At the end of 2010, Ignacio Rosselot, president of Fondacio, delivers his Christmas message.
Christmas Message 2010 IRosselot
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Saturday, December 25, 2010
An Invitation to Join IFFAsia for the Schoolyear 2011-2012
The Institute of Formation, Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) is now open for application from potential applicants for the schoolyear 2011-2012.
The Institute hopes, through the formation, to build up young leaders and pastoral workers who can take initiatives, give leadership, and bring development and renewal in Asian Church and Society.
IFFAsia Promo Letter 2010
Download these forms for your reference.
IFFAsia Application Kit Dec2010
IFFAsia Information Kit Dec2010
Please be guided by our Application Process below.
IFFAsia Application Process 2010
The Institute hopes, through the formation, to build up young leaders and pastoral workers who can take initiatives, give leadership, and bring development and renewal in Asian Church and Society.
IFFAsia Promo Letter 2010
Download these forms for your reference.
IFFAsia Application Kit Dec2010
IFFAsia Information Kit Dec2010
Please be guided by our Application Process below.
IFFAsia Application Process 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Invitation to IFFAsia Open Session: Youth Ministry
The Institute of Formation, Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) is holding its newly developed module on Youth Ministry for the public from 4 to 14 January 2011.
This youth ministry module will cover the situation and challenges facing the youth in Asia, the stages of discipleship, framework and principles of youth ministry, with practical workshops and rich exchange of experiences of mission.
We also would like to take this opportunity to have a dialogue (8 January) on youth situation and youth ministry in Asian countries.
We believe that this session and dialogue can help bring about new perspectives and equip participants with knowledge, skills, attitudes and relevant tools for the mission with young people.
Please download the brochure for your reference & send your name and contact detail to ifa.fondacio@gmail.com for registration.
IFFAsia Brochure - Youth Ministry 2011
This youth ministry module will cover the situation and challenges facing the youth in Asia, the stages of discipleship, framework and principles of youth ministry, with practical workshops and rich exchange of experiences of mission.
We also would like to take this opportunity to have a dialogue (8 January) on youth situation and youth ministry in Asian countries.
We believe that this session and dialogue can help bring about new perspectives and equip participants with knowledge, skills, attitudes and relevant tools for the mission with young people.
Please download the brochure for your reference & send your name and contact detail to ifa.fondacio@gmail.com for registration.
IFFAsia Brochure - Youth Ministry 2011
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Word of the Month (December 2010)
Psalm 72
Endow the king with your justice, O God,
the royal son with your righteousness.
May he judge your people in righteousness,
your afflicted ones with justice.
May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
the hills the fruit of righteousness.
May he defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
may he crush the oppressor.
May he endureas long as the sun,
as long as the moon, through all generations.
May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
like showers watering the earth.
In his days may the righteous flourish
and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
May he rule from sea to sea
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
May the desert tribes bow before him
and his enemies lick the dust.
May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores
bring tribute to him.
May the kings of Sheba and Seba
present him gifts.
May all kings bow down to him
and all nations serve him.
For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
the afflicted who have no one to help.
He will take pity on the weak and the needy
and save the needy from death.
He will rescue them from oppression and violence,
for precious is their blood in his sight.
Long may he live!
May gold from Sheba be given him.
May people ever pray for him
and bless him all day long.
May grain abound throughout the land;
on the tops of the hills may it sway.
May the crops flourish like Lebanon
and thrive like the grass of the field.
May his name endure forever;
may it continue as long as the sun.
Then all nations will be blessed through him,
and they will call him blessed.
Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel,
who alone does marvelous deeds.
Praise be to his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and Amen.
Endow the king with your justice, O God,
the royal son with your righteousness.
May he judge your people in righteousness,
your afflicted ones with justice.
May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
the hills the fruit of righteousness.
May he defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
may he crush the oppressor.
May he endureas long as the sun,
as long as the moon, through all generations.
May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
like showers watering the earth.
In his days may the righteous flourish
and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
May he rule from sea to sea
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
May the desert tribes bow before him
and his enemies lick the dust.
May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores
bring tribute to him.
May the kings of Sheba and Seba
present him gifts.
May all kings bow down to him
and all nations serve him.
