CFE 104 -

CICM
MISSIONARY
IDENTITY
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
 Christian Faith Education (CFE)104
– CICM Missionary Identity, is one of the basic
subjects offered to all college students in SLC.
CFE 104 is a course that deals with the life and
ministry of CICM missionaries worldwide. It
focuses on the spirituality and missionary
character of the Congregation, anchored on Jesus
whose words and deeds become their source of
inspiration in order that their faith may be
strengthened through the model that He set for
them. This course aims to deepen the students’
understanding of the life and mission of the CICM
missionaries with Fr. Theophile Verbist and his
Companions who laid the foundations of the
Congregation.
Going through this course, the
students will be deeply
familiarized with the richness of
the Congregation and will be
enabled to reflect on the value of
its presence for them. As such, this
course provides them an avenue
for following Jesus more closely in
their personal lives as members of
the Church, the community of
Jesus’ disciples, in the way CICM
exemplifies, and with Mary as their
inspiration.
 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the would be
teachers are expected to:
 Describe/explain the participation of the
CICM in the evangelizing mission of the
Church.
 Identify the different key personalities in
the CICM and describe their role in the
missionary character of the CICM.
 Articulate the CICM missionary
spirituality/identity.
 Discuss the CICM contributions and point
out their implications to the Philippine
 Apply their acquired knowledge in writing
reflection papers.
 Participate actively in religious and socio-
civic activities, especially through the
campus ministry office and the school’s
extension office for the marginalized and
the vulnerable.
 Manifest the CICM core values of
excellence, innovation, communion and
passion for Christ’s mission.
 Demonstrate ways of encountering Jesus
Christ in their daily lives with the
inspiration of Mary and the CICM.
 COURSE OUTPUTS
 
 Reaction/Reflection Papers
 Multi-media Outputs
(Animation/Vignettes on the Life of CICM
Missionaries)
 Video Presentation on how to live the
CICM missionary identity
 Quizzes, Periodical Exams

PERFORMANCE STANDARD
 
 InformationDissemination Project
 Web page, blog, magazine, CICM timeline
 COURSE OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION

The CICM RP-Province’s Vision

And Mission of Education/ Christian
Formation Framework/ Program
Review of the CFE Program (CFE
101 - 106)
C. Overview of CFE 104
 CHAPTER I. CICM SPIRITUALITY
 A. The Name : Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae

B. Dedicated to Jesus, the IncarnateWord

 
C. Mary: Mother of the Incarnate Word (Intercessor for the
CICM)

D. Fr. Theophile Verbist: The Founder

 
E. The Motto: Cor Unum et Anima Una

F. The Charism: Ad extra, ad intra

 
 
 CHAPTER II. CICM IN THE WORLD
A.The CICM in the Different Continents
A.1. Asia
A.2. Africa
A.3. Americas
A.4. Europe
B. Distinct Contributions to the World
B.1. Pioneering/Daring Spirit
B.2. Multiculturality
B.3. Social Transformation
CHAPTER III. CICM IN THE PHILIPPINES
A. Stages of Growth
A.1. The Pioneers (1907 – 1930’s)
A.2. Growth (1930’S – 1960’S)
A.3. Expansion (1960’s to present)
B. Distinct Contributions of CICM-Philippines 
B.1 Builders and Pioneers
B.2. Educators and Catechists
B.3. Social Scientists
B.4 Philosophers and Theologians
B.5. Social Justice Advocates
B.6. Lay Collaborators
C. Prospects and Challenges
 INTRODUCTION
CFE 104 attempts to familiarize the Louisian
students with the distinct identity of the CICM, in
order that they may own and adopt it as their
own. It helps them examine the Congregation’s
spirituality which has been the driving force in
the foundation, in the history, and in all the
missionary endeavors of the Congregation,
allowing it to make significant contributions to
the evangelization of the country and in the parts
of the world where CICM missionaries accepted to
do, and did mission. Its prerequisite is CFE 103;
“The CICM Missionary Identity” concretizes the
concept of Mission as studied in “The Catholic
Foundations of Mission” the CICM way.
 This Course is the
prerequisite of CFE 105 and CFE 106.
CFE 105 will be an in-depth discussion
of and participation in the CICM
Advocacies, namely Justice, Peace &
Integrity of Creation, Interreligious
Dialogue, Indigenous Peoples and
Disaster and Risk Reduction
Management. CFE 106 in their last
year will lead the students to apply
the Advocacies grounded in the CICM
Missionary Identity in their places of
on-the-job training and beyond.
 CHAPTER I. CICM Spirituality
Chapter I aims to ground
the Louisian in the spirituality
of the CICM which is culled
from the story of the
foundation of the
Congregation, an explanation
of its name, emblem, motto,
and hymn/song, and an
introduction into the life of the
Founder and his Companions.
Lesson 1: The Name (in
Latin): Congregatio
Immaculati Cordis Mariae

