Hapag Layko Brochure 2023 Final Version

THE PROGRAMS AND MODULES II. STUDIES IN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY IV.
TRAINING FOR BASIC ECCLESIAL

COMMUNITIES
This is for lay people who are involved in
HAPAG-LAYKO is a program of St. Vincent Christian education in their parishes and
School of Theology (SVST). It is consist of small communities, such as speakers in These 4 modules are for those involved or will
General Theology Lecture Series and four (4) evangelization seminars, lecturers in be involved in the organization, formation , and
retreat/recollections, parish theology training of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs).
specific formation programs. The lessons are classes, facilitators of various formation
taught in combined Pilipino and English programs, catechists, and Christian Living (They can be BEC organizers, coordinators,
languages. educators. The program has 4 teaching core groups, or pastoral formation teams. Each
modules; each module runs for 9 class
The general aim of HAPAG-LAYKO is to form
meetings: WE OFFER: of the 4 modules has 9 class meetings.
and train lay leaders so that they can 1. (How to Do) Theology of Everyday Life 1. Basic Organizing Process
effectively perform their responsibilities in 2. Doing Theology on the Human Person 2. The Bible and the Christian Community
3. Doing Theology on Jesus for Filipinos 3. Managing and Sustaining BECs
their respective parishes and communities.
4. Doing Theology with Catholic Social
The courses are contextualized for the lay 4. Theology and Spirituality of BECs
Teaching
condition, involving lectures, workshops, and V. SPIRITUALITY AND THE LAITY
practical exercises, and focusing not only on
the skills but also on the vocation and The course seeks to fill in a perceived gap: the
spirituality of service of the laity. need for attitudes, values, symbols and even
life-style consistent with the faith-life situation
I. GENERAL THEOLOGY LECTURE SERIES of lay people which can be summed up in the
III. TRAINING FOR LAY LITURGICAL rubric spirituality.” The program is open to
All participants in HAPAG-LAYKO take this MINISTRIES anyone who wants to go deeply in practicing
program before any of the specific formation. Christian Spirituality in their everyday life. It has
It is composed of 9 Lecture Series, offered This program promotes Christian celebrations to be 4 teaching modules; each module runs for 9
only during the 1st semester. They deal with more meaningful with the full, conscious and active class meetings:
various topics in the Christian faith, which are participation of the laity. Participants involved in
liturgical animation such as lay Eucharistic ministers, 1. General Introduction to Christian Spirituality
explained through the Bible and in a
lectors, commentators, members of worship
contemporary, relevant way. The topics are: 2. Lay Spirituality
committees, and others. They are encouraged to
God’s Revelation, The Human Person, Mary, take all 4 modules; each module runs for 9 class 3. Vincentian Spirituality
Mother of Jesus & Model Disciple, Catholic meetings: 4. Marian Spirituality
Social Teaching, The Church, Jesus of CERTIFICATES
Nazareth, The Christ, and Liturgy and 1. Liturgical Theology and History
The “Certificate of Completion” is awarded to
Sacraments. 2.The Word of God in the Liturgy
anyone who completes the General Lecture Series
3. Understanding the Sacraments
and 4 modules of one specific formation program.
4. Popular Piety and Devotions
HAPAG-LAIKO GRADUATES VENUE, CLASS SCHEDULE, REQUIREMENTS
The word "Hapag-Layko"

All classes are held in SVST and conducted on
makes me smile because it is
second and fourth Saturdays of the month.
one of the best things that
Participants must fulfill the requirements of the
ever happened in my life.
Why? Because I always take
modules, such as studying hand-out readings,
pride in belonging to the first engaging in discussions, written or oral
Benjamin Mora batch of "Hapag-Layko." assignments, and production of other
Parish Formation Coordinator requirements that are useful for their
Trainor, PREX
I share with SVST's pioneering spirit in launching a communities.
masterfully- crafted program for the laity - doing theology
from the margin. "Higit sa lahat -Ang Tao", is one of the
FEES
topics that strikes me to the heart. It simply teaches me Cost per module P 1,700
that I may know everything; still, I know nothing unless I Activity fee 300
learn to serve my vulnerable, marginalized fellowmen Total P2,000
around me.
Since then, mediation through the lens of the poor has SCHOLARSHIP
become my advocacy, for the last seven years, as an
accredited Court-Annexed Mediator at the Quezon City
SVST offers scholarship for participants who
Philippine Mediation Center, Hall of Justice.
meet the following qualifications:
My ardent desire to promote mediation through the lens
of the poor have inspired me to write a book, "Mediate
Not Litigate. Why Kindness and Forgiveness Matter" They join HAPAG-LAYKO programs as a
HAPAG-LAYKO
HANDOG NA PAG-AARAL SA MGA LAYKO
which have been published on August, 2022. That is the group of at least 3 persons to be enrolled in
why "Hapag-Layko" is one of the best things that ever the same program or module.
happened to me.
Recommendation letter from the Parish Priest
I got invited to enroll in the
Hapag Layko, Lay Liturgical
or sending organization. Application for A space for empowering the
scholarship must be done by the Parish Priest
Ministries program to understand
or Formation Head through a formal written
Filipino Laity through
my role and learn how to serve
better my ministry. The other request using the parish/organization Theological and
track, Christian Theology, helped letterhead.
immensely in my interactions with Pastoral Education.
co-parishioners and clergy and ST. VINCENT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
deepened my Christian
Cecilia Lizamel Palencia 221 Tandang Sora Avenue, Quezon City
Parish Lector/Commentator spirituality.
More than just being able to serve better and participate in

[email protected]
(02)8930-9392, (02)8939-4361
ST. VINCENT
church activities, SVST encouraged us to be involved and
engage actively in our communities, putting our faith in
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
https://svst.edu.ph
action.

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THE PROGRAMS AND MODULES II. STUDIES IN CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY IV.

TRAINING FOR BASIC ECCLESIAL

The word "Hapag-Layko"

More than just being able to serve better and participate in

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