ADVISORY

To all concerned kindly take note: the entrance exam for incoming Freshmen for School Year 2011-2012 has been moved from January 8, 2011 to January 15, 2011. Meanwhile the exam scheduled on January 22, 2011 stays as is. All other entrance exam schedules are retained. Please be advised.

ANNOUNCEMENT for SY2011-2012

Please see latest blog post below where you can download admission guidelines and other required documents.

Episcopal Commission on Vocations new Exec. Secretary

Episcopal Commission on Vocations new Exec. Secretary
Fr. Rochester Charles Resuello, Director of the Lipa Archdiocesan Commission on Vocations was appointed new Executive Secretary of the Episcopal Commission on Vocations during the 22nd National Vocation Convention last April 2010. Resuello is the first Executive Secretary who is not from the National Capital Region (NCR). He will officially seat as the ECV Executive Secretary after the Bishops' Plenary Assembly on July 2010. The ECV is currently headed by Boac Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista. Other officials of the commission are the Bishop Florentino Lavarias, Bacolod Bishop Vicente Navarra, Cabanatuan Bishop Sofronio Bancud, Cotabato Auxilliary Bishop John Bagaforo, San de Antique Bishop Jose Romero Lazo and Ipil Bishop Julius Tonel.

Sacerdotal at Batangas City Coliseum

Sacerdotal at Batangas City Coliseum
The SFS cast had their Sacerdotal play at Batangas Coliseum last May 18, 2010. Click above image to see more pics.

Groundbreaking Ceremony & Dinner For A Cause

Groundbreaking Ceremony & Dinner For A Cause
Fr. Joden Tenorio leads priest-formators, teachers, seminarians, parents, donors and supporters in the blessing and groundbreaking rites last April 24 for a new covered basketball court that will be built in the SFS Minor Seminary compound. A dinner followed afterwards. Click above image to see more event pics.

DOWNLOADABLE ADMISSION AND RECOMMENDATION FORMS

Please see latest blog post below

Batch 2010

Batch 2010
Senior seminarians comprising Batch 2010 presents a special number of their own composition during graduation rites. Click above image for more graduation pics.

Top of Class 2010

Top of Class 2010
John Paulo Ruedas delivers his valedictory speech as he led 12 seniors of the St. Francis de Sales Minor Seminary during graduation ceremonies last March 26, 2010.

66TH KSFS ANNIVERSARY

66TH KSFS ANNIVERSARY
The Kapisanan ni San Francisco de Sales celebrated its 66th founding anniversary last March 13, 2010 with no less Archbishop Arguelles leading the Holy Mass. Activities during the whole day celebration included a recollection led by Fr. Junie Maralit, special numbers by seminarians and awarding of door prizes to KSFS members and supporters.

SENIOR'S RETREAT

SENIOR'S RETREAT
St. Francis Minor Seminary senior students held a retreat at the Canossa House of Spirituality in Tagaytay City last March 9-11, 2010. Part of the retreat was the pilgrimage to the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church and Ina ng Laging Saklolo Parish Church, two Marian Churches in the city which are both under the administration of Capuchin Fathers. This was to recognize the maternal role of Mary in conceiving the priestly vocation.

SEMINARIANS GO CAMPING

SEMINARIANS GO CAMPING
Seminarians went on a camping trip last Feb. 18 to 20 at Sta. Teresita, Batangas near the Taal Lake. Activities included team-building exercises and forest survival tutorials. According to Fr. Joden, the seminarians were exposed to the beauty of nature and was a perfect place to reflect on God's goodness.

FAMILY DAY 2010

FAMILY DAY 2010
Select seminarians receive academic recognition and enjoy time with parents and kins during the first Family Day of 2010 held last Feb. 7 and sponsored by parents of 1st Year seminarians.

THE RECTOR'S MESSAGE

My dear seminarians,

It’s been quite awhile since I had my formal dialogue with you. I consider the time I sent you home during Home visits and my reception every after your visit my time to give you the “rector’s talk”. But I felt the need now to give you some advice as the head of the house with regards to your formation as a seminarian.