(in English): Congregation of

the Immaculate Heart of Mary

(in Filipino): Kapatiran ng

Kalinis-linisang Puso ni Maria
What’s in a name?
Activity: “Getting to Know You”, a small
group sharing on the circumstances behind
my first name (the story of how I got my
name: who gave it and his/her/their reason/s
for the choice, my struggles in relation to
my name, how my name had somehow
“defined” me, etc.), followed by a sharing to
the class by two or three volunteers.
A short discussion on the importance of
a name: it gives one “identity” and, in
Sacred Scriptures, mission.
The Birth and Naming of John the
Baptist and his Mission
in Zechariah’s Prophecy (Lk.
1:57-80)
Or, the Annunciation: “. . . . and
you shall name him Jesus . . .”
(Lk. 1:26-38)
 Sacred Scriptures present
examples of the inherent connection
between name and mission. After
naming John, his father Zechariah, filled
with the Holy Spirit, prophesied that his
son will be called prophet of the Most
High, and his mission will be to go before
the Lord to prepare His ways. Jesus, on
the other hand, will be given “the throne
of David His father, and He will rule over
the house of Jacob forever, and of His
kingdom there will be no end.”
 After the proclamation of the Dogma of the
Immaculate Conception by Pope Pius IX in 1854 in
his papal bull Ineffabilis Deus, and the assignment
of the liturgical feast, there was the rapid spread of
the devotion to the “Immaculate Heart of Mary”.
This was one of the circumstances when Fr.
Theophile Verbist and his first companions/co-
founders Frs. Alois van Segvelt, Frans Vranckx, and
Remi Verlinden unanimously agreed to consecrate
the Mission to “the Holy Incarnation of Our Lord
Jesus Christ and to the Immaculate Heart of the
Very Blessed Virgin Mary, to whom they committed
themselves to recommend daily the interests of the
Congregation.” It is thus clear that they were
placing the Congregation under the patronage of
the Blessed Virgin Mary.
 The current CICM emblem includes in its
upper portion the Virgin with a Child inside a
trunk, who is Our Lady of Grace of Scheut, which
was venerated in the village where Fr. Verbist
established the first headquarters of the
Congregation.
 As people know that I am a
student of SLC/Louisian/CICM
school/a Catholic school I must live
/show even in simple ways my being
a “Louisian” by doing what is right
so as not to tarnish my “name.”
e.g. paying my fare honestly,
obeying my parents, coming to
school on time, etc.
 REFERENCES
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), Vatican Council II: The
Conciliar Documents. Vol 1, New York:Costello
Publishing Co., 1984.
Rev. Fr. Nestor Pycke, CICM, “CICM Emblem and
Spirituality”, in Christ is Calling Me:150 Years of
Service in God’s Mission (1862 – 2012),
Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
(CICM). Makati City: St. Pauls, 2012.
Constitutions and General Directory of the
Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Rome, 1988.
 LESSON 2: DEDICATED TO JESUS, THE INCARNATE WORD
 

We all live for

someone/something: “Para kanino ka
bumabangon?”

Activity: Ask the students why they are

studying . . . (for the future?) for whom
do they dedicate their efforts/studies
(“loved ones”: parents, family, “special
Jn 13:1-15: (Washing of the
disciples’ feet) “He loved his own
in the world and he loved them to
the end . . . ‘If I, therefore the
master and teacher, have washed
your feet,
you ought to wash one another’s
feet . . .’”
 
 Jesus the Incarnate Word was sent by the Father
to redeem humankind. He washed the feet of his
disciples to give them an example of a life of service,
on the night before he was to suffer death on the cross,
his ultimate act of self-giving.

CFC 491-499, Jesus as Savior/Redeemer (from

Cosmic Evil, from Socio-Political Oppression, from
Life’s Meaninglessness). Jesus’ act of redemption
does not only refer to saving from sin, but includes
liberation from socio-economic evil such as poverty,
ignorance, discrimination, disease, etc.

 As dedicated to the Incarnate Word, to
Jesus, these forms of evil are addressed by the
CICM through their various missionary
involvements.
The heart of the CICM spirituality is
“completely centered on the Incarnation of the
Word, as its principal source” (CICM Constitutions
Commentary, 44). That is the reason why the
CICM is at the service of the work of Redemption.
Art 12-16 of the CICM Constitutions of 1988 deal
with this dedication to the Incarnate Word—this
constant reference to the Person of Jesus should
profoundly characterize the whole life of a CICM
missionary: he must thus enter into the life and
the mission of Him who “emptied Himself, taking
the form of a servant” (Phil 2:7).
 
 Thus the Incarnate Word is his
fundamental inspiration in all his missionary
commitments (Pycke, p.16) be it in his
educational or parish apostolate, in caring for
the environment or for street children, in
Carlatan or in Mongolia, or even in a simple
ministry of presence; all these endeavors are
related to the work of Redemption, directed
towards the building up of the Kingdom.
This is the meaning of the cross in the
topmost part of the CICM emblem: “The cross
means poverty, suffering, deprivation and
failure that often mark the life of missionaries
and their enterprises. But the cross also always
carries in it the seed of life and resurrection.”
(Pycke, p.16)
 The same question as the one
in the context is asked: “Para kanino
ka bumabangon?” But the students
should now be able to identify with the
self-giving love of Jesus: e.g. para sa
kapatid ko, maski mahirap siyang
mahalin… para sa mga magulang ko,
maski pinapagalitan nila ako . . . para
sa mga kaibigan ko, maski sinasaktan
nila ako, etc.
 REFERENCES
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), Vatican Council
II:
The Conciliar Documents. Vol 1, New York:
Costello Publishing Co., 1984.
Rev. Fr. Nestor Pycke, CICM, “CICM Emblem and
Spirituality”, in Christ is Calling Me: 150
Years
of Service in God’s Mission (1862 – 2012),
Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary
(CICM). Makati City: St. Pauls, 2012.
Constitutions and General Directory of the
Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of
Mary.
 LESSON 3: MARY, MOTHER OF THE
INCARNATE WORD, PATRONESS OF
THE CICM

Ask the students who their “idols” are,

in the context of “Ang galing mo,
idol!” Who are the persons
(friends/older relatives, etc.) whom
they truly admire, and why?
 
 The Miracle at Cana: (Jn 2:1-12 )
“Do whatever He tells you. . .”
or
Mary at the foot of the cross: given
as
“Mother to the beloved disciple”
(Jn 19:25-27)
 Mary’s qualities, particularly her
concern for others in need, and above all
her love for her Son till the end, are worth
emulating.

LG 64, Mary model of discipleship

 
Article 16 of the CICM Constitutions connects
Mary to Jesus, to whom the CICM identity and
mission are hinged: “God chose Mary to be the
Mother of the Incarnate Word. In her, He reveals
himself as the One who exalts the lowly. She has a
special place in our lives as missionaries of the
Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”
 She has a special place in our lives as
missionaries of the Congregation of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary.” The CICM
missionary therefore is invited to look
into Mary’s heart in her unqualified “yes”
to the call of the Father to follow Jesus.
“We turn to her, model of faith and total
dedication to God and to her Son’s
mission.”
The lower right portion of the CICM
emblem shows a heart surrounded by
twelve stars; this is a clear reference to
the traditional Catholic interpretation of
Rev 12:1.
 By patterning my life after that of
Mary, I should also be sensitive towards
people around me who are in need:
baka may classmate ako na nade-
depress, o nadi-discourage, or simply
nalulungkot. I should generously offer
my listening ears and heart to them . . .
maski may iba pa akong gagawin . . .
maski hindi aproachable/likable/lovable
ang classmate kong ito . . .
 REFERENCES
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), Vatican Council II: The
Conciliar Documents. Vol 1, New York: Costello
Publishing Co., 1984.
Rev. Fr. Nestor Pycke, CICM, “CICM Emblem and
Spirituality”, in Christ is Calling Me: 150 Years of
Service in God’s Mission (1862 – 2012),
Congregation
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM). Makati
City: St. Pauls, 2012.
Constitutions and General Directory of the Congregation
of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rome, 1988.
 
