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IFRS Research Conference - April 30, 2026
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
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Mar 251 min read


IFRS Research Seminar - April 08, 2026
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
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Mar 251 min read


Abot-Kamay Newsletter 2025
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
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Mar 161 min read


IFRS Personnel Lenten Recollection - March 14, 2026
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.
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Mar 161 min read


Join the IFRS Short Courses!
Inviting formators, vocation promoters, and those in the formation ministry to join the IFRS short courses for your updating and upskilling. Register now!
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Mar 131 min read


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IFRS Celebrating International Women's Day 2026
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)
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Mar 121 min read


CONFESSIO PECCATI and Penitential Walk 2026
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
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Mar 121 min read


Inter-Semester Program 2026: Strengthen Your Mind, Renew Your Practice, Deepen Your Skills
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
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Mar 41 min read


Lunar New Year Celebration at IFRS
Come and join us! Date: February 12, 2026 Time: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Venue: IFRS Multi-purpose Hall, N. Domingo See you!!
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Feb 91 min read


Featured IFRS alumni: Filipina catechist keeps passion for teaching catechesis alive and bouncing
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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Feb 91 min read


Join our Dynamic Team: Now Hiring Project-Based Office Support Staff
See poster for more details!
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Feb 91 min read


Mamre Encounter: Faculty–Formators–Students Gathering
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
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Jan 301 min read


Ongoing Formation Courses: Now Open for Registration
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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Jan 281 min read


Inter-Semester Program 2026: Strengthen Your Mind, Renew Your Practice, Deepen Your Skills
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 . Register Now! https://forms.gle/SBDiHPyGw22PC46SA #FormationMinistry #InclusiveEducation #community #pastoralministry #accompaniment
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Jan 271 min read


Celebrating 63 Years of Formation and Mission
In the spirit of joy and gratitude, IFRS invites you to join. The celebration will begin with a eucharist. We invite you to bring an offering of goods or cash for street families in need. All monetary gifts will be used to buy essential goods for distribution. January 23, 2026 Multi-Purpose Hall, N. Domingo Campus
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Jan 221 min read


Student Assembly 2026 - January 19, 2026
Inviting all IFRS students. This is your moment! Be informed! Be heard! The purpose of the student assembly is to share important information, build community, give a student a venue to voice out their concerns, and encourage community spirit and values.
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Jan 151 min read


Course for Parish Pastoral Workers
The course is still open for registration until January 10, 2026. Contact us at : ifrs1963.edu@gmail.com or registrar.ifrs20@gmail.com Or Whatsapp us at 0968 346 8334
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Jan 121 min read


IFRS 63rd Foundation Day
Celebrating 63 years of Formation and Mission Join the IFRS community as we celebrate the 63rd Foundation Anniversary on January 23, 2026 @ 9:00AM IFRS MPH- N. Domingo Campus Theme: Remembering our Beginnings, Renewing our call
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Jan 121 min read


IFRS Christmas Drive 2025
Let us share a bundle of joy to our partner communities.
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Dec 2, 20251 min read
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