Sophomores Recollection 2025

The Sophomores' Recollection was conducted by an invited inspirational speaker from Manila, Atty. Bobby Quitain. We were not able to record his presentation, but we still want to share him with those who missed their 2nd Year recollection.

CELAM has prepared this “home recollection” as a substitute to the missed scheduled recollection. It is our hope that the student/s doing this requirement will enter into the spirit of prayer and reflection. Let this remind the student of one’s relationship with God and His invitation to draw close to Him.

General Instructions:  

• Have a prayer journal. ( Journal will be returned after your reflections have been checked for you to write your reflections.) 

• Please buy 50 leaves notebook (University green notebook preferably, available @ the Universalle bookstore or compo/writing notebook 148mm X 200mm 0r 135mm X 210mm) 

• Handwritten and answer in English.

• Bring your handwritten prayer journal when you go to Celam Office to submit your requirements.

Part 01: Faith and Repentance #01

1. What is the main message of the speaker? (at least 100 words)

2. What was his life story? (at least 100 words)

3. What did he mean by F-U-N ? (at least 100 words)

4. What is repentance? (at least 100 words)

Part 02: Faith and Repentance #02

5. What must we do to repent?Explain each. (give at least 5)

6. What is the difference between belief and faith? (at least 100 words)

7. What is God’s personal message to you through these 2 videos? (at least 100 words) 


Part 03: " Meditation" 

Br.Camillus Chavez FSC is a De la Salle brother based in St. Mary’s University in California who teaches about meditation. He has visited USLS twice to share about the importance of meditation. Learn how to Meditate. Quiet yourself for a few moments. Dispose your mind and spirit to your time of prayer.  

A. Listen to the “Introduction to Meditate” 

B. How to meditate?

C.  Meditate with Brother Camillus Chavez

8. What were the steps in meditation according to Br. Camillus? (at least 100 words)

9. Describe your experience as you meditated. (at least 100 words)

10. What helped you meditate? (at least 100 words)

11. What prevent you from being able to meditate & pray regularly? (at least 100 words)

12. Write a letter to God as your response to this type of prayer. (at least 20 lines)

Part 04: Attend 1 Mass

1. Put the date and venue of the Mass for Catholics/service for non-Catholics attended.

2. Copy the gospel reading for the day (for Catholics)/Scripture verse (for non-Catholics)

3. Write your personal reflection on each of the bible readings.(at least 100 words)

Take note that in the reflection, use the first person in expressing your thoughts (“I”, “me” not WE, YOU).

St. John Baptist De La Salle. Pray for Us.

Live Jesus in our Hearts. Forever.