On Friday 7th August 2009, an event began that would mark the beginning of a transformation process of the people who participated in it. That event was the PRE – Parish Renewal Experience. A 3 day experience, it was aimed at the renewal of the participants, bringing about an inner transformation which would then be spread to others in the parish. This weekend renewal program was led by none other than Rev Fr Ignatius Huan, assisted by the Parish Animating Team.
Fr Ignatius, in his opening, reminded the participants of their commitment to the program. This, he says, is their covenant with God, to commit themselves to the renewal of themselves and the parish.
There were altogether 9 sessions in which Fr Ignatius gave his input followed by personal sharing from the members of the Animating Team. After that, the participants went into their small groups to share among themselves.
The highlight of this weekend was the Healing and Reconciliation session where the participants seek to be reconciled to one another and to the church. This was followed by a surprise “meeting” with their loved ones. This session was indeed a powerful as some participants felt the power of reconciliation and healing.
The weekend concluded with a commissioning Mass, sending the participants to spread the Love of Christ to the world. Their commitment was marked by the burning of their commitment during the Mass and receiving of the PRE cross. (Write-up by Philip Tay)
Photos from the PRE can be accessed at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=FrancisLKM&target=ALBUM&id=5370749535553218241&authkey=Gv1sRgCPCo9cyo_tCwEQ&feat=email
and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/66361346@N00/
