By Vanessa B. Barayang, BA Comm-4, The Centralian Link Intern
CPU Elementary School learners perform during the CPU Elementary School Dedication held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Rose Memorial Auditorium (RMA). The dedication service gathered students, faculty, and members of the CPU community for a worship celebration that highlighted faith and commitment to holistic education.
Central Philippine University Elementary School gathered students, faculty, and members of the university community for a dedication service held at the Rose Memorial Auditorium (RMA) on March 22, 2026, as part of the spiritual formation and holistic education.
The program opened with announcements and a welcome processional, performed by the CPU Symbolic Bands and the CPU Elementary School Rondalla, setting a solemn tone for the service. The congregation then joined in a prelude call to celebration, followed by the hymn of adoration, “You Are My All in All.”
A prayer of adoration was led by Pastor Louvel Edson Caspe, University Church Associate Pastor for Outreach, after which Dr. Bonna Palma delivered a testimony. The program continued with a scripture reading from Proverbs 3:5-6, delivered by Ms. Jyzza Alexandra Superio, reminding the congregation to trust in the Lord’s guidance.
The Cares Chorus performed the song of preparation, followed by the church prayer led by Dr. Franz Hestia Lovejoy Leysa. The congregation then sang the response song, “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord.”
An anthem performance by the UC Kidzone Children’s Choir highlighted the service before the introduction of the guest speaker, Assoc. Prof. Janet Jaco, principal of CPU Elementary School.
The message, titled “From Trust to Promise,” was delivered by Pastor Reinel Abogadil, Pastor for Community Outreach of Jaro Evangelical Church. In his message, Abogadil emphasized the importance of faith, trust, and commitment in the lives of young learners as they grow academically and spiritually.
Following the message, the graduating learners of 2026 presented a musical response, after which a dedicatory prayer was led by Rev. Dr. Cris Amorsolo Sian.
The service also included the giving of tithes, pledges, and offerings, beginning with the offertory sentence, followed by an offertory song by CPU Elementary School faculty and staff, the doxology, and an offertory prayer.
Before the closing, Rev. Karel Grace Victoria announced the opportunities for service. The congregation then sang the closing hymn, “Be Strong in the Lord.”
The dedication service concluded with the benediction delivered by Rev. Dr. Cris Amorsolo Sian, followed by the sevenfold amen, recessional, and fellowship among attendees.
Through the dedication service, CPU Elementary School reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing students not only academically but also spiritually, encouraging them to trust in God’s guidance as they continue their educational journey.