LESSON 4: FR. THEOPHILE VERBIST AND
HIS COMPANIONS

Video Clip Viewing (Cross the Line)

This is a four-minute video clip which
gives tips on how to be successful in one’s
endeavors. Despite setbacks or challenges,
we can still choose to care and cross the line.
Crossing the line necessitates choosing to
commit oneself to one’s goals, working hard
knowing that there are no quick fixes,
focusing and intending to succeed, and being
resilient and willing to learn from one’s own
mistakes. This is the secret of great and
 Jesus Appears to His Disciples
(Mt. 28:19-20)
"Go therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of
the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe
all that I commanded you; and behold,
I am with you always, until the end of
the age."
 
 These are the commissioning
words of Jesus to His disciples
before He left them. He entrusted
them the mission to preach and
teach in the name of the Triune God
and gave them the assurance of His
presence, that He will be with them
in all their endeavors and struggles,
to the ends of the earth. Such
mission was accepted by the
disciples and was handed down to
the entire Church, a mandate which
she faithfully fulfills even to these
 The Vatican II Document, “Ad Gentes” clearly
states: “Therefore, let the missionaries, God's co-
workers, ( cf. 1 Cor. 3:9), raise up congregations of
the faithful such that, walking worthy of the vocation
to which they have been called (cf. Eph. 4:1), they
may exercise the priestly, prophetic, and royal office
which God has entrusted to them. In this way, the
Christian community will be a sign of God's presence
in the world: for by reason of the Eucharistic
sacrifice, this community is ceaselessly on the way
with Christ to the Father; carefully nourished on the
word of God; it bears witness to Christ; and finally, it
walks in charity and is fervent with the apostolic
spirit.” (Ad Gentes, Chapter V # 15, on Missionaries)
 Such missionary vocation/commitment of
Fr. Theophile and his companions is clearly
supported in the above document. The CICM
missionaries continue sharing the joy of the
Gospel by ministering to the people of different
races in the world, and celebrating the Word of
God in the Liturgy and in the sacraments as
Evangelii Nuntiandi beautifully puts;
“Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation
proper to the Church, her deepest identity. She
exists in order to evangelize, that is to say, in
order to preach and teach, to be the channel of
the gift of grace, to reconcile sinners with God,
and to perpetuate Christ's sacrifice in the Mass,
which is the memorial of His death and glorious
resurrection.” (E.N. #14 )
 Furthermore, the Apostolic Exhortation
of his Holiness Pope Paul VI,“To the
Episcopate, To the Clergy and To All the
Faithful of the Entire World” states:
“The Twelve and the first generation of
Christians understood well the lesson of this
text and other similar ones; they made them
into a program of action. Even persecution,
by scattering the apostles, helped to spread
the Word and to establish the Church in ever
more distant regions…In the course of
history, the generations of Christians have
periodically faced various obstacles to this
universal mission. On the one hand, on the
part of the evangelizers themselves, there
has been the temptation for various reasons
to narrow down the field of their missionary
On the other hand, there has been the often
humanly insurmountable resistance of the
people being addressed by the evangelizers.
Furthermore, we must note with sadness
that the evangelizing work of the Church is
strongly opposed, if not prevented, by
certain public powers. Even in our own day it
happens that preachers of God's Word are
deprived of their rights, persecuted,
threatened or eliminated solely for
preaching Jesus Christ and His Gospel. But
we are confident that despite these painful
trials the activity of these apostles will
never meet final failure in any part of the
world.( #49-50)
 This is very true in as far as the
missionary activity of the CICM is
concerned. The death of the founder and
many other confreres who were martyred
for the sake of the mission did not become
a hindrance for the congregation to expand
worldwide. Despite adversities, the
congregation remained faithful to the very
origin of its missionary identity and
constantly renews its deepest commitment
to the Lord’s call to proclaim the Good
News of salvation to the whole world, to all
creation, right to the ends of the earth!
Indeed, the legacy left by the Founder
remains alive in every CICM missionary: a
Such is the “mark” of CICM: the call to
leave everything for the sake of the
mission. Such is the participation of the
congregation in the great mission of
evangelization in response to Jesus' last
words in the Gospel conferring on the
evangelization which the Lord entrusts to
His apostles a limitless universality: "Go
out to the whole world; proclaim the Good
News to all creation."

*A VIDEO CLIP VIEWING ON FR. THEOPHILE AND

HIS COMPANIONS
It is important to emulate Fr. Theophile
Verbist by:
o Showing care and concern to the weak

and vulnerable members of the society

like taking care of the children,
handicapped, aged, sick and those in
need of help.
 Participating actively in the missionary
advocacies of the CICM.
 Participating actively in the different
extension programs of the school.
 Knowing that missionary life is not
easy, writing letters/messages of
encouragement to CICM
missionaries around the world
might help.
 Joining the CICM Campus Mission
Volunteers (CCMV) and participate
actively in the different endeavors
and ministries of the group.
 Like Fr. Theophile Verbist and his
companions, to “cross the line” and
reach my dreams/goals in life.
 REFERENCES
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), Vatican Council II:
The
Conciliar Documents. Vol 1, New York: Costello
Publishing Co., 1984.
CICM, “Carrying on the Mission 100 Years of CICM in
the
Philippines”. CICM Philippines, 2007.
Rev. Fr. Heyndrickx, Jeroom J., CICM, “Verbiest
Foundation-Leuven: An Institution for
Evangelization
in China Created by the CICM in Christ is Calling
Me
150 Years of Service in God’s Mission 1862-
2012. St.
Pauls Philippines
 LESSON 5: CICM MOTTO: COR UNUM ET
ANIMA UNA

Games: (The first group to finish the game

wins).
Groups of at least five members each will help
one another figure out the possible answers to
the puzzles:
1. Sorting certain geometrical figures in as
many ways as can be
2. The Nine-Dot Problem (connecting the nine
dots using four straight lines without lifting
the pen)
 These games will test the
presence or absence of the values of
teamwork/collaboration and
solidarity, and the level of trust
among members of the group/team.
Being able to work collaboratively
and harmoniously as members of a
group/team is necessary to succeed
in their endeavor.
OR
Ask the students what a motto is,
and let them give examples,
including their own “hugot”.
 Life of the Early Believers (Acts
4:32)
 
“The group of believers was of
one heart and soul.”
 