I will not be talking about discipline nor about spirituality because they are tasks of the prefect of discipline and the spiritual director. Fr. Toter and Fr. Quini regularly talk regarding rules and your behavior while inside the seminary; and Fr. Richard, Fr. Bubut ,Fr. Jun-jun and Fr. Clarence our guest spiritual director, always avail themselves for your sanctification. Let us say that we, your formators, are here to help you mold yourself in order to become a worthy priest in the future.

Let me talk to you about the nature of our seminary. Please bear in mind that you are not in an ordinary school like La Salle or Canossa. We are far different from them. We have a separate identity. They are just an ordinary school for elementary and high school --- but with class. Ordinary. No different from any other basic educational institution.

Seminary is an apostolate of the church. Our church where we belong to wants to continue Christ’s mission to spread the Good news. She does not want to end Christ’s word, “I will be with you until the end of the world”. Thus, it is the duty of the Church to continue forming priests for the continuation of her & Christ’s mission on earth. You (seminarians) are now the hope of the Church.

If the Archdiocese of Lipa has not responded to this call of the church, to take care the priestly vocations, we will not all be here and there might not be a chance for us to meet. We are here first and foremost because of this mission --- to form and care the vocations to the priesthood. We could have enjoyed life in the parish serving thousands of men and women. But because the Church knows that it is important to form future priests, seven priests were assigned here just to take care your vocation. We are here for the Church’s mission and for you.

Thus, what I am now asking from you is, first, have a grateful heart. You might have felt already that you are a blessing to your family when you choose to enter the minor seminary. Many have change after you entered the seminary. Your parents saw your decision as a blessing to the family. And I tell you, the whole archdiocese is also happy and grateful for having 80 seminarians this year. Priests that I meet always asked me, “ilan na ba ang ating mga seminarista sa minor?” and I always responded, “80 na po”. And they always remarked, “ang galling! (Sabay ngiti at tapik sa balikat.)”. You really are a blessing to us.

Second, openness to the formation. There are things that you cannot understand and keeps you bothered by these especially when you are alone with yourself. Times that formation needs you to give up something that you most love--- like playing. Why you have to do this, why you have to feel this way. But one thing will I tell you now, when you become a priest, there are so many experiences, circumstances and opportunities that you will not hastily understand--- that will remain a mystery to you--- that your only tool is your faith and your love for the church. You may feel hurt because we always wanted you to do something that you do not like to do ---- but for us this will bring good to you as a seminarian.

Third, develop while here in minor seminary your love for prayer and devotions. When you become priest someday, one thing will always be put to compromise--- your prayer time. While here in minor seminary, you are not expected to be completely expert in prayer. What is demanded from you now is “to come to know and follow Jesus” (PDV). Knowing Jesus through scriptures, sacraments and your own personal faith experiences will drive you to love Jesus.

The effectiveness of any priestly formation is not based on the formation program alone. I believe that the bulk of formation is founded on the person of seminarian. Thus I encourage you to heed the call of our dear patron saint, St. Francis De Sales, to have a holy desire of a devout life (a life completely dedicated to God).

Fr. Joden Tenorio

5 October 2009

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Skeds of Entrance Exams for New Freshmen

To all concerned kindly take note: the entrance exam for incoming Freshmen for School Year 2011-2012 has been moved from January 8, 2011 to January 15, 2011. Meanwhile the exam scheduled on January 22, 2011 stays as is. All other entrance exam schedules are retained. Please be advised.

Dates of Entrance Examination:
December 11, 2010
January 15 & 22, 2011
February 12 & 26, 2011
March 12, 2011

Thursday, November 25, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENT for SY2011-2012

The following documents (in pdf format) can be downloaded by clicking on each of the items below:

1. ANNOUNCEMENT for SY2011-2012
2. Application Form for Admission
3. Recommendation form.A
4. Recommendation form.B
5. Recommendation form.C

Monday, April 26, 2010

SFS Hails 12 New Graduates

Twelve seniors completed their seminary formation and academic requirements en route to joining the St. Francis de Sales Minor Seminary Commencement Exercises last March 26 at the SFS chapel.

