Invite confirmands to join PIHDM

Sep 15, 2023

By Cecilia Grace
The Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AOHD) held a roadshow to dialogue and discuss matters related to the human development in the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus recently.

The two-hour roadshow commenced with fellowship, continued with introduction and group sharing by Adira Galusin, who represented AOHD, and Lydia Pinto from the Parish Integral Human Development (PIHDM).

Among the topics discussed were the creation of a database system to input cases filed under AOHD which could be accessed by authorised members of AOHD in all parishes, standardisation of the forms for financial aid and also ways to create awareness on the active working committee to contribute to the community and to help those in need to sustain themselves financially in the long run.

Also present were members from the sub ministries under PIHDM such as Migrant Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Prison Ministry, SSVP Ministry, Eagles Wings Ministry and Shepherd Street Outreach Ministry to share on their mission work.

AOHD Director, Gary Liew, suggested the parish run a six-month programme for Confirmation students where they could volunteer in the activities of AOHD before they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. He mentioned that at least 10 per cent of confirmands would continue to serve in the community and churches after they are confirmed. The PIHDM lead expressed her gratitude to the 24 parishioners who attended this fruitful roadshow in order to serve the community.