The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas 2022.pptx

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1. The SANGGUNIANG LAIKO NG PILIPINAS,INC. (Council of the Laity of the Philippines)

2. What is Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas? The Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Council of the Laity of the Philippines , or Laiko ) is a public association of the faithful erected by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in order to “develop the consultation and collaboration of the lay faithful” (Bd. John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Christifideles laici on the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful in the Church and in the World, n. 25).  

3. What is the relationship of Laiko with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines ?   Laiko serves as the implementing office or arm of the Episcopal Commission on the Laity (ECLA), and collaborates with the other CBCP Commissions, Committees and Offices. Thus the Chairman of the ECLA participates in the life and activities of Laiko as National Director.  

4. CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF THE PHILIPPINES CBCP PERMANENT COUNCIL CBCP SECRETARIAT DEPT. OF DOCTRINE & RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS DEPT. OF CLERGY FORMATION DEPT. FOR LAY FORMATION DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES & COMMU- NICATION DEPT. OF JUSTICE DEPT. OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS Doctrine Catechesis Ecum . Affairs Canon Law Inter Religious Liturgy Clergy Seminaries Vocations Laity Family & Life Mission Youth Women Social Action Mass Media Migrants Prison Indigenous Health Care Bible Nat’l Affiliate Court Public Affairs Bishops & Religious Pension Plan Basic Ecclesial Communities

5. What is the relationship of Laiko with the other Church Entities ?     Laiko maintains relationships with the Pontifical Council for the Laity and, following the guidelines and directives of the Holy See and of the CBCP, with the national bodies of the laity of other countries; the national coordinating bodies of the clergy and of institutes of consecrated life, both male and female; and the international coordinating bodies of the apostolate of the laity.    

6. Who are the members of Laiko? The members of Laiko are the Arch/Diocesan Councils of the Laity (DCLs) duly erected by competent authority and the National Lay Associations (NLAs) recognized or erected by the CBCP or by the Holy See.  

7. To date: there are F ifty Five ( 59) Arch/diocesan Councils of the Laity that are members of Laiko , and Fifty Six ( 56) National Lay Organizations  

8. What are the Purpose of Laiko The Catholic Laity, i.e., “all the faithful except those in holy orders and those in the state of religious life specially approved by the Church”, “by their very vocation, seek the kingdom of God by engaging in temporal affairs and by ordering them according to the plan of God” (Second Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution Lumen Gentium on the Church, 31).  

9. In accord with the Second Vatican Council’s Decree Apostolicam actuositatem on the Apostolate of the Laity (n. 26), Laiko is instituted by the CBCP to help the ECLA in carrying out its functions, viz. to “animate and facilitate, coordinate and integrate all forms of lay Catholic action and activity” of all NLAs; and to assist in establishing and coordinating DCLs in the provincial, regional and national levels (cf. CBCP, By Laws , Section 18). 

10. In fulfillment of the purpose for which it was instituted, Laiko may – under the guidance of the National Director and in collaboration with the pertinent ecclesiastical persons and institutes – undertake the following, among others: unite all efforts among the laity towards the integration of the different forms of Christian lay activity from the parochial to the national level so as to attain the Christian renewal of the temporal order;

11. 2. maintain contact and continuing dialogue among the different Christian lay groups, whether enjoying the mandate of the hierarchy or not, and thus act more effectively in the strengthening of the Christian faith in the individual, in the family and in society in general; 3. foster the faithful observance of ecclesiastical laws concerning the laity in relation to the Catholic Hierarchy with particular stress on the need of preserving complete adherence, allegiance and loyalty to the Church’s Magisterium ;

12. 4. conduct studies for the further clarification of questions concerning the relationship between the clergy and the laity; receive, give and provide the information on problems of the lay apostolate and to establish a documentation center that shall give guidance in the formation of the laity; utilize mass media and other forms of modern means of social communications as an effective instrument of the lay apostolate; and

13. 7. participate actively in ecumenical activities for the promotion of Christian unity.

14. Benefits of being members of Laiko • A depository of wealth of resources that may be able to connect different groups at the service of its members. Diocesan Councils of the Laity in 17 Ecclesiastical Provinces Traditional Organizations (CWL, AP, et. Al.) Transparochial Groups Recognized Movements and Organizations • An organized body that coordinates with other Commissions at the service of the Church and its members . Commission on Family and Life Commission on Youth Commission on Women Commission on Social Actions, Justice & Peace Other Commissions

15. Benefits of being members of Laiko • Source of information for Church documents pertaining to the Laity. Through Laiko, we disseminate to our members the directions of the Church issued through: Vatican Apostolic Exhortations Encyclicals Other Documents Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines PCP 2 Exhortations Letters and Statements Pronouncements • A need to belong in order to contribute and expand the resources because together, we can be a single voice and be effectively represented in society

16. Imposing any activity/program to its members Different dioceses have different needs and problems. Therefore, nobody can understand these concerns better that the community in the locality concerned. The same is true for the different organizations and movements that have their own particular charism. As a National Organization, Laiko therefore, will not dictate any activities and programs to its members. At most, in the spirit of unity, it shall inform the members of different activities such as the Celebration of the Week of Laity and encourage them to make their own celebrations. What Laiko is Not

17. Who are the Board of Directors of Laiko? The Board of Directors of Laiko are representatives of the different Arch/Diocesan Councils of the Laity and National Lay Organizations elected by the general membership during the National C onvention held every other year.

