Santo Rosario Sapang Palay College
Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College, Inc. (SRSPC) is a Catholic educational institution located in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, Philippines. It is operated by the Diocese of Malolos. It offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. It also offers preschool through high school education.[1]
Brief history
Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College is a Catholic Diocesan Institution of the Diocese of Malolos, a member of the Malolos Diocesan Association (MADICSA) and Catholic Education of the Philippines (CEAP).
SRSPC was formerly known as Assumption Sapang Palay College, Inc., which is closely linked with the Sapang Palay Resettlement and Sto. Rosario Parish of Sapang Palay.
| Date | Event |
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| 1965 | - The Carmelite Fathers (OCD) of Mt. Carmel Quezon City through an Irish Catholic Missionary Fr. Edward Alban Kelly, OCD acceded to the request of the people to establish a Catholic School to barrio Bagong Buhay. He began searching for funds and for the site of the school. |
| March 25, 1966 | - The school received donations from the students of Assumption San Lorenzo in Makati City through Mother Ezperanza, for the construction of the first six classrooms.
- The school was named Assumption Sapang Palay as an expression of gratitude to the donor, however it is independent from Assumption San Lorenzo in Makati. |
| 1966–1981 | - The sisters of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) assisted in the administration of the school. |
| January 11, 1995 | - Edward Alban Kelly, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Assumption Sapang Palay College, Inc. donated the school to the Diocese of Malolos through Bishop Cirilo R. Almario, Jr. D.D. |
| February 8, 1995 | - The school was officially turned over the Diocese of Malolos. It became the Parochial School of the Parish of Sto. Rosario, Sapang Palay, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan.
- Rev. Fr. Josefino Victor S. Sebastian was appointed as the first Diocesan School Rector by Bishop Cirilo R. Almario, D.D. He was assisted by the parochial Vicars, Rev. Fr. Gil Cajurao and Rev. Fr. Alejandro Enriquez as the Vice Rectors. - The Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph helped in administration of the school for three (3) consecutive years. |
| March 1995 | - Assumption Sapang Palay College was changed into Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College. |
| 1995 | - The Elementary from grade I - IV and Secondary Courses received the Government Recognition.
- CHED granted Government Recognition to the following programs:
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| 1996 | - The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted Recognition to three programs in the college namely: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts)
- One-Year General Clerical Courses was closed. |
| 1998 | - The Religious Catechist of Mary (RCM) took over the Dominican Sisters. They also assisted on the administration of the School. |
| February 5, 2001 | - Rev. Fr. Virgilio Wilfredo M. Cruz was appointed as the Rector/Dean and Rev. Fr. Romeo Sasi as the Vice Rector by Most Reverend Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD, D.D., Bishop of Malolos. |
| 2002 | - The Government though the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted Recognition to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) |
| 2003 | - The Commission on Higher Education (CHED)Recognition was also granted to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BSBA) courses, major in Management Accounting, and Marketing. |
| November 9, 2003 | - The Department of Education (DepED) and Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAFE) inspected SRSPC and its areas of operation. |
| January 5, 2004 | - Rev. Fr. Virgilio C. Ramos was installed as the Rector/Dean by Most Rev. Jose F. Oliveros, D.D., Bishop of Malolos with Rev. Fr. Rolando Espiritu as the Vice Rector. |
| 2006–2008 | - The following instructional facilities were renovated and improved such as Science Laboratory, Library Physical Setup, Home Economics Room, and Computer Laboratory. Speech Laboratory was built.
- Pre School classrooms were now air-conditioned. |
| June 10, 2009 | - Rev. Fr. Teodoro F. Bulawit was welcomed to the SRSPC Family. |
| June 30, 2009 | - Rev. Fr. Teodoro F. Bulawit was appointed as Rector/Dean and Rev. Fr. Ulysses Reyes as the Vice Rector by the Most Rev. Jose F. Oliveros, D.D., Bishop of Malolos. |
| August 22, 2009 | - Rev Fr. Teodoro F. Bulawit was installed as the Rector/Dean by Most Rev. Jose F. Oliveros, D.D., with Rev. Fr. Ulysses Reyes as the Vice Rector. |
Logo and motto
The three doves
The dove signifies the Triune God - one God three divine persons. God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The infant Jesus at the center carried in the loving arms of the Blessed Mother is the revelation of the Holy Trinity: He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. (Jn. 14:6) Our earthly life is constantly challenged to put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 13:14) and that "Christ may be formed" in all of us so that we too would share in the Divine Life of Good the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Sun
It symbolizes the Roman's sun day. However, as early as the second century, Christian called Christ as the Sun. This day is also attributed to the day of Christ's Resurrection. The Glorious Sunday, the Easter Sunday, "On the first day of the week, Christ rose from the dead." (Mk. 16:2) Christ was proclaimed Lord on Easter Sunday with the glorious, everlasting life, and light of Christ, hence, every Sunday is Lord's Day. The Church calls all Christian believers to observe Sunday as a day where they gathered together as a praying and worshiping community with Christ as the Head especially in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
Mountain
It represents the location of the school which is mountainous. Located in one of the barangays of the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
Brook/rivulet or flowing water
The small river/rivulet or brook called "sapa" in Tagalog depicts the location of the school at Sapang Palay. Water is associated with the triple pouring of water at baptism. We are incorporated into the mystical body of Christ, the Church. Likewise, we also shared in the threefold mission of the Church as Priest, Prophet and King.
First field
It represents the paddies where the "palay" are planted and harvested. Rice is a staple food of the Filipinos. It also denotes the exact site of the school. It is called "Sapa ng Palay". It is closely linked with the Israelites story in Exodus, their hasty departure from Egypt, from slavery to freedom. The Manna is the dessert sustained them in their journey. Likewise, the people of Sapang Palay were also hastily relocated from the slum areas of Manila to Sapang Palay - the Promise Land.
Second field
This yields a harvest for both the wheat and the grapes. These wheat and grapes are made into the bread and wine which are transformed into the body and blood of Christ in the Holy Eucharist in the process called transubstantiation. At the last supper, Christ gave Himself, "This is my body which will be given up for You... This is the blood of the new and everlasting covenant..." With these sacramental signs, we enter into an intimate communion with Jesus Christ and we also proclaim that Jesus Christ is the lord to the glory of the Father. (Phil. 2:11)
Four houses or homes
These represent the basic eclestiacal communities, the Catholic Christian Community of Sapang Palay.