The graduates were: Sem. Marc Justine M. Alvarez (Most Holy Trinity Parish, Batangas City), Sem. John Bryan S. Bulanhagui (Immaculate Conception Parish, Batangas City), Sem. Roman Vincent L. Casajeros (Immaculate Conception Parish,Batangas City), Sem. Ceferino Antonio P. Castillo (St. Isidore Labrador Parish, Calamba City), Sem. Lydelle Irenor J. Castillo (St. Isidore Labrador Parish, Cuenca), Sem. Brylle Niño L. Combinido (St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Cabuyao, Laguna), Sem. Ryan Mar S. Delos Reyes (St. Vincent Ferrer Parish,Tuy) Sem. Demetrio Abraham A. Hernandez III (Immaculate Conception Parish,Balayan), Sem. Kevin Gerard P. Hirang (St. Sebastian Parish, Lipa), Sem. Michael Jeo L. Jose (St. Martin of Tours Parish, Taal), Sem. John Paulo S. Ruedas (St. Francis Xavier Parish, Nasugbu)and Sem. Job S. Villaviray (St. Francis Xavier Parish, Nasugbu).

Eucharistic Celebration began at around 9 am presided by Msgr. Ruben Dimaculangan together with the seminary priest formators. Commencement rites followed soon afterwards.

Sem. John Paulo S. Ruedas led Batch 2010 as he emerged the First Honorable Mention. Sem. Brylle Niño L. Combinido, on the other hand, was declared as the Second Honorable Mention. Sem. Ceferino Antonio P. Castillo got the Third Honorable Mention. And lastly, Sem. Marc Justine M. Alvarez came up as the Fourth Honorable Mention.

Special academic and extracurricular awards were also given to the outstanding graduates. The recipients were Sem. Michael Jeo L. Jose as the Artist of the Year;Sem. Ceferino Antonio P. Castillo as the Athlete of the Year; Sem. John Paulo S. Ruedas got both the Best in Latin and Best in Spanish awards; Sem. Brylle Niño L. Combinido as the Writer of the Year; Sem. Ryan Mar S. Delos Reyes accepted the Shakespeare Award; Sem. Marc Justine M. Alvarez got the Cultural Award and Sem. Job S. Villaviray was recognized with the Leadership Award.

Also, top solicitors for Salesius 2010 were given special recognition. They were Sem. Kevin Gerard P. Hirang, Sem. Bernard Joseph Cabrera, Sem. Kent Macrose Cabrera and Sem. Jospeh Benjamin Joseph Vallejos.

Finally, Sem. John Paulo S. Ruedas was conferred the St. Joseph Award for expressing the virtues and characteristics of St. Joseph, the patron of the Archdiocese of Lipa. Unfortunately, the sought-after St. Francis de Sales Award, which is the highest award given to a graduating seminarian, was not given as there's no seminarian that had fulfilled the requirements for the award.

Special distinctions were made for the Religion awardees of the Revalida, the seniors' comprehensive exam in religion. Accepting the distinction of Meritissimus were Sem. Kevin Gerard P. Hirang and Sem. Brylle Niño L. Combinido; for Bene Meritus was Sem. John Paulo S. Ruedas and Meritus for Sem. Marc Justine M. Alvarez. (Story taken from The Seed, official publication of the SFS Seminary)

Saturday, March 27, 2010

SFS Admission & Recommendation Forms SY 2010 - 2011

The forms are in pdf format. Please make sure that your computer has an Adobe Reader application. If you have none, you can download the latest version of Adobe Reader here.

