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COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

Enrollment for First Semester 2013 - 2014



Interview for New Freshmen & Transferees..... GOING ON

Registration for Classification Test..... GOING ON

Approval for Enrollment..... GOING ON




Issuance of Enrollment No. for Old Students..... May 23-24, 2013

ENROLLMENT PERIOD..... May 27 - June 7, 2013


CLASSES START..... June 10, 2013

Our Legacy, Our Promise "I would rather die a mean...

OUR LEGACY, OUR PROMISE

"I would rather die a meaningful death than to live a meaningless life." Corazon C. Aquino  1933-2009
The Philippine nation commemorates the first death anniversary of former President Corazon C. Aquino, 1 August. "Tita Cory" as she was fondly called is the mother of now President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III.
President Noynoy Aquino will give a tribute today to her beloved mother on the theme "Our Legacy, our Promise". Columban College joins in this commemoration and continues to adhere in her legacy of hope and renewal.

College Students' Acquaintance Party The 1st Insti...

COLLEGE STUDENTS' ACQUAINTANCE PARTY

The 1st Institutional Acquaintance Party for College students will be on 11 August 2010 at 5PM sharp at the Olongapo City Convention Center. Please visit the IDCC for more info. 

CBA Family Day 2010 The College of Business Admins...

CBA FAMILY DAY 2010

The College of Business Adminstration celebrates this week their Family Day. The 3-day event (17-19 August) includes a showcase from its courses, the JPIA Night, HRM presentations, Tourism Gastronomia 2010 and the Management Seminars. This will be capped by the CBA Family Night on the 19th at the OCCC.

Greening the Blue Campus The Science and Mathemati...

GREENING THE BLUE CAMPUS

The Science and Mathematics Department of the College of Arts and Sciences and Education, Columban College; in partnership with the National Services Training Program and Community Extension Services Office, Columban College Science Federation, Columban College Mathematics Society, the College of Architecture will officially launch its campaign “Greening the Blue Campus” before the end of August 2010.      This is a year-round effort of the various units and organizations of the institution in promoting environmental awareness and environmental advocacies among staff and students to live onto the core value of “Makakalikasan.”
     The various components of the programs include the following:

- Campaign on Waste Segregation within the campus;
- Putting environmental posters and campaign materials inside each classroom;
- Conduct of Symposia and Film Viewing on Natural Resources Management;
- Field Trip Waste Segregation Facilities of UP Los Banos, Laguna; and
- Putting plants (in pots) along the corridor of different buildings.

Samples of Environmental Posters: Click to enlarge
                  
UPCOMING EVENTS: Greening the Blue Campus will be launched soon...
- submitted: Eric Matriano, EdD

Annual Student Forum The annual student forum with...

ANNUAL STUDENT FORUM

The annual student forum with the school administration is scheduled on 31 August 2010 9:00 AM at the Convery Hall. This annual event allows the administration to address the students' concerns and find ways to improve either instruction or services.

Testimonial Dinner for Board Passers Testimonial D...

TESTIMONIAL DINNER FOR BOARD PASSERS

Testimonial Dinner for 2009-2010 Board Passers last 26 July 2010 at the CC Convery Hall. Details and Photos of the Event to follow soon.

• Testimonial Dinner for 2009-2010 Board Passers last 26 July 2010 at the CC Convery Hall. ...

• CBA bags 3rd Runner Up in Sife National

  SIFE COLUMBAN COLLEGE TEAM WON 3RD RUNNER-UP AT THE 2010 SIFE NATIONAL COMPETITION HELD AT DUSIT THANI HOTEL MAKATI CITY Last July 2-3, 2010. ...

• Social Work Examination: 100% Passed

  The Social Work Department scored a perfect passing rate at this year's PRC Board Examination. Eleven students are now Registered Social Workers (RSW)....

Fun Run 2010Columban College held a Fun Run last 2...

FUN RUN 2010

Columban College held a Fun Run last 26 June 2010 to open its preparation for its Golden Founding Anniversary in November 2011. The event was led by the School President Msgr. Cris Cacho, VG PC and the chairperson of the 50th Founding Anniversary, Ms. Amelia Cecilia S. Reyes. More than 3000 students, administrators, faculty, staff and parents from the different levels participated. The Fun Run began at the East Tapinac Oval Tracks to the CC Main Campus. A short program was held to present the various activities for the Golden Year of the School.