The group of believers was one of mind
and heart. “This expresses God’s ideal about
humankind, His creation. Jesus came to reveal
that God is our Father, that He wants to be
everybody’s Father.
 This is the core of the Gospel message. In
Jesus, we are God’s children through the Spirit’s
power. Consequently, we are brothers and
sisters of the same family.”(Pycke, 1995).

The motto “One Heart and One Soul” obviously

refers to a fundamental aspect of the vocation of the
CICM priests and brothers who are joined to live and
work together out of diverse nationalities and cultures.
As such, “…they are a sign of solidarity among the
particular Churches in their universal mission” (Art. 2,
Provisional Constitutions of 1987), and hence, they
witness to universal brotherhood. Truly, there is in
CICM a call to brotherhood that has grown over the
years. It has taken the shape of internationality and
of it all lies the call to be available totally, to be
sent for a lifetime in the service of the
Proclamation of the Good News. Originally a
Belgian Foundation, CICM has grown into an
international religious missionary congregation of
men from different races, colors and nationalities
who are dedicated to universal brotherhood.
In support of this universal brotherhood,
Ad Gentes indicates that; “In order that the
proper goals and results may be obtained, all
missionary workers should have but "one heart
and one soul" (Acts 4:32) in the actual carrying
out of mission work itself. ( Chapter V, #30, on
Planning Missionary Activity)
 Furthermore, at the CICM General
Conference of 1978, the Superior General
says, “If ever, it is here we have understood
that this is the Lord’s calling to our group.
Internationalization as universal brotherhood
is not a project the Congregation set for
itself, but a call from the Lord. It is a
challenge, as one confrere put it, to preach
the Gospel not only with words, but with our
lives.”Our “Cor unum et anima una” (one
heart, one soul) is a beautiful logo, but it
remains a challenge, an ideal we have to
make true every day, lest our message of the
Good News becomes “a resounding gong or a
clashing cymbal”. (1 Cor 13:1)
 “One heart and one soul”, we
witness to the Father’s will that all men
and women be brothers and sisters in
Christ. We are a sign of solidarity among
the particular Churches in this universal
mission as our Founder wrote: “Provided
we have good missionaries, very
generous, well mortified, we will carry out
the will of God; their nationality matters
little to me.”

Video Clip Viewing: One Heart, One Soul

Activity: Learning the song “ONE HEART,
ONE SOUL (CICM Hymn). This is a simple
way of manifesting solidarity with the
CICM.
Keeping the message of the song
alive in our lives today means
participating actively in the realization of
the CICM missionary character by:
1. Helping in the different activities of the
school which promote solidarity with the
poor and the less privileged;
2. Active involvement in the different
religious/spiritual activities of the school
and parish like the celebration of the
Eucharist which is essential in nourishing
a Christ-centered spirituality for the
mission;
3.  Participating actively in the school’s
catechetical ministry.
4. Involvement in a proactive stance in
support for people’s natural and cultural
heritage (like the campaign against the
construction and operation of a coal-fired
power plant project in Luna, La Union).
 REFERENCES:
 
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), Vatican Council II:
The Conciliar Documents. Vol 1, New York:
Costello Publishing Co., 1984.
Centeno, Jeffrey, One Heart, One Soul: The 150
Years of CICM and the Mission of Education. 2011.
Constitutions and General Directory of the
Congregation of the Cimmaculate Heart of
Mary. Rome, 1988.
Rev. Fr. Verhelst, Daniel, CICM,“CICM
Missionaries Past and Present”. Leuven
University Press, 1995.
http://www.satodayscatholic.com/Missionhurst.aspx
http://missionhurst.org/index.php/aboutus/
LESSON 6: THE CHARISM: AD EXTRA, AD
INTRA

Group Dynamics: The class is to be

divided into groups of 5-10 members
each. The members brainstorm on the
gifts or talents they have and discuss
how they have made use of such gifts or
talents. As a group, they showcase one
of their common gifts or talents in class.
After the activity, they reflect on the
value, significance or benefit of the
responsible use of such gifts/talents.
 Jesus Commissions His Apostles
(Mk.16:15)
“Go out to the whole world; proclaim the
Gospel to all creation.”
or/and
Good Manager of God’s Gifts (1 Pet. 4: 10-
11)
“Each one as a good manager of God’s
different gifts, must use for the good of
others the special gift he has received
from God…”
 The mandate to evangelize is first
entrusted to the disciples and such task is
carried on by the Church as she is born of the
evangelizing activity of Jesus and the Twelve.
This mission to evangelize is accepted and
now, has expanded to the whole world.
Having been born consequently out of being
sent, the Church in her turn is sent by Jesus. ”
God bestowed upon each one gifts
that would help him/her in the service of God.
As stewards of these gifts, each one must
cooperate in the spread of the Gospel for the
building up of the Church. All these gifts are
meant for the promotion of the Kingdom of
God. They must be lived in a spirit of service.
 “Therefore, by the Holy Spirit, who distributes the
charismata as He wills for the common good (1 Cor.
12:11), He inspires the missionary vocation in the
hearts of individuals, and at the same time He raises up
in the Church certain institutes, which take as their own
special task the duty of preaching the Gospel, a duty
belonging to the whole Church. They are assigned with
a special vocation who, being endowed with a suitable
natural temperament, and being fit as regards talent
and other qualities, have been trained to undertake
mission work; or be they autochthonous or be they
foreigners: priests, Religious, or laymen. Sent by
legitimate authority, they go out in faith and obedience
to those who are far from Christ.
 They are set apart for the work for which they have been
taken up (cf. Acts 13:2), as ministers of the Gospel, "that the
offering up of the Gentiles may become acceptable, being
sanctified by the Holy Spirit" (Rom. 15:16).(Ad Gentes, Chapter IV,
# 23)
The response of the CICM is clear as indicated in their
mission statement which says;
“…Enlightened by those who preceded us and who -
like our founder - left their familiar surroundings to follow Jesus
Christ, the Incarnate Word, by integrating
themselves into a foreign culture, and by living in solidarity with
another people;
Enriched by those we serve, especially the poor who reveal to
us the sin of the world and who help us discover the true
meaning of God's plan of love, we CICM missionaries of different
races and cultures live and work together as brothers in order to
bring the Good News of Jesus Christ wherever it is most needed.”
 
