SVD Postulancy

See The Gift, Live The Call

VISION:
We envision faithful and creative SVD religious missionary disciples formed as witnesses to the Word and prophets of dialogue.

MISSION:
 To provide personal and communal accompaniment for the formation of religious missionary disciples integrating faith and life.
 
GOAL:
To form collaborative SVD religious missionaries who are mature, professionally competent, and committed to faith in a wounded world.
 
 CORE VALUES:

INTEGRALITY: the state of being holistically formed (i.e., in the human spiritual, academic, and pastoral dimension)

Attributes of integrality:
Mature
Competent
Spiritual
Transparent
Responsible

SYNODALITY: striving to be collaborative in responding to mission challenges.

Attributes of synodality:
Collaborative
Dialogical
Collegial
Intercultural
Inclusive

CONTEXTUALITY: being immersed in the particularities of mission situations.

Attributes of contextuality:
Resilient
Creative
Discerning
Relevant
Compassionate

EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF

Editor-in-Chief:

POST. JOHNZELL S. CAPACIA

Associate Editor:

POST. CLINT ESCOTON

Layout Artists /Photographers:

POST. MARK CARLSON SALIOT

POST. MARK NIEL VERSOZA

Creative Artists

POST. MARK VINCENT LUCENO

POST. ROGER SENADOS JR.

Manager/ Circulation:

POST. JOSWIL ANGELO CALIXTRO

POST. JUDE LOURDAN PATAYON

Contributors:

PINTIG CLASS

Advisers:

REV. FR. SEVERO B. BITON, SVD

REV. FR. CRISOSTOMO SALAR, SVD

Beyond Hidden Talents

Beyond Hidden Talents

During this four-day theater arts session, I experienced a significant transformation in my
journey as a postulant. I had some background in theater arts during my philosophy days at
Christ the King Mission Seminary, but it was limited to one department—the music
committee—where I was able to compose and complete an entire album of songs for a musical
play. However, acting and dancing were a whole different story, things I had loathed for quite
some time. Thus, it was a major challenge for me to step out of the realm of music and into the
world of acting and dancing.
At first, I was hesitant, fearing humiliation, and my natural shyness held me back. Yet, through
the activities, lessons, and shared moments with postulants from other religious congregations, I
gradually broke free from those fears.


Stepping out of my comfort zone was challenging, but it revealed strengths within me I never
knew existed. I discovered a hidden ability to dance, an expression of joy and creativity I had
never dared to explore and something I had rejected for years of my existence. This experience
taught me that growth often lies just beyond the boundaries of fear. This encounter also allowed me to build genuine connections with others, especially with postulants from different congregations. These relationships enriched my understanding of community and fraternity, deepening my appreciation for the diverse ways God’s call is lived out by others.
As I reflect on this experience, I realize that through theater and creative expression, I found new
ways of communicating and expressing myself beyond music, which had always been my
primary outlet. This broadened my formation and challenged me to embrace a more holistic
approach to personal and spiritual growth.
Looking back, I see that conquering fear and shyness is not merely about overcoming personal
barriers, it is about embracing vulnerability as a pathway to deeper self-knowledge and stronger
community bonds. I am truly grateful for this experience, for it has strengthened my confidence, creativity, and capacity for authentic connection, all of which are essential for my future mission and ministry.

By Post. Ancel Zeuz Bellen

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