMF, CFM Youth Spiritual Director, for shepherding and accompanying our young people in faith.
Tito Dexter and Tita Jessica Yu, CFM National President Couple, for their unwavering support of youth formation.
Tito Albert and Tita Millette Hechanova, CYD Chair Couple, for their guidance and dedication to the mission of CFM Youth. CFM Foundation and CFM Past President Couple Tito Boy and Tita Agnes Yambao for believing in and investing in the future of our youth.
Kuya John Anthony Caballes, CFM Youth National President, for leading with passion and commitment.
Ate Betsy Dela Cruz, National Youth Coordinator and House Parent, for her tireless service, care, and motherly presence throughout the weekend.
Tito B**g and Tita Baby Paloma, Chair Couple of the Diocese of Pasig, for their encouragement and support.
The CFM Nazareth Home Staff, especially Ms. Carol and Kuya Christian, for welcoming us and ensuring a comfortable and meaningful stay.
Our dear parents, for entrusting your sons and daughters to this journey and allowing them to experience God's love in a new way.
Martin Dexter O. Yu, AAVP Youth North Manila, for sharing his time and support.
Tito Imok and Tita Ivy Rimando, for safely bringing us to Nazareth Home and for continuing to journey with us as we return home.
Our anonymous sponsors, whose generosity quietly became a blessing to many.
Tito Mike and Tita Nena Hallarsis, Ate Mitch, and the entire IDP family, for their support and encouragement. CFM Solo Parents, and Tita Lilian Dela Cruz.
SADE Team Zambales headed by Kuya Audes and Ate Alyanna Tayag of Pampanga, for extending your hearts and hands in service.
Our hardworking auxiliaries and our Head Chef, Yvo Delos Santos, whose dedication behind the scenes kept the entire weekend running smoothly.
To every volunteer, benefactor, prayer partner, parent, and participant: thank you for becoming part of this story.
We also extend our gratitude to the SADE alumni who took time to visit throughout the weekend—to guide, encourage, listen, and share their own experiences. Your presence was a beautiful reminder that the SADE journey does not end after one weekend. The friendships, lessons, and faith formed through SADE continue to live on in every SADER who chooses to keep showing up for others.
Indeed, once a SADER, always a SADER.
As we bid farewell to Batch 1, we remember that the real challenge begins beyond these walls. The songs may fade, the sessions may end, and everyone may return to their daily routines—but the grace received during these three days is meant to be carried forward.
Thank you, Batch 1, for your courage to open your hearts and embrace the journey. May what began here continue to transform your lives, one day at a time.
Keep the fire burning.
Sa Diyos ang Papuri!
Words gathered from the sidelines,
stories witnessed behind the scenes,
and moments held close to the heart.
— Alyssa Claire Hechanova
AVP for Luzon, CFM Youth