 This is the charism of the CICM: “There is
something of the fingerprint of the Founder that
continues to give the CICM its own face, and its own
contribution to the CHURCH. If anything marks CICM, IT
IS THE CALL TO LEAVE EVERYTHING FOR THE SAKE OF
THE MISSION.” - Fr. Gabriel Dieryck, CICM
The CICM missionary is called to go beyond
geographical and religious boundaries to share Jesus
Christ with all those who do not know Him. This is the
CICM charism ad-extra (towards the outside): to go
where they are sent…where they are most needed…in
frontier situations. Like the founder, Fr. Theophile
Verbist, the CICM missionaries heed the call of Christ
as they say with conviction; “ We are sent to the
nations to announce the Good News, wherever our
missionary presence is most needed, especially where
the Gospel is not known or lived.
 We leave our country to proclaim salvation as
the great gift of God which liberates from everything
that oppresses and divides people.” Every CICM
missionary then, is willing to leave behind everything,
including his family, culture and possessions. He is
sent to proclaim the Good News of salvation to all
nations. This Good news of salvation is a gift of God
that liberates people from all forms of oppression and
sin.
The ad extra dimension of their missionary
identity (going to another country) or leaving their
country of origin as CICM missionaries and making
themselves vulnerable as foreigners in the midst of a
different people, is still a valuable testimony,
especially in this age when the world is full of
migrants. 
 Another dimension of the CICM charism is stated
in the phrase “to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ
wherever it is most needed.” This does not necessitate
the missionary to leave his own country but to be where
his service is most needed, may it be in his own country
or anywhere, which is the ad intra dimension of the CICM
missionary identity. Ad extra, ad intra therefore expresses
the reality of a CICM missionary vocation: to be a CICM is
to leave one’s home, family and culture, and even one’s
country (ad extra) or simply one’s region, to learn a new
language and a new culture, to be with other people. The
understanding/stress now is not necessarily therefore to
physically leave one’s country, but to respond to a
situation where one’s missionary presence is most needed
(ad intra).
 
 *A VIDEO CLIP VIEWING ON “LORD, SEND ME”
 Having been baptized Christians and being in a CICM
school, we share in the beautiful mission to respond to the
call where we are most needed. God is calling us to be part of
it. Using our gifts and talents, we can:
 Be sensitive to the needs at home and give our simple
service to the family by fulfilling the different tasks with
willingness and joy.
 Using our gifts and talents in serving our fellow students
like peer tutoring and peer accompanying, especially the
depressed classmates, etc.
 Offering our services to the Church like joining the different
ministries in the school and parish using our gifts/talents.
 Participate in the extension programs of our school like
visiting and giving our service to the sick, prisoners, victims
of calamities, women and children who are victims of
injustice.
 REFERENCES
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), Vatican Council II: The
Conciliar Documents. Vol 1, New York: Costello
Publishing Co., 1984.
CICM, “Carrying on the Mission 100 Years of CICM in the
Philippines”. CICM Philippines, 2007.
Constitutions and General Directory of the
Congregation of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rome, 1988.
Rev. Fr. Verhelst, Daniel, CICM,“CICM Missionaries Past
and Present”. Leuven University Press, 1995.
http://www.scheutmissions.org 
http://www.cicmmissions.org
 CHAPTER II
CICM IN THE WORLD
This chapter deals with the different
aspects of the CICM missionary presence. It
talks about the institute’s response to the
specific or concrete situations and needs in the
countries and provinces where the CICM
missionaries are present. It considers each
one’s own accent: in Europe, there is a search
for missionary integration; in Africa, the accent
is on communion and solidarity; in Asia, the
emphasis is on evangelization and attempts to
dialogue with the great religions of the region;
and in America, the accent is on solidarity in
the struggle for liberation.
LESSON 1: THE CICM IN THE DIFFERENT
CONTINENTS

Picture Viewing: Where in the world could this

be?
Photos of certain structures in mission areas
where the CICM missionaries are working are
to be flashed on the screen for the students to
guess where these structures are found.
Questions are to be asked like:
Would you like to go to or visit these places?
Why? Why not?
Given the chance to go to other countries for a
 JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Jn.10:10)
“ I have come in order that you
might
have life - life in all its fullness.”
Jesus went from one place to another……