For he will deliver the needy who cry out,
the afflicted who have no one to help.
He will take pity on the weak and the needy
and save the needy from death.
He will rescue them from oppression and violence,
for precious is their blood in his sight.
Long may he live!
May gold from Sheba be given him.
May people ever pray for him
and bless him all day long.
May grain abound throughout the land;
on the tops of the hills may it sway.
May the crops flourish like Lebanon
and thrive like the grass of the field.
May his name endure forever;
may it continue as long as the sun.
Then all nations will be blessed through him,
and they will call him blessed.
Praise be to the LORD God, the God of Israel,
who alone does marvelous deeds.
Praise be to his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and Amen.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
What do you hope for?
All of us have hopes — greater and lesser hopes — by which we live each day. We have hopes for our families, our children, our friends and loved ones, our community, society and the world. And even as our human hopes are fulfilled there is the realization of the need for a greater hope, for the infinite, something that will always be more than we can attain by our own human efforts. The virtue of Christian hope directs our minds and hearts to God. “To come to know God — the true God — means to receive Christian hope” (Spe Salvi, 3, Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Benedict XVI on Christian Hope).
What does it mean to live by Christian hope today? How does our Christian hope as God’s children deepen our spiritual life and strengthen the building of God’s Kingdom here on earth?
With these questions in their hearts, Fondacio Philippines and the Institute of Formation Fondacio Asia (IFFAsia) venture on their first concert of hope, entitled “Dare to Dream” on December 5, 2010, 6:00PM at the UP Abelardo Hall, Diliman, Quezon City, featuring the award-winning Hail Mary the Queen Children's Choir.
Hail Mary the Queen Children's Choir (HMTQCC) is the masterful blending of voices of children, seven to eighteen years old. With the primary objective of singing in Eucharistic celebrations and other liturgical feasts, HMTQCC started its roots as a parish choir adhering to their motto of “Prayer and Service through song”. They have been part of the music ministry of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish since 1999, Mary the Queen Parish since 2001 and Christ the King Parish since 2004. The choir has been nurtured by the untiring efforts of their choirmaster, Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan together with collaborating artist, Jude B. Roldan. In the quest for excellence, the choir joined the 3rd Choir Olympics in Bremen, Germany in July 2004 and came home as the Olympic Champion in the Music of the Religions Category. Since then, they have used their talents in helping various organizations in their fund-raising projects and are a mainstay in cultural events. Most recently, they participated in the Asian Choir Games where they won several medals.
As we reflect on the presence of a radical and life-changing hope in today’s world, we invite everyone to a beautiful evening of music and songs, and testimonies of hope.
Together, let us all dare to dream and to make our hope for God’s Kingdom a reality!
Manny San Luis
Fondacio Philippines
We invite you to celebrate hope with us on Dec. 5, 2010. For inquiries regarding ticket reservations and sponsorships, please contact
Ms. Betty San Luis (Fondacio Philippines), mobile nos. +63-917-8570320 or +63-923-4479316, or
Ms. Maribel Castillo (IFFAsia), mobile no. +63-905-3305863 or landline +63-2-9373681.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Word of the Month (November 2010)
Isaiah 2: 1-5
The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
In days to come
the mountain of the Lord's house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;
all the nations shall stream to it.
Many peoples shall come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord;
to the house of the God of Jacob;
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths."
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord!
The word that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
In days to come
the mountain of the Lord's house
shall be established as the highest of the mountains,
and shall be raised above the hills;
all the nations shall stream to it.
Many peoples shall come and say,
"Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord;
to the house of the God of Jacob;
that he may teach us his ways
and that we may walk in his paths."
For out of Zion shall go forth instruction,
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
He shall judge between the nations,
and shall arbitrate for many peoples;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn war any more.
O house of Jacob,
come, let us walk
in the light of the Lord!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Word of the Month (October 2010)
2 Timothy 1: 6-8, 13-14
For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.
Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.
Do not be ashamed, then, of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.
Hold to the standard of sound teaching that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Understanding the Word of God Today
IFFAsia invites each one to attend a Theological Series entitled "Understanding the Word of God Today". This series, which is being conducted as part of IFFAsia's Laity in Mission Program, consists of four (4) sessions, discussing different topics which tackle the relevance of God's Word to one's faith life today. It will be conducted during four Saturdays, starting September 25, 2010.
