OLSHS Culminates United Nations and Holy Rosary Month with a Grand Celebration

Quezon City, Philippines – Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (OLSHS) successfully held its Culminating Activity for United Nations and the Month of the Holy Rosary on October 30, 2024. The event, themed “The Path to Peace: Cultivating Faith through the Rosary”, combined spirituality and cultural appreciation, fostering a deeper understanding of faith and unity among students.

A Prayerful Start: Living Rosary and Marian Devotion

The day began at 7:00 AM with a Morning Offering and Flag Ceremony, followed by a Living Rosary, where students led prayers and reflections on the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

Each grade level played a special role in the prayer:

• Grade 7 enacted the Resurrection of Jesus,

• Grade 8 depicted the Ascension,

• Grade 9 illustrated the Descent of the Holy Spirit,

• Grade 10 dramatized the Assumption of Mary, and

• Grades 11 and 12 presented the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The solemnity of the prayer was enhanced by Marian images held by student representatives, symbolizing devotion and faith. The event concluded with the Coronation of the Blessed Mother, floral offerings, and a Marian hymn sung by the Kinder pupils, reinforcing the school's commitment to faith formation.

A Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Unity

The second part of the program, starting at 9:00 AM, focused on the United Nations Celebration, highlighting global peace and solidarity. The event featured an In-house Parade of Saints, titled “Saints United: A March of Peaceful Spirits”, where students dressed as saints and religious figures.

The parade order was as follows:

• Kindergarten 1 – Angel costumes

• Kindergarten 2 – Marian or Saints costumes

• Grades 1 to 6 – Marian or Saints costumes

• Grades 7 to 12 – UN-inspired costumes

Special Presentations and Recognition

The event also showcased musical and cultural presentations, including:

• “Unity in Faith: A Saintly Intermission”, featuring intermission performances from various grade levels,

• “UN Divine Unity: An Intermission of Peace”, where students paid tribute to different cultures, and

• A Marian Tribute, led by different grade levels.

One of the highlights was the Fashion for Peace: A UN Costume Parade, where students dressed in costumes representing different nations, promoting diversity and global awareness. Winners of the Best Dressed Saints and UN Costume Contest were also recognized.

Fostering Peace through Faith and Culture

The culminating activity was a meaningful blend of prayer, cultural appreciation, and advocacy for peace. Sr. Rhena Sherra H. Caranzo, A.R., the School Principal, in her opening remarks, emphasized the significance of faith in fostering global peace, encouraging students to live out the values of prayer, respect, and unity.

As the program ended with closing remarks from the AP Club and a final prayer led by the Vocation Club, students and faculty alike reflected on the importance of integrating faith into daily life and being ambassadors of peace in their communities.

The OLSHS Culminating Activity for United Nations and the Month of the Holy Rosary was a resounding success, leaving a lasting impression on all participants. It was a celebration of faith, culture, and unity, reminding everyone that the path to peace begins with prayer and action.

Viva La Virgin! Viva OLSHS!