The mission of Jesus is a mission of love and

service to humanity and the whole of creation. It is a
self-giving love that entailed much sacrifice - his life.
Drawing from the inspiration set by Jesus Himself, the
Church today continues serving the world through her
life-giving ministry , especially the poorest of the poor.
 As seen in the recent Magisterium of the
Church in Vatican II, Evangelii Nuntiandi, Redemptoris
Missio and recent trends in Mission Theology and
practice, the concepts of mission and evangelization
have acquired a wider meaning and contain new
dimensions and emphasis. This is clearly noticeable in
the various initiatives mentioned in the responses
which deal with promoting the values of the Kingdom
of God, human dignity and human rights, justice and
peace issues, dialogue and sharing of religious
experiences, and collaboration in the struggle for a
more just and humane society. All of these are seen as
essential elements in today's new evangelization,
which is part of the service of life rendered by the
Church in Asia.
 Going further, Evangelii Nuntiandi states:
“For the Church, evangelizing means bringing the
Good News into all the strata of humanity, and through its
influence transforming humanity from within and making it
new: "Now I am making the whole of creation new." Strata of
humanity which are transformed: for the Church it is a
question not only of preaching the Gospel in ever wider
geographic areas or to ever greater numbers of people, but
also of affecting and as it were upsetting, through the power
of the Gospel, mankind's criteria of judgment, determining
values, points of interest, lines of thought, sources of
inspiration and models of life, which are in contrast with the
Word of God and the plan of salvation.” (E.N. # 19-20)
Entering into the different strata of humanity is
clearly observed by the CICM. Since the beginning, from the
time of its Founder, the direction is clear - that the
missionaries go to where they are most needed.
Their missionary work is always carried in response to
a need. Such commitment, like that of the Founder and
the early members of the congregation could even
cause the loss of their lives yet, the zeal and
dedication to serve the needy is never extinguished.
“Unless the seed dies, it remains alone, but if it dies, it
yields fruit, a hundredfold.” The CICM commits to the
same mission of bringing the Gospel to God’s children
in the most remote areas of the world - in Asia, Africa,
Europe and the Americas, living and working together
in multicultural communities as brothers, continuing
this long tradition of caring for God’s poorest and most
neglected people in many parts of the world and of
sharing the hope and comfort of the Gospel while
relieving their suffering. This is the actualization of the
challenge to bring the Gospel of Christ to where they
are needed - into all the strata of humanity, leading to
social transformation.
 Therefore, all missionaries - priests, Brothers, Sisters, and
lay folk - each according to their own state, should be prepared and
trained, lest they be found unequal to the demands of their future
work. From the very beginning, their doctrinal training should be so
planned that it takes in both the universality of the Church and the
diversity of the world's nations. This holds for all of their studies by
which they are prepared for the exercise of the ministry, as also for
the other studies which it would be useful for them to learn, that
they may have a general knowledge of the peoples, cultures, and
religions; not only a knowledge that looks to the past, but one that
considers the present time. For anyone who is going to encounter
another people should have a great esteem for their patrimony and
their language and their customs. It is very necessary for the future
missionary to devote himself to missiological studies: that is, to
know the teachings and norms of the Church concerning
missionary activity, to know along what roads the heralds of the
Gospel have run in the course of the centuries, and also what is the
present condition of the missions, and what methods are
considered more effective at the present time. (Ad Gentes, Chapter
IV # 26, on Missionaries).
 Building up a community with all those who
collaborate with the CICM in their work, their parishes,
schools and missions is always an important and
enriching element of their life. Sharing the joys and
sorrows, hopes and dreams of those to whom they
were sent brings them something precious: they
learned to respect other cultures, to ‘feel at home’ in
other cultures, to join and walk side by side with
people of other cultures. They are ready to leave their
family, their people and their culture in order to devote
themselves forever to another people, to learn their
language and integrate themselves to the extent
possible into their culture. Adopting their language,
food and customs, they inculturate themselves into the
life of the people, participating in the day-to-day effort
needed to achieve lasting spiritual and material
change. Their mission country becomes a second
 A challenge that cannot be avoided by any
missionary is clearly stated in the Church document, Ad
Gentes: “Announcing the Gospel to all nations, he
confidently makes known the mystery of Christ, whose
ambassador he is, so that in him he dares to speak as he
ought (cf. Eph. 6:19; Acts 4:31), not being ashamed of the
scandal of the Cross. Following in his Master's footsteps,
meek and humble of heart, he proves that His yoke is easy
and His burden light (Matt. 11:29ff.) By a truly evangelical
life,(4) in much patience, in long - suffering, in kindness, in
unaffected love (cf. 2 Cor. 6:4ff.), he bears witness to his
Lord, if need be to the shedding of his blood. He will ask of
God the power and strength, that he may know that there is
an overflowing of joy amid much testing of tribulation and
deep poverty (2 Cor. 8:2). Let him be convinced that
obedience is the hallmark of the servant of Christ, who
redeemed the human race by His obedience.” (Ad Gentes,
Chapter iv, # 24, on Missionaries)
 “One of the basic reasons for the missionary engagement
for the majority of the confreres is their concern to serve the
poorest, to struggle with them and for them, so that the poor
may live a liberated life, in dignity and solidarity. Christ was on
the side of the poor and in their being with the poor, they meet
Him. For many confreres, the joy of their vocation is to live in
the midst of oppressed and crushed peoples, with whom they
feel very close and whom they deeply love.” (Silhouettes and
Profiles, coll.: “CICM Spirituality”, no4, The CICM missionaries
cherish the spirit of the radical availability of the first
generations of CICM missionaries who left their home country,
often to never return, and placed themselves at the service of
the poorest and most vulnerable in Mongolia or Congo. They
dare to hope that in any case this radical availability will
remain specific for the CICM of the future. It’s a radical
availability that could take even the highest sacrifice of one’s
life for the cause of the mission which some of the confreres
went through.
We can participate actively in the missionary endeavors of the
Church and in particular, the CICM by:
 Becoming a true missionary at home and in the community by
being sensitive to their existing needs and responding to them
positively.
 Supporting the different missionary advocacies of the CICM,
especially the advocacy that is assigned to our school.
 Involvement in the “random acts of kindness” (RAK) project of
the school.
 Participate and give generously in the “mission drive” of the
school, especially during the mission month as our way of
showing solidarity with missionaries worldwide.
 Adopt a CICM missionary and write a message (encouraging
message to inspire him in his ministry).
 Learning the song: “Be NOT AFRAID”
 REFERENCES
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), Vatican Council II: The Conciliar
Documents.
Vol 1, New York: Costello Publishing Co., 1984
CICM, “Carrying on the Mission 100 Years of CICM in the Philippines”.
CICM
Philippines, 2007.
Constitutions and General Directory of the Congregation of the
Immaculate
Heart of Mary. Rome, 1988.
Rev. Fr. Verhelst, Daniel, CICM,“CICM Missionaries Past and Present”.
Leuven
University Press, 1995.
Godefroy Mukieng-a Kalond, CICM: “A CICM Bishop and Mission Ad
Gentes:
The Experience of Missionary Commitment in the Democratic
Republic of
Congo”, Chapter IV, and Laurent Mpongo, CICM: “The
Congregation of
 LESSON 2: DISTINCT CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE
CICM TO THE WORLD

Group Activity: (Groups of 5-10 members)

Each group is given a certain task to do (work on a
puzzle, act out a certain situation, solve a certain
dilemma, etc.). Let the students work on their own
problems/tasks. No further instructions. (This is to
allow the students to use their potentials, initiatives in
performing their respective roles). In the processing,
let the students recognize who among them emerged
as a leader, initiator, facilitator, innovator, artist, etc.
These are the qualities which are expected to come
out in relation to the contributions of the CICM to the
World.
 The Mission of the Twelve (Lk 9:1-6)
“He… gave them power and authority over
all demons and to cure diseases, and He sent
them to proclaim the kingdom of God, to heal
the sick… Take nothing with you for the trip:
no walking stick, no beggar’s bag, no food, no
money, not even an extra shirt… The disciples
left and travelled through all the villages,
preaching the Good News and healing people
everywhere.”
 Jesus entrusted the mission of evangelization
to His disciples and they accepted it. The Church and
all her members must participate in this evangelizing
and liberating mission , drawn from the very mission
of Christ, the greatest evangelizer. Witnessing to the
Gospel is always given importance.

