Inter-Semester Program 2026 This year’s Inter-Semester Program offers a series of formative, practice-oriented trainings designed to equip educators, pastoral workers, formators, parish ministers, administrators, and all engaged in faith-based service with practical skills, frameworks, and strategies for effective ministry and formation. Scan the QR code to register!

The SCT invites you to: "Children's Faithfeast with Mary, our Loving Mother" Date: May 13, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Place: Matangtubig Community Join us for a fun-filled day! Let's learn and play, and celebrate together!

30th Commencement Exercises Institute of Formation and Religious Studies May 22, 2026 @8:30 AM Theme: From Gratitude to Mission Come and Celebrate with Us!

IFRS is now accepting new students for Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. Experience a Contextual, Inclusive, Integrated, Transformational Education and Formation! IFRS is CHED-recognized and #PAASCU Accredited (Level II). We accept graduates/completers of Senior High School. Enroll now!

The latest OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) version is now available at the Institute of Formation and Religious Studies, offering enhanced features for efficient information retrieval. This advanced system provides users with quick access to a comprehensive catalog of specialized theological library resources, including books, journals, and digital materials. Benefits of the upgraded OPAC include improved search accuracy, a user-friendly interface, real-time availability

This Institutional Research Conference serves as a means of recognizing and commending the scholarly efforts of faculty and personnel who have engaged in research activities during the year. This will be held on April 30, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, with the following sessions: Be Wary of Metanarratives: Exploring Political Zionism as a Metanarrative in the Gaza-Israel Crisis Fr. Archie R. Magarao, SchP IFRS Professor Reimagining Institutional Growth o

A Research Seminar, organized by the Research and Quality Assurance Office (RQAO), will be held on April 8, 2026, at the Multipurpose Hall, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, with the following sessions: Writing in Turabian 9th Edition Style Miguel B. Lambino, PhD IFRS Professor Using Zotero Citation Management Maribel H. Castillo, PhD Research and Quality Assurance Officer This seminar is open to all—faculty, students, personnel, alumni, and interested guests—who wish to further develop th

Dear Friends, We are pleased to share the latest issue of Abot-Kamay, the official student publication of IFRS. You may now access it through this link: https://sites.google.com/view/ifrslibrary/ifrs-newsletter Credits to the collaborative effort of the Student Coordinating Team, spearheaded by the Research and Publications (Newsletter) Committee, with the valuable contributions from students, faculty, and personnel. Enjoy reading and be amazed by the student life journey at

It was a reflective, fruitful, and joyful weekend for the IFRS Personnel! Celebrating our community and the gift of life! Our Gratitude to the RNDM Philippines for their generosity in sharing their community's sacred space for our Lenten recollection.

Inviting formators, vocation promoters, and those in the formation ministry to join the IFRS short courses for your updating and upskilling. Register now!

In IFRS, we believe that small acts of kindness create big impacts. Let us keep in mind that when we give with a sincere heart, we gain something even greater. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #contextualintegratedinclusivetransformational #instituteofformationandreligiousstudies Credits to the Student Coordinating Council (SCT)

As part of our Lenten journey of prayer, repentance, and hope, the Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines (CMSP) invites everyone to join the Confessio Peccati and Penitential Walk 2026. The penitential walk will begin at San Jose, Ang Tagapagtanggol Parish and will pass through different stations of prayer along the route, culminating at the Cathedral–Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd (Novaliches Cathedral). Through this sacred walk of the Daan ng Krus, we jou

This year’s Inter-Semester Program offers a series of formative, practice-oriented trainings designed to equip educators, pastoral workers, formators, parish ministers, administrators, and all engaged in faith-based service with practical skills, frameworks, and strategies for effective ministry and formation. Register Now! https://forms.gle/SBDiHPyGw22PC46SA #FormationMinistry #InclusiveEducation #community #pastoralministry #accompaniment

Come and join us! Date: February 12, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Venue: IFRS Multi-purpose Hall, N. Domingo See you!!

Bramie T. Tayactac, a laywoman from the Diocese of Parañaque in the Philippines, has led many non-Catholics to the faith through her years of teaching catechism. After years of parish and school catechesis, she pursued a Master of Arts in Religious Studies, majoring in Scripture, at the Institute of Formation and Religious Studies in Quezon City. She received a scholarship in 2022 and graduated in 2025. Her master’s degree is a testament to her enduring passion for helping th

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IFRS Faculty are invited to the Mamre Encounter: Faculty–Formators–Students Encounter , a gathering envisioned as a space for dialogue, reflection, and conversations that matter. The choice of the name Mamre Encounter is inspired by Genesis 18:1–15 , where Abraham and Sarah welcomed their guests under the oaks of Mamre. In that moment of hospitality, attentiveness, and openness, an ordinary encounter became a space of dialogue, listening, and divine promise. Mamre thus stand

Psychospiritual Integration - February 18-20, 2026 Life traps - February 23,24,26 &27, 2026 Stages of Faith and Moral Development - March 9-13, 2026 Spiritual Accompaniment - April 13-17, 2026 Understanding the Youth - April 23-24, 2026 Intercultural and Intergenerational Living - May 4-5, 2026 Register using the link below. https://forms.gle/PVQJVuNbR4ohLt6w7

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