18. Who are the Present Officers of Laiko President RAYMOND DANIEL H. CRUZ, JR Ligaya ng Panginoon Executive Vice President ALBERT A. LOTEYRO Holy Name Society of the Philippines Vice President for Manila GERTRUDES E. BAUTISTA Counc il of the Laity of Pasig Vice President for Luzon ARMIN LEONARDO F. I BARRA Council of the Laity of Tarlac

19. Vice President for Visayas RENE JOSEF C. BULLECER Cathol ic Physician’s Guild of the Phils .   Vice President for Mindanao PROCULO A. SARMEN Council of the Laity of Cagayan de Oro   Secretary Teodoro G . Santiago Council of the Laity of Manila   Treasurer Conchita m. de la cruz Catholic Women’s League   Auditor fati ma m. estacio Council of the Laity of Novaliches   P.R.O. XAVIER S. PADILLA Missionary Families of Christ

20. Board of Directors: FE M. BARINO Cebu Commission on the Laity   MICHAEL BUKUHAN Couples for Christ EDRICK MARCO C. FLORENTINO The Lord’s Flock DIVINA LUPE M. LAZARO Responsible Parenthood All Natural Family Planning Network   NENITA T. TENEFRANCIA Council of the Laity of Malaybalay Ex Officio: ROUQUEL A. PONTE Couples for Christ Global Foundation

21. We envision ourselves as the leading organization for the development and formation of lay leaders and the laity so that they shall be centered in Christ, animated by the Holy Spirit and guided by Mary, our mother and model; and shall be ready to assume co-responsibility with clergy & religious towards a renewed integral evangelization in the Catholic Church. What is the Vision of Laiko

22. To promote a continuing formation program of the lay faithful towards a life of loving affirmation and faithful witnessing as individual, families and communities; Blessed with God’s gift of wisdom and fortitude we commit ourselves: What is the Mission of Laiko ?

23. To participate in the task of building ecclesial community and implementation of Acts & Decrees of the Second Plenary Council of the Phils; To study & promote a more effective apostolate of the laity pursuant to the Second Vatican Council through coordination and integration of all forms of lay Catholic action & activities of all the lay apostolic movements, associations & organizations;

24. To assist in the establishment of Diocesan Councils of the Laity and the coordination of their apostolic work and to nurture close relationship, communication and dialogue with all duly recognized local and international lay organizations.

25. What is the Goal of Laiko? To undertake the development and formation of lay leaders who are ready to assume co-responsibility with the clergy and religious toward a renewed integral evangelization in the Catholic Church in the Philippines.

26. The New Laiko Logo

27. The New Laiko Logo The outer circle symbolizes the world in which all Christians are called to witness to the Gospel. It is yellow or gold because God wants the earth to be “filled with the knowledge of the Lord’s glory as water covers the sea” ( Hab 2:14). In other words, “God our savior… wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth” ( 1 Tim 2:3-4). The mystery of God’s plan has been revealed: to “unite all things in Christ” ( Eph 1:10). The white inner circle with a Cross evokes the Eucharist in which we recall Jesus’ saving Passion, and receive him as “pledge of future glory” (cf. O Sacrum Convivium , 1 Cor 10:16). “The sacraments, especially the most holy Eucharist, communicate and nourish that charity which is the soul of the entire apostolate” ( Apostolicam Actuositatem , n. 3).

28. The New Laiko Logo The letter Ls represent the Catholic laity who are full members of the Body of Christ, the People of God (“laity” comes from the Greek word “ laos ”, meaning “people”). The letters are blue, the color of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, mother, model and mediatrix of all Christ’s faithful. The letters are twelve, the number of the official witnesses of Christ’s resurrection who were given the mandate: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations" ( Mt 28:19). In this mission, the laity participate fully and in various ways.

29. The New Laiko Logo The letters are also interlocking, forming a cross: whether acting individually or as families or as organizations, the laity are to work with each other in the spirit of communion and subsidiarity . Their unity in Christ validates their witness (cf. Jn 17:23). The interlocking letters form a “standing” Cross, symbolizing the courage and humility of the Christian: “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope, but do it with gentleness and reverence, keeping your conscience clear” ( 1 Pt 3:15-16).

30. Where is the Office of Laiko Laiko Bldg., 372 Cabildo Street Intramuros, Manila Tel. Nos. 8527-5388, 8251-9657 Fax Nos. 8527-3124 Email Address: [email protected] Website: cbcplaiko.org

31. Thank you!