Missionary Catechists of St.

Therese of the Infant Jesus (MCST)

1. Brief description of your community.

The Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (MCST) was the fruit of the
pastoral zeal of Bishop Alfredo Ma. Bolivar, the first Bishop of Lucena, with religious
instruction and the training of catechists foremost in mind. The MCST was founded on
August 12, 1958 and received final approval of its Constitution on November 1, 1987.

Formation in the MCST proceeds by stages and extends over a period of time; the
candidate is led in a progressive manner to the ultimate goal of the religious life, the total
consecration of oneself to Christ.

2. Tell us your charism.

The charism of the MCST is Christian Formation.

3. How has your community served the parishioners of OLMCP?

In all morning masses, Sr. Crispina makes herself available to play the guitar due to the
absence of a choir during those eucharistic celebrations. She has also involved herself
in helping out the catechists of the Parish in teaching elementary school children.

4. How do you promote vocations?

Our vocation directress goes around areas to promote our community. We also have a
vocation jamboree in Tayabas, Quezon twice a year.

Franciscans of the Immaculate Mediatrix

1. Brief description of your community.

The Franciscans of the Immaculate are a religious family made up of many members.
There are first order (Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate), second order (Poor Clares
of the Immaculate) and third order (Mission of the Immaculate Mediatrix) communities
which make up the FI Family. A community of prayer, of poverty, of penance, in the spirit
of total consecration to the Immaculate Virgin in the manner of St. Maximilian Mary, so
that She may transform us, like St. Francis, into Jesus Crucified, and may let us be
consumed in the conquest of all souls for God.

2. Tell us your charism.

Spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi, simple living, trust in Divine Providence, Inspired by 3
Franciscan saints – Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio and Maximilian Kolbe

3. How has your community served the parishioners of OLMCP?

Casual and individual catechism focusing on the Gospel, exhibits about the Eucharistic
miracles worldwide, mini cooperative store
4. How do you promote vocations?

Talk and wait for walk-ins because we believe that it is God who promotes for us