COLUMBAN COLLEGE - FUN RUN 2010

Assembly

HS Students

Math Club Masco...

Admin Walking

Alumni Particip...

Elementary in C...

Tourism Student...

Alumni with Ma'...

Admin Preparing...

CBA Students

 

Courtesy Call to City MayorAdministrators, Alumni ...

COURTESY CALL TO CITY MAYOR

Administrators, Alumni and Parish representatives paid a courtesy call to the re-elected Mayor of Olongapo City, The Honorable James "Bong" Gordon, Jr., last 14 July 2010. The visit also aims to inform the City Mayor of the 50th Year of the school. The delegation was well received by the Mayor and there was a cordial as well as exciting dialogue. The Mayor also briefed the delegation with his upcoming plans and projects for the City and reiterated the importance of education in the community. Despite his busy schedule, Mayor Bong gave more than half an hour of his time that Wednesday afternoon.

COURTESY VISIT PICTURES

Administrators pose before leaving for the City Hall.

Arrival at the Olongapo City Hall of delegation led by Msgr. Cris.

The City Mayor, James Bong Gordon meets the delegation.

Mayor Bong during some light moments of the visit.

Message from the President As the new academic yea...

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

As the new academic year opens I welcome everyone and hope for another great year as we anticipate our 50th Founding Anniversary in 2011. I invite all our alumni from elementary to college to join us in this once in a lifetime celebration. As we journey into another milestone in the history of our beloved institution, let us not forget that what we have achieved now is because of the work and the sacrifices as well as commitment of the countless people who have passed though Columban College's doors. Despite the numerous challenges we face, we continue to provide the best Catholic education in the surrounding areas. This is a testament to the commitment and teamwork of every Columbanite, to be always ready to serve as shown by the achievements of our alumni and studentry. Let us always be guided by our vision and may St. Columban always guide us.

MSGR. CRISOSTOMO A. CACHO, VG PC MA

Research SeminarRESEARCH CAPABILITY BUILDING SEMIN...

Research Seminar

RESEARCH CAPABILITY BUILDING SEMINAR :Writing Action Researches for Business and EducationColumban College Library, (Main Campus)October 23, 2010 ...

COLUMBAN HYMNStep together brave and free Students...

COLUMBAN HYMN

Step together brave and free
Students of Columban we
Know that we can lead the way
In the land we love today.

Refrain:

Dedicated to promote the good
Faith in God guides our endeavor
Faith, hope, love for all
We can serve and lead together
We are Christ’s and His forever.

Step together never fear
God is good and God is near
Never left to fight alone
We are Christ’s and not our own.

Mary helps us on the way
Mary helps us everyday
For she loves her only Son
We are Christ’s and not our own.

COLUMBAN HYMNStep together brave and free Students...

COLUMBAN HYMN

Step together brave and free
Students of Columban we
Know that we can lead the way
In the land we love today.

Refrain:

Dedicated to promote the good
Faith in God guides our endeavor
Faith, hope, love for all
We can serve and lead together
We are Christ’s and His forever.

Step together never fear
God is good and God is near
Never left to fight alone
We are Christ’s and not our own.

Mary helps us on the way
Mary helps us everyday
For she loves her only Son
We are Christ’s and not our own.

School Seal and MottoThe seal of Columban College ...

SCHOOL SEAL AND MOTTO

The seal of Columban College bears the Celtic cross surrounded by the name of the school. Across it is St. Columban's motto "Christi Simus Non Nostri" or "We Are Christ's Not Our Own" in English. The Celtic cross is sometimes called a "Wheel Cross" because of the circle at the center connecting the beams. The circle is a symbol for God whom unites all men in His love. The cross represents Jesus Christ, the Son of God, our Lord and Savior, who is the foundation of our Christian life. He is the One who ennobles man, gives meaning to human life and is the model we present to our students.

VISION Columban College envisions herself to...

VISION

       Columban College envisions herself to the Catholic formation of students and professionals who are to become community and service-oriented individuals. 

MISSION

       To prepare self-directed, responsible, humane, God-loving, and environment-caring citizens and leaders who are academically and vocationally equipped to cope with life and to be ready to serve others.

