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House of St. Lorenzo Ruiz

First Filipino Saint – "Kalinga ni Lorenzo"

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About the House

The House of St. Lorenzo Ruiz established Kalinga ni Lorenzo: A Journey of Compassion as its official outreach program, inspired by St. Lorenzo Ruiz's unshakeable faith and courageous spirit. The initiative draws from his devoted service to create a program that provides love, care and solidarity to people in need both inside and outside the school community. The program enables members to follow St. Lorenzo's example by performing acts of kindness and volunteering for meaningful service projects, serving as lights to others. Kalinga ni Lorenzo seeks to develop empathy, deepen service commitment, and establish a compassionate community through individual acts of kindness.

"If I had a thousand lives, I would offer them all to God."

— St. Lorenzo Ruiz

House Values

Heroic Courage

Standing firm in faith and conviction, just as St. Lorenzo faced martyrdom.

Compassionate Service

Demonstrating love and care through outreach, donations and personal presence.

Filipino Identity

Honoring the first Filipino saint and serving local communities with cultural pride.

Lay Witness

Living faith in everyday actions, bringing hope to children and families.

House Performance

St. Lorenzo's Rankings SY 2025-20256· Among 12 Houses
Best in Citizenship (2nd Place)

Category Scores

🏆 Sports & Cultural 8th
📚 Academics 10th
👥 Citizenship 2nd
💰 Entrepreneurship 3rd
🤝 Outreach 10.5

Lower number = higher rank

The Lorenzo Legacy

Kalinga ni Lorenzo

April 29 & May 1, 2025 – Collaborative outreach with Houses of St. Andrew, St. James the Great, St. John Paul II, St. John XXIII and St. Peter. Beneficiaries: St. Rita Orphanage (Parañaque) and Caravaggio Community (BF Resort, Las Piñas). Total donated: ₱10,211.50.

  • Needs assessment, pre‑assessment forms from both communities
  • Donations: milk (Bonna, Similac, Nido), school supplies (pads, crayons, notebooks, envelopes, scissors, glue, etc.)
  • Hygiene talk, games, storytelling, distribution of school supplies, snack time
  • Simbang Gabi donations & spiritual support within school
  • April 29 (infant milk): Bonna Stage1 (₱974), Similac Essencia (₱2,177), Bonna Stage2 (₱924), Nido Junior (₱1,196.50)
  • May 1 (school supplies): pencils, glue, crayons, pad paper, sharpeners, notebooks, envelopes, correction tape, erasers, highlighters, scissors, ballpens

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Overall Rating: 3.77 (Excellent) – Ranked 3rd overall among 12 houses. Multiple ventures throughout the school year developing leadership, creativity, and financial literacy.

  • Sari-Saruiz: Pinoy Spaghetti with Puto and Leche Flan (Meriendang Pinoy)
  • St. John X St. Lorenzo Ruiz: Pesto Pasta and Spaghetti (Christmas Tree Lighting)
  • BaLooRiz: Can Toss and Balloon Darts (School Fair) — gross income ₱11,250
  • Sari-Saruiz: Happy Peanuts – Promoting healthier snack options
  • Criteria ratings: Organization (3.58), Product suitability (3.58), Selling methods (3.83), Communication skills (3.83)
  • Highest rated: "Develops personal & social skills" – 3.92 (Excellent)

Beneficiary Feedback

St. Rita Orphanage: Overall rating 4.00 (Excellent) – "The outreach program provides the basic needs of our children, helping them grow and develop better."

Caravaggio Community: Overall rating 3.80 (Excellent) – "Enjoy ang mga bata sa games, coloring, dancing. Malaking tulong ang school supplies."

  • "The outreach program is a great help and a blessing to every child we care for."
  • "Enjoy ang mga bata sa games, coloring, dancing."
  • "Natutu ang mga bata humarap or makisalamoha sa mga hindi nila ka level."
  • "Masaya po happy mga bata nabubusog sila nakakatulong malaking tulong po."
  • Suggestion: "Sana next year pupunta parin kayo."

Student Reflections

"I understood that there are people less fortunate than me. This outreach allowed me to see other people's perspectives."

"Helping charity is a wonderful way to spread kindness and love in its purest form."

  • "It is better to give than to receive. I am fortunate enough to become a giver."
  • "Even simple acts of kindness can have a big impact."
  • "The outreach helped me understand the true soul of the house communities."
  • "Through this outreach, I now can see the importance of being one as a house."
  • "I've learned more about entrepreneurship along the way."

Documentation Highlights

House Leadership

House officers SY 2024‑2025