Click on each item below to download the file:
1. Application Form for Admission
2. Recommendation Form A
3. Recommendation Form B
4. Recommendation Form C

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

2009 October - November Schedule

Second FAMILY DAY - Sunday Oct 4, 2009

8:30 am - Arrival
9:00 am - Mass
10:00 am - Merienda
10:30 am - Assembly
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 pm - Socialization
- First SALESIUS Counting
2:30 pm - Card giving
- Home sweet home
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Oct 3&4 - Recollection
Oct 4 - Second Family Day
Oct 5 - Launching of English Month
Oct 9 - Going Home
Oct 11 - Coming Back
Oct 13 - Rosary Rally
Oct 17 - Journalism Workshop
Oct 24 - Highlight English Month
Oct 26-28 - Second Quarterly Exam
Oct 29 - Semestral Break
Nov 3 - Coming Back
Nov 6-7 - Recollection
Nov 13 - Going Home
- LYF Seminar (4th Yr)
Nov 15 - Coming Back
Nov 25 - Going Home (1st, 2nd & 4th Yr)
Nov 26 - SANGKAN 3 (La Union)
Nov 30 - Coming Back

Sunday, September 6, 2009

September 2009 Schedule Of Activities

Sept 4-5 Recollection
7-8 Academic Evaluation
12 National Pilgrimage for Peace
13 OPLAN Linis: "Parents ko, linis tayo para sa Sangkan kay Kristo"
Dry run for SANGKAN 4
21-23 SANGKAN Preparation
22 GOING HOME of First Year and Second Year
24-25 SANGKAN event
25 GOING HOME of Third Year and Fourth Year
27 COMING BACK

Monday, June 29, 2009

July - August Seminary Schedule (SY 2009 - 2010)

JULY
3 Faculty Meeting
3-4 Recollection
4 SCO Meeting
5 Prefect’s Talk
6 Launching of Nutrition Month / Talk: Skin Care
7 SD & Counselor’s Talk
9-10 Sports Fest ’09 / Going home
12 Coming back
14 SD & Counselor’s Talk
15 Class Mass
16 OLMC Feast day
17 Dental Check-up / Faculty Meeting
18 Sports Training
21 SD & Counselor’s Talk
23 Formators’ Mtg.
24 SUBMISSION OF 1ST QUARTERLY EXAMS / Going Home
26 Coming back / Rector’s Talk
27 Food Festival ‘09
28 SD & Counselor’s Talk
31-1 Recollection

AUGUST
1 Sports Training
2 First Family Day / Salesius ’10 Kick-off
4 Priests’ Day / SD & Counselor’s Talk
7 Faculty Meeting
8 Sports Training
11 SD & Counselor’s Talk
12 Class Mass
12-14 FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION / Going home (Aug. 14)
16 Coming back
17-21 RETREAT – SEMINARIANS & TEACHERS
20 Formators’ Meeting
22 Sports Training
24-28 LINGGO NG WIKA
25 SD & Counselor’s Talk
28 SUBMISSION OF 1ST QUARTERLY GRADES / Faculty Meeting/
Going Home
30 Coming back / Rector’s talk

MISSION

With docility to the Holy Spirit, we, the community in formation of St. Francis de Sales Seminary, High School Unit, under the maternal guidance of Mary, commit ourselves to grow in the life of INTERIOR DISCIPLINE, PRAYER, LOVE AND COMPASSION FOR OTHERS, as we develop in us the virtues of honesty and gentleness, humility and simplicity, diligence in study and sense of service to the Church and community, after the examples of St. Francis de Sales.

VISION

A maturing Catholic young person nurturing in himself the seeds of priestly vocation while developing his personal relationship with God and others, and manifesting love for studies following the spirit of St. Francis de Sales.

Administrative Staff

Administrative Staff
Rev. Fr. Jose Dennis S. Tenorio
Rector
Rev. Fr. Oscar L. Andal
Vice Rector/Principal
Rev. Fr. Richard A. Hernandez
Procurator / Spiritual Director
Rev. Fr. Rochester Charles A. Resuello
Vocation Director/Prefect of Discipline
Rev. Fr. Luis Manuel R. Lucero
Sports Moderator / Spiritual Director
Sr. Julie S. Micosa, MCSH
Counselor

FACULTY MEMBERS

Miss Chariza B. Collera
Mrs. Corazon M. Flores
Miss Maria Gracia B. Gonzáles
Mrs. Jasmin M. Gonda
Mrs. Mignon Rosario L. Fernandez