GOALS

       The development of intellectual independence and leadership in an environment of excellence and relevance through the constructive and productive use of potentials and capabilities of students into becoming creative, decisive, competitive, critically and analytically thinking and active individuals.

OBJECTIVES

The goals will be realized through the following objectives:

1. Cultivation and inculcation of moral and spiritual foundation.

2. Acquisition of skills necessary to respond to the acceleration and development of high-level professionals and technically trained individuals.

3. Promotion of quality life through preservation and conservation of the physical and natural environment.

4. Provision for social amelioration of the underprivileged.

CORE VALUES

Maka-Diyos, Makabayan, Makatao,  Makakalikasan, at Makabuhay.

Graduating Class Officers Batch 2011AY 2010-2011 O...

GRADUATING CLASS OFFICERS BATCH 2011

AY 2010-2011 Officers
President:                     Samantha Louise Grande – Nursing
Vice President:             Eddieson Alipio – Business Administration
Treasurer:                    Angeline Samonte – Business Administration
Secretary:                    Ashain Jade Valenzuela - Business Administration
Auditor:                        Riman Danien Dominguez – Nursing
PRO:                             Phoemy Jane Arendaeng – Nursing
                                     Roldan Liam - Business Administration
Business Manager:      Richard Marasigan – Computer Studies
                                     Jhenel Bayno – Nursing

Campus Ministry Mrs. Carlota A. Aquino, Director V...

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Mrs. Carlota A. Aquino, Director
VISION
The Office of the Campus Ministry envisions itself to be the unifier of a dynamic and Christ-centered community. It is committed to promote the development of the moral and spiritual aspect of the entire college through the implementation of its Christian formation program.
MISSION
Its mission is to build up a Christian community that is cooperative, supportive and collaborative in all its spiritual activities.
GOAL
Its goal is to make the entire college active in its spiritual commitment, alive in expressing their faith, and productive in their involvement in all the campus Ministry programs.
OBJECTIVES
1. To inculcate values and attitudes in order to be responsible Christians.
2. To recognize God’s presence in their daily life.
3. To provide ways and opportunities to become closer to God; knowing and living the truth.
4. To develop everyone to become integrated Christians.

Koro Kolehiyo de San Columbano KORO COLEGIO DE SAN...

KORO KOLEHIYO DE SAN COLUMBANO

KORO COLEGIO DE SAN COLUMBANO or simply KORO to many, started very simply yet meaningfully. The group started with 8 members composed of students and faculty from the College of Business Administration. It was through the initiative of Susan P. Alegoria-Groom, EdD, to form a choir to sing at the Installation Ceremony of the 3rd College President, The Rev. Msgr. Crisostomo A. Cacho. The newly formed choir gave a wonderful performance and touched the audience. After that, the former Vice-President for Academic Affairs and Student Services, Ma. Antonia M. Balde, EdD decided to institutionalize the choir during their administrative meeting. The school president also expressed his willingness to form a chorale group that will enliven the cultural awareness of the college.
A series of auditions for all colleges of the school were conducted and those who successfully passed the screening became the core group . To date, the Koro had sang at different citywide and regional events. The participation of the group at the Philippine National University Chorale (PNU Chorale) benefit concert at the Philamlife Theatre paved the way to the rise of the chorale ensemble. This marked the beginning of the group's national exposure building a more resounding confidence and inspiration to the members.
In 2009, the choir participated in many events, the biggest being “Divertissement”, a series of concerts in tribute to National Artist Dr. Lucrecia Kasilag. In May 2010, when the school coordinated with the Gawad Kalinga Foundation, GK Chairman Tony Meloto was amazed by the performance of the choir and invited the Koro to sing at the kick-off event of the Gawad Kalinga Builders’ Night held at the NBC Tent, Taguig City, Metro Manila.
The Koro's success would not be possible without the expertise and adept skills of Mr. Roland M. Fronda, the choir’s conductor. Under his tutelage, the choir was able to grasp an upscale learning environment making each member move to higher level each practice. His patience and hardwork turned the group into a precious gem. His belief on the talents of Columbanites  would surely help make the group nationally and perhaps even world renowned.
The KORO COLEGIO DE SAN COLUMBANO... aiming high, singing for God’s glory and touching lives. “Christi Simus Non Nostri.”

Student OrganizationsAY 2010-2011 PICE – Philippin...

