SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna — Turning Halloween into a celebration of faith instead of fear, the SPC Cathedral Youth Commission hosted “Dress Like a Saint, Act Like a Saint” on November 2 at the Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul the First Hermit in San Pablo City.
The event was led by Monsignor Jerry Bitoon, Fr. Lance Domingo, and Bro. Jolo Lopez and Bro. Emman de Luna, with support from the parish clergy and youth mentors.
A total of 108 young participants joined the celebration, including 22 children from the parish’s Children’s Ministry under the coordination of Ms. Aileen Fernandez. The activity encouraged young people to celebrate the season by imitating the lives and virtues of the saints rather than the typical horrors and frights associated with Halloween.
The San Pablo Cathedral, founded in 1586 and serving as the seat of the Diocese of San Pablo, provided a meaningful setting for the event. Its historic and spiritual atmosphere underscored the parish’s mission to nurture faith among the youth.
Following a short liturgy, participants took part in devotions, group activities, and a “saint dress-up” segment where they portrayed various saints through creative costumes and brief reflections. Organizers said this format helped deepen the participants’ understanding of holiness in a joyful and relatable way.
Parish leaders said the event is part of a wider effort to make faith formation engaging and relevant. The SPC Cathedral Youth Commission plans to hold monthly reflection sessions and community outreach programs to continue inspiring young parishioners beyond the November celebration of San Pablo, providing a meaningful setting for the event. Its historic atmosphere highlighted the parish’s ongoing commitment to nurturing young disciples of faith.
Following a short liturgy, participants engaged in devotions, group activities, and a “saint dress-up” segment where they portrayed saints through costumes and short reflections. Organizers said this creative approach helped the youth connect with the saints’ stories and virtues in a personal and relatable way.
Parish leaders said the activity is part of a broader effort to strengthen faith formation among youth through dynamic, communal experiences. The SPC Cathedral Youth Commission plans to hold monthly reflection sessions and community outreach programs to build on the enthusiasm generated by the celebration.
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