Tuesday, July 7, 2009

RCIA 成人慕道

The 17th Chinese-speaking RCIA (2009-2010 session) commenced this evening at 8:00 pm.

I have been involved with Chinese Speaking RCIA since its inauguration in 1992. With many changes in parish structure and people, including the parish priests, I found myself unable to cope up with the vigourous demands of the present situation.

More meetings, more formation, more guidelines. I am feeling tired already. No more joy in what I am doing. May be an old horse cannot be flogged, and is better for me to gallop (while still can) towards the beautiful sunset....

We have a big turn out (especially team members) in the opening session. With plenty of singing and sharing, we have a very joyful evening.

But many were disappointed with the priest who failed to turn up for the ceremony.


The husband expressed his joy seeing his wife (right) attending RCIA
一名丈夫对太太(右)能够参加慕道班,表示喜乐


堂区第十七届成人慕道班,在今晚八时开课了。

我参于成人慕道班的工作,打从1992年第一届开始。随着堂区架构,人事的变动,包括神父,我觉得自己赶不上潮流了。

增加了更多的会议,培训,规律。我觉得好疲累了,也已经失去了以前的那种喜乐。可能我已经是一匹老马,不能被鞭策了。或许我应该乘着现在还能够奔驰,该向着那美丽的夕阳乘风而去吧。。。

今晚的出席人数相当的踊跃,特别是慕道班工作成员。很多的歌唱及分享,就这样度过了开班的第一天。

但也有很多对神父的缺席开幕礼,而感到失望。

Chairman of the Chinese Apostolate, Paul Lai (center, standing), lent his support.
华文促进会主席赖超强(中站立者)到来支持

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