Topics covered are:
Session 1 - The Meaning of Renewal in Vatican II (September 25, 2010). It discusses the basic thrusts of Aggiornamento and Ad Fontes, and the importance of revelation as God's Word in the document Dei Verbum.
Session 2 - Word of God as Unconditional Loving (October 16, 2010). It deals with the meaning and implications of God's Word for lay spirituality.
Session 3 - Word of God as God's Offer of Life and Love in History (November 13, 2010). It explores ordinary experiences in the world as the setting for salvation.
Session 4 - Faith as Obedience to the Word of God (December 11, 2010). It presents a contrast between rationalistic and personalistic interpretation of faith.
Resource speaker is Dr. Jose M. de Mesa, a noted Filipino Catholic lay theologian.
A minimal fee of P250 will be charged for each session, to cover cost of snacks and session materials.
Interested participants can contact the Administration Office of IFFAsia at telephone number (02)937-3681. For more details, please refer to the attached invitation.
IFFAsia 2010 Theological Series
Topics covered are:
Session 1 - The Meaning of Renewal in Vatican II (September 25, 2010). It discusses the basic thrusts of Aggiornamento and Ad Fontes, and the importance of revelation as God's Word in the document Dei Verbum.
Session 2 - Word of God as Unconditional Loving (October 16, 2010). It deals with the meaning and implications of God's Word for lay spirituality.
Session 3 - Word of God as God's Offer of Life and Love in History (November 13, 2010). It explores ordinary experiences in the world as the setting for salvation.
Session 4 - Faith as Obedience to the Word of God (December 11, 2010). It presents a contrast between rationalistic and personalistic interpretation of faith.
Resource speaker is Dr. Jose M. de Mesa, a noted Filipino Catholic lay theologian.
A minimal fee of P250 will be charged for each session, to cover cost of snacks and session materials.
Interested participants can contact the Administration Office of IFFAsia at telephone number (02)937-3681. For more details, please refer to the attached invitation.
IFFAsia 2010 Theological Series
Friday, September 3, 2010
IFFAsia First Youth Pastoral Team - Journey of China Summer Camp
Fondacio Asia was invited to conduct a Summer Camp in Northern China, which was organised for university students and high school graduates. More than 350 youth attended this 2-week camp. We were a team of 7 animators composed mostly of IFFAsia graduates from China and Malaysia sent on this mission trip. This is the first time for most of us to be there.
During the time in China, we shared food and experiences with the young, we helped them to discover themselves as the beloved children of God, to know the attitudes in building a community and how to face the challenges in daily life and in community. We journeyed together with faith, walked through the pilgrimage of Exodus Walk, searching and experiencing God's greatest Love from the ancient to the modern world.
Despite our differences and challenges, we experienced together the Spirit of Communion, witnessing the Love of God in our lives and also sharing our Hopes for the young people of China. May God bless this land and her people. Amen.
(Video presented by Mag Chin, IFFAsia Batch 2006-2007)
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Word of the Month (September 2010)
Wisdom 9: 13-18
"For who can learn the counsel of God?
Or who can discern what the Lord wills?
For the reasoning of mortals is worthless,
and our designs are likely to fail;
for a perishable body weighs down the soul,
and this earthy tent burdens the thoughtful mind.
We can hardly guess at what is on earth,
and what is at hand we find with labor;
but who has traced out what is in the heavens?
Who has learned your counsel,
unless you have given wisdom
and sent your holy spirit from on high?
And thus the paths of those on earth were set right,
and people were taught what pleases you,
and were saved by wisdom."
"For who can learn the counsel of God?
Or who can discern what the Lord wills?
For the reasoning of mortals is worthless,
and our designs are likely to fail;
for a perishable body weighs down the soul,
and this earthy tent burdens the thoughtful mind.
We can hardly guess at what is on earth,
and what is at hand we find with labor;
but who has traced out what is in the heavens?
Who has learned your counsel,
unless you have given wisdom
and sent your holy spirit from on high?
And thus the paths of those on earth were set right,
and people were taught what pleases you,
and were saved by wisdom."
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