𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐧

Enthusiasm and religiosity. These two filled the air, along with the sea of purple that flooded the Plaza Asuncion as the Tourism and Hospitality Management Department celebrated the Family Day I with presentations and games that the students greatly enjoyed and actively participated in.

One of the highlights of the event was the “Charades Game” which focuses on the theme of baptism. This kind of activity not only showed entertainment, but also brought up a deeper appreciation to the theme of Family Day 1, in an interactive and creative way. There are various baptism-related scenarios, and each team takes turns acting them out, resulting in uproarious laughter and a sense of teamwork that brought not just each team but also everyone closer together.

The creativity of each team was nothing short of impressive, as they put on makeshift props, used quick gestures, and even incorporated their best acting skills to convey their assigned phrases, it is not just about demonstrating what they understand but it also includes the willingness they had to entertain and engage with one another. The applause and cheers that can be seen and heard from the crowd added to the excitement.

Adding to the enthusiastic purple atmosphere, they also participated in an engaging “Bring Me Game with a twist” that focused entirely on religious items. This activity challenged everyone to quickly find and present various religious items such as rosary, a bible, or a candle. The rapid-fire nature of the game kept everyone on their toes, with students sprinting across the area in uncontrollable excitement to collect the requested items. As the game ended, everyone came to the conclusion that it was not just a game that tested their knowledge of religious symbols but also allowed them to have a deeper appreciation and understanding of their faith. Indeed, the event was organized in a holistic manner and was a splendid way to celebrate Family Day I.

Words by John Anthony Tomada & Venice Jane Palima | The Josephinian
Photo by Jan Balik Calapre | The Josephinian