Reiterating what the Church document tell us, “For the

Church, evangelizing means bringing the Good News
into all the strata of humanity, and through its
influence transforming humanity from within and
making it new: "Now I am making the whole of creation
new." (E.N. 18)
 Such a challenge of bringing social transformation is
clear. This is a call to all the faithful of God, a call to renew His
entire creation. In their response to such call, the CICM
missionaries, particularly in the Philippines are one in saying;
“We – the CICM Philippine Province, an International
Community of Religious Missionaries dedicated to the
Incarnate Word under the patronage of the Immaculate Heart
of Mary, with the inspiration of Théophile Verbist and his
companions, and sent to the nations particularly to where we
are most needed – commit ourselves to proclaim Christ and
foster the missionary consciousness of the local church
through our joyful and prophetic witness, and to keep alive a
pioneering spirit in our involvements.” This they realize in the
different ministries/apostolates and advocacies they have in
the different areas of the world where they are stationed -
pastoral, health care, education, interreligious dialogue, IP’s,
etc. Their witnessing to the Gospel of Christ is a powerful
means of bringing social transformation.
As missionaries, they have their distinct contributions
to the world such as pioneering/daring spirit, multi-
culturality, and social transformation.
In this work for social transformation, the
Founder himself, Fr. Theophile Verbist recognized it
necessary for one to be transformed first to become
truly an effective agent of transformation. To his sister
Elisa he wrote: “The missionary would jeopardize the
success of his efforts if, before attempting to reform
the world around him, he would not first study matters
in silence, observe with care, and, above all, exercise
an enduring patience.” It is from this experience that
he would challenge the novices in Belgium to test their
vocation well. They have to make sure their vocation is
rooted in a pure love of God.
Inspired by Christ and the CICM missionaries, our concrete contribution
for social transformation can come in different ways/forms:
Discovering first our distinct gifts and talents in order to be able to
identify ways of using them for the cause of the kingdom.
Use one’s leadership in promoting the welfare of fellow students such
as initiating/spearheading projects for the studentry like peer tutoring,
peer counselling, etc.
Participating in the different Church ministries - as altar servers, choir
members, lectors, commentators, ushers/usherettes, etc. For a
meaningful liturgical celebrations.
Joining groups/organizations which serve the cause of street children
and out of school youth to bring about genuine social transformation.
Using the social media responsibly for the dissemination of cause-
oriented advocacies locally and globally like “Greeneration”, “NO” to
Coal-fired Power Plants for JPIC, etc.
 
 REFERENCES
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), “Vatican Council II: The Conciliar
Documents”. Vol 1, New York: Costello Publishing Co., 1984.
CICM, “Carrying on the Mission 100 Years of CICM in the Philippines”.
CICM Philippines, 2007.
Constitutions and General Directory of the Congregation of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rome, 1988.
Rev. Fr. Verhelst, Daniel, CICM,“CICM Missionaries Past and Present”.
Leuven University Press, 1995.
 Rev. Fr. Amigleo, Ernesto, CICM, “Journey from Mission Church to
Local Church in Christ is Calling Me 150 Years of Service in God’s
Mission 1862-2012”. Makati: St. Pauls Philippines. 2012.
Rev. Fr. Mpongo, Laurent, CICM, “The Congregation of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary (CICM) and the Formation of the Local Clergy in
Congo (1916-1955) in Christ is Calling Me 150 Years of Service in
God’s Mission 1862-2012”. Makati: St. Pauls Philippines. 2012.
http://www.cicm-mission.org/en/about-cicm/who-are-we
 CHAPTER III.
CICM IN THE PHILIPPINES
This Chapter traces the story of the
growth and development, as well as the
setbacks, of the CICM since they set foot in the
Philippines in 1907. Significant persons,
events, and accomplishments are mentioned,
with the view of eliciting appreciation from the
students of how these zealous missionaries,
imbued with the spirituality of dedication to
the Incarnate Word, and under the patronage
of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, struggled to
do their “beautiful mission” in these Islands.
 
 LESSON 1: THE STAGES OF GROWTH

Activity: Beforehand, let the students (by

group/parish/Church) research on the history of their
parish/Church. Let them relate in class any striking
detail/event/story, and what do they learn from it.
OR
Activity : The teacher distributes anecdotes from the
booklets of Fr.Rex C. Salvilla Missionary Heart and
Aches (2008), and Missionary Guts and Bellies
(2012) to the students, individually or by groups of two
or more. Let the students narrate in their own words
what the anecdote is all about. The objective is for the
students to have a glimpse into the joyful yet difficult
 The Mission Statement of
Jesus
(Lk. 4:18-20)
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me,
because He has chosen Me to bring Good
News to the poor… to proclaim liberty to
the captives and recovery of sight to the
blind… set free the oppressed and
announce the that the time has come
when the Lord will save His people…”
 The mission of Jesus is liberating,
transforming, salvific. It liberates man
from all forms of miseries, and evil. It
penetrates all dimensions and strata of
life. Christ, our Savior, is an evangelizer,
one who teaches and proclaims the Good
News of salvation. As an evangelizer, He
proclaims the kingdom of God and the
center of His Good News is salvation, this
great gift of God which is liberation from
everything that oppresses man but which
is above all liberation from sin and the
Evil One.
 Ad Gentes Divinitus 1-5. The universal plan of God
for humankind which is salvation entails the missionary
nature of the Church; from the very beginning God had
called women and men to be in the forefront of the ad
extra missionary work, to reach out to the frontiers, to go
where there is the greatest need. That is exactly what the
CICM did when they accepted the invitation to do mission
in the Philippines. Their missionary presence here could be
roughly divided into three stages:
 The Pioneers (1907 to 1930’s): the arrival of the first
missionaries; the beginnings of missionary work in
Baguio and Benguet, Cervantes and Tagudin, Mountain
Province, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya, and in Manila; the
Philippine Mission becoming a CICM Province; the First
World War; the Catholic School Press; the beginnings of
Saint Louis University and Saint Mary University; and, the
new Diocese of Tuguegarao entrusted to a CICM bishop.
 Growth (1930’s to 1960’s): the creation of the Apostolic
Prefecture of the Mountain Province; the ordination of the
first native priest of the Montanosa; the Second World
War; the change of the Prefecture Apostolic into an
Apostolic Vicariate; the foundation of the Congregation
(later Sisters) of the Immaculate Heart of Mary/Tuding
Sisters; the start of the novitiate program; the transfer of
the Provincialate to Quezon City; the foundation of
Maryhurst Seminary; the beginnings of St. Louis Colleges
in San Fernando, Tuguegarao, (later University of St.
Louis) and Mandaue; the ordination of the first Filipino
CICM missionary.
 Expansion (1960’s to the present): the first Filipino CICMs
left for ad extra mission in Brazil; the creation of the
Prelature of Bayombong; the opening of Maryhill School
of Theology; the appointment of the first Filipino
Provincial; the separation of the Missionaries of Jesus.
 VIDEO CLIPS ON:

