Cannosian Minilympics in Cagayan de Oro

An activity done with great love and ardor is a precious thing that in this world, only few are blessed to experience. An experience that seemed to be simple yet became very meaningful to the heart of each and everyone.

Last June 12, 2013, we did a great activity that we could consider as one of the memorable experiences we had here in the seminary, our Cannosian Minilympics. At first, we just considered it as an ordinary activity to play sports, to exercise our physical stamina and to know our potentials in terms of engaging in different sports activities. But as the program goes through, we realized that the event is not just the ordinary, it was about the bond that we would build to each other, a connection that will last forever.

In order to have a challenge, the Minilympics was divided in two teams, the Fr. Angelo Pasa Team spearheaded by Fr. Mark and the Bro. Giovanni Zuccolo Team lead by Fr. Jao, the winning team. The mechanics of the game was to earn points by winning the different challenges which were the Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Sepak Takraw, Treasure Hunting including the parlor games which were the Sack Race, Running Relay, Lemon Relay, Tug of War, Pinoy Henyo and Roll over the Ocean. We were aware that some of us don’t know how to play some of those games but we did our best to finish the game with pride. We recognized the value of doing things to help others though we did not have the background for it. Some also contributed their expertise in sports to give justice in the games and realized the value of sharing talents for the betterment of the team. Certainly, we did not miss the laughter we shared especially as we enjoyed the moment when most of us were too innocent to play the parlor games. We laughed at our own lapses and blunders. Those are our remarkable experiences.

This activity was not about who was winner or the looser of those games. It is about the wonderful experience of playing with your loved companions to deepen your relationship not just as an individual but as a brother. It was good that everyone treasured and cherished the moment to enjoy, to develop one’s self, to accompany others, and to nurture one’s heart.