By Karren Jay G. Asgar
At the fifth station, participants formed a circle at the University Field in a unified prayer for the University’s staff, personnel, and support services.
Central Philippine University (CPU) held a campus-wide Prayer Walk on July 1, 2026, organized by the University Church headed by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Cris Amorsolo V. Sian. The gathering brought together members of the Centralian community as part of the University’s spiritual preparation for Academic Year 2026–2027.
The University Church served as the assembly area for the participants before they proceeded to designated prayer stations across the campus. Guided by the Scripture from 2 Chronicles 7:14, the community offered prayers for the various sectors of the University and sought God’s guidance, protection, and blessings for the coming academic year.
The first prayer station was at the Rose Memorial Auditorium area, covering the University Gym, Henry Luce III Library, swimming pool, softball and tennis courts, Anatomy Building, and Fine Arts facilities. Participants prayed for students’ academic, physical, social, and spiritual growth, safety during sports activities and school events, discipline, teamwork, creativity, healthy competition, and the faithful use of talents and gifts. Prayers were also offered for the library to continue serving as a place of wisdom, learning, and focus.
The second prayer station was at the Centennial Walkway, covering the dormitories and residential houses, cafeterias and food stalls, and the Office of Communications. Participants prayed for unity, kindness, and healthy friendships among students, especially those living away from home. The community also prayed for physical, emotional, and mental well-being, provision in campus food services, and wisdom and integrity in communication and information sharing.
The third station, located in front of the Administration Building, covered the campus entrances and exits, Administration Building, Business Office, Registrar, Information Office, CPUR, and Student Enterprise. Participants prayed for the University’s leaders, administrators, and office personnel, asking for wisdom, fairness, transparency, integrity, smooth service delivery, financial provision, responsible stewardship, patience, strength, and good health.
The fourth station at the Junior High School Gymnasium focused on the Junior High School and Senior High School departments. Prayers were offered for students to grow in wisdom, character, and faith while being protected from harmful influences and peer pressure. Teachers, advisers, and parents were also remembered, with prayers for guidance, confidence, emotional strength, and a strong foundation for every learner’s future.
The fifth station at the University Field highlighted the contributions of the University’s support personnel, including Facilities Management Services, Emergency Management Services, General Utility Management, Building Utility Management, security personnel, agency workers, the University Clinic and Student Center, and Motorpool staff. Prayers were offered for their strength, protection, safety, good health, provision for their families, fair treatment, and appreciation for their dedicated service to the University.
The University Prayer Walk also extended prayers for all Colleges and Academic Units of CPU, including Kindergarten, Elementary School, College of Law, College of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, College of Hospitality Management, College of Theology, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Accountancy, College of Computer Studies, College of Education, School of Graduate Studies, College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Sciences, and College of Engineering. Participants prayed for academic excellence, strong leadership, dedication of faculty members, and the holistic development of students across all programs.
Prayers were also offered for the University’s Offices, including the Human Resource Office; Review, Continuing Education and Consultancy Center; Student Development and Programs Office; Guidance Services Center; Job Placement Office; Alumni Relations Office; Local and International Linkages and Affiliation Center; Legal Office; Research and Development Office; Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence; Student Recruitment Office; Institutional Advancement Office; CPUGAD TBI; Quality Assurance Center; Research Ethics Review Board; Cultural Affairs Office; Gender and Development Office; Medical and Dental Clinic; Retirement Plan Office; Occupational Safety and Health; Clinical Laboratory and Birthing Center; National Service Training Program; Reserve Officers’ Training Corps; Work Student Study Program, and Printing Press. The community prayed for wisdom, integrity, efficiency, and unity in service delivery, as well as the continued advancement of programs and institutional operations.
The Prayer Walk concluded at the University Church, where participants gathered to pray for the spiritual life of the University and its campus ministries. The community prayed for spiritual growth, revival, wisdom, discernment, Christ-centered living, and the continued strengthening of worship, ministry, and discipleship efforts throughout the campus.
The Prayer Walk underscored CPU’s commitment to fostering spiritual well-being, unity, and holistic development as the University prepares for another academic year of excellence and service.