 THE NINE PIONEERS

 HISTORY OF MARYHURST
 HISTORY OF MARYSHORE
 ST. JOSEPH CHURCH IN KALINGA
 Having known the great sacrifices of
the CICM missionaries in coming to the
Philippines I would express my gratitude
to them by not easily complaining about
the discomforts brought about by the
weather (rainy or hot), calmly accepting
the fact that I do not live with a parent
because he/she is laboring abroad for
me, respecting differences in culture,
language, religion, etc.
 REFERENCES
Albert Depre, CICM, From a Tiny Shoot.
Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), “Vatican Council II: The
Conciliar Documents”. Vol 1, New York: Costello
Publishing Co., 1984. 
CICM, “Carrying on the Mission 100 Years of CICM in the
Philippines”. CICM Philippines, 2007.
Constitutions and General Directory of the Congregation of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rome, 1988. 
Rev. Fr. Verhelst, Daniel, CICM,“CICM Missionaries Past and
Present”. Leuven University Press, 1995. 
Bulatao, Romano, et.al., “The CICM Pioneers in the Philippines”,
in Growing as a Missionary Church.” CICM Publishing
House, Philippines. 2013.
“The CICM Story in the Philippine Setting” in 365 Days with the
Lord 2007, CICM Centennial Edition. Makati: St. Pauls,
2007.
LESSON 2: DISTINCT CONTRIBUTIONS
OF CICM PHILIPPINES

Activity: Let the students share about their

gifts .
 1 Cor 12:4-11(Unity and Variety):
Different forms of service but the same
Lord
Or
Mt 25:14-30 (The Parable of the Talents)

The Holy Spirit is responsible for the various

talents needed in the ministry; different skills and
talents are necessary in spreading the Gospel. Jesus
Himself speaks positively about developing the gifts
and talents with which we have been blessed by the
Lord.
 Perfectae Caritatis 8: “In the Church there
are many institutes . . . . engaged in different kinds
of apostolic work and endowed with gifts which vary
according to the grace that is given to them . . .”
The CICM missionaries in the Philippines
contributed in no small measure to the evangelizing
task/mission of the Church. A number of them have
left their distinct mark in different areas of
missionary endeavor. They have been recognized as
builders and pioneers, educators, catechists,
seminary formators, social scientists , philosophers
and theologians, and social justice advocates.
 I can contribute to the work of making
Christ and His Gospel made known to others through
the use of the gift/s I have been endowed with. If I
can sing, I can join the music ministry in our Parish.
I am an Education student, I can volunteer to
catechize the children in the public schools in our
Parish. If I can read well and loudly I can be a lector.

VIDEO CLIP ON:

THE CICM LEGACY IN THE PHILIPPINES
 
 
 REFERENCES

Austin, Flannery, OP (Gen. Ed.), “Vatican Council II: The

Conciliar Documents”. Vol 1, New York: Costello Publishing
Co., 1984.
CICM, “Carrying on the Mission 100 Years of CICM in the
Philippines”. CICM Philippines, 2007.
Constitutions and General Directory of the Congregation of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary. Rome, 1988. 
Depre, Albert, CICM. From a Tiny Shoot: The History of the RP
CICM Province 1907-1982.
CICM Rev. Fr. Verhelst, Daniel, CICM,“CICM Missionaries Past
and Present”. Leuven University Press, 1995. 
“The CICM Story in the Philippine Setting” in 365 Days with the
Lord 2007, CICM Centennial Edition. Makati: St. Pauls,
2007. 
LESSON 3: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

Activity: Recall times in your life when

you had a plan, when you seriously
charted a course of action for yourself.
Share to your seatmate what that plan
was, and also why you needed to make
such a plan. Were you able to
accomplish what you planned to
do/achieve? Why or why not?
 The Commissioning of the Disciples(Mt 28:11-
20)
“. . . . Go therefore and make disciples of all
nations . . . and I am with you always, until
the end of the age.”
Having accomplished His mission on earth, and before
ascending to the Father in heaven, Jesus commanded his
disciples to go forth and spread the Good News to the whole
world. Although they might still have had some hesitation
because of the recent event of Jesus’ death, His promise of
the Paraclete, and His assurance that He will be with them till
the end of time motivated them to even give up their lives so
that the story of how God journeys with His people might be
 Beginning with the Provincial Assembly
of 2014, and discussions here and there on the
existing document of 1998 and the Mission
Declaration of 2003, CICM Philippines came up
with its “Provincial Missionary Project” in 2016,
which seeks to reflect a transformative
missionary presence of the CICM in the
Philippines.
The document looks at the current
profile and description of the CICM Philippine
Province vis-à-vis a general description of the
Church in the Philippines.
Then it takes a critical analysis of and
defines the local missionary challenges, then
prioritizes ad extra and ad intra
commitments, finally spelling out the
planning of the implementation of the
Missionary Project. Several Action Plans are
drawn up including the animation, follow-up,
and monitoring of said Project.

 VIDEOCLIP ON THE MISSIONARY PROJECTS

OF THE CICM IN THE PHILIPPINES
(MISSIONARY PRIORITIES)
 Being in a CICM school, now
towards the end of my Second Year, I
should endeavor to find out what are the
concerns/priorities/Advocacies of the
CICM as reflected in the programs and
activities of my school, and involve
myself actively in these programs.
 
 CULMINATING ACTIVITY

 Field
trip to CICM Institutions like
Maryhurst, Baguio Cathedral, MST,
Provincial House, CICM Museum, etc.)
 REFERENCE
CICM Philippines: The Provincial Missionary Project.
Quezon City, 2016.