Flores De Mayo

Millions of elementary students breathe a sigh of relief when classes ended last march. They felt better after Easter Sunday because they were freed from the preparations and the gloom of Holy Week. Many looked forward for the Flores de Mayo. For those in grades three to six, it meant renewing fellowship with those whom they met in last years’ Flores de Mayo. For the first timers, it meant getting to know you meetings with other first timers and older children. A Flores de Mayo novena is a daily joyful gathering. After the catechism class, the novena proper and the alay of flower come the most awaited part; the giving of candies, cooked and cold drinks.

Everyone then join in the games until the yayas, mamas and lolas come. The happy parting words are the same. “Ugma na pud, bukas naman”. In the same way that we, years ago, enjoyed the magic of Flores de Mayo, it is only fair that we should let children join the daily GKK Flores de Mayo clebration. The excitement of the alay, the novena and the Santa Cruzan is a religious happening that we should share with our children