The College of Education of St. Michael’s College of Iligan, Inc. actively participated in a Pilgrimage of Hope through a Visita Iglesia activity under the NSTP 2 program, powerfully reflecting the Ignacian Marian Core Value of Faith while nurturing students spiritually, physically, and cognitively as future educators.
Rooted in faith, the pilgrimage invited students to encounter God through prayer, reflection, and sacred spaces across five churches. Through the rosary, moments of silence, and shared worship, students strengthened their personal relationship with God and deepened their trust in His guidance. The inclusive participation of Muslim students further emphasized faith as a value that promotes respect, understanding, and unity, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by fostering inclusive, values-based learning experiences.
The journey also strengthened students physically, as they demonstrated discipline, endurance, and cooperation while traveling together from one church to another. The structured and well-guided activity emphasized responsibility, safety, and collective care—important life skills for future teachers who are called to lead by example.
Cognitively, the pilgrimage encouraged critical reflection on the historical and social significance of the churches visited and on present societal realities. Guided by Ma’am Marites Palos, Ma’am Ruby, and Mr. Pantaleon, students were challenged to connect faith with discernment, ethical decision-making, and active citizenship. This reflection supports Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by promoting moral responsibility, integrity, and hope for social transformation.
The Pilgrims of Hope experience became a meaningful expression of faith in action—reminding students that true faith goes beyond prayer and calls for service, responsibility, and commitment to positive change. Participants expressed sincere gratitude to St. Michael’s College of Iligan, Inc., their NSTP facilitators, and all those who contributed to the success and safety of the pilgrimage.
Through this formative initiative, the College of Education continues to form faith-centered, resilient, and socially responsible future teachers—deeply grounded in the Ignacian Marian Core Value of Faithand holistically prepared in mind, body, and spirit to serve the nation through quality education.