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

AY 2010-2011
PICE – Philippine Institute of Civil Engineering
JPIA – Junior Philippine Institute of Accountancy
MSOP-YEC – Management Society of the Philippines-Young Entrepreneurs ClubCCES – Columban College English Society
CCSF – Columban College Science Federation
HRMS – Hotel and Restaurant Management Society
IIEE – Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers
PIIE – Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers
IECEP – Institute of Electronics and Communications Engineers of the Philippines
ICpEP-SE – Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines-Student Edition
CCSSA – Columban College Social Science Association
APSACC – Association of Political Science Advocates of Columban College
SAMACOFIL – Samahan ng Mag-aaral ng Columban sa Araling Filipino
CCMS – Columban College Mathematics Society
Quizzers Club
TSC – Tourism Society of Columban
CCSNA - Columban College Student Nurses Association
HTTP@CSAG – Heaven’s Trained and Talented People @Computer Studies Artist Guild
HRSCC – Honor Roll Society of Columban College
Religious Organizations
SSVP – Society of St. Vincent de Paul
COM – Children of Mary
Extra-Curricular Organizations
CCSA – Columban College Student Assistants
CCSSS – College of Computer Studies Sports Society
STAGE – Society of Theater Artist Guilds and Entertainment
SIFE – Student in Free Enterprise
SAGE - Student for the Advancement of Global Entrepreneurship
KDT – Kaisahan Dance Troupe
Rotaract Club of Columban College
TPP – The Premier Post
Koro Colegio De San Columbano

Inter-Departmental Coordinating Council The IDCC i...

NTER-DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL

The IDCC is the coordinating body of the studentry. It provides the students the opportunity to learn the values of democratic living in the college. The IDCC acts to coordinate all the students activities in order to foster a closer Christian brotherhood among the students and other sectors of society, and instill national consciousness for the develomnent of the Filipino peole.
The IDCC shall embody and uphold the vision, mission, goals of the college towards insuring a well-rounded intellectual, spiritual, socio cultural and physical well-being of the students to the fullest in order to realize a just and humane existence for all.

*The new IDCC logo above is formal and simple.The seven dots in the center represent the seven colleges. St. Columban on the left reminds the IDCC and all student organizations of his motto "We are Christ's not our own."  The torch and book signifies the academic excellence of Columbanites in all its programs/courses. The dots representing the colleges is in the center bounded by St. Columban and the torch and book to signify balance between servant-leadership and academic excellence among the students for which IDCC represents.

Office of the Student Affairs VISION The Student A...

OFFICE OF THE STUDENT AFFAIRS

VISION
The Student Affairs envisions itself to be a catalyst of change for students to obtain a deep sense of leadership, social commitment and love for the service of the entire studentry and with great respect for the students’ general behavior and discipline.
MISSION
Student Affairs Office is committed to empower student who are to become active responsible, competitive yet humane, loving and service oriented leaders guided by the value of services and vocation committed to the promotion of peace and harmony around the community.
GOAL
1. To ensure the community of student service through strengthening programs adopting the competency of based approach to training and education:
2. To exercise democratic and collegiate leadership:
3. To create linkages among organizations around the community:
4. To develop good leaders and good citizens in the service of the truth.
OBJECTIVES
1. To involve all student leaders in the planning, implementation and evaluation of students through performance in different programs most especially those geared toward community services.
2. To instill a love for learning that includes mastery of academic and physical skills and the development of creativity.
3. o encourage in all students growth in positive self-discipline.
4. To develop an environment based on respect and obedience.



Carlota A. Aquino
Director

ATTENTION ! COLLEGE DEPARTMENTEnrollment for Firs...

ATTENTION !



COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

Enrollment for First Semester 2013 - 2014



Interview for New Freshmen & Transferees..... GOING ON

Registration for Classification Test..... GOING ON

Approval for Enrollment..... GOING ON




Issuance of Enrollment No. for Old Students..... May 23-24, 2013

ENROLLMENT PERIOD..... May 27 - June 7, 2013



CLASSES START..... June 10, 2013

Contact InformationMain Campus: No. 1 M...

CONTACT INFORMATION

Main Campus:            No. 1 Mt. Apo St., New Asinan
Olongapo City 2200
Telephone Numbers:  (047) 2223329 2241582 2241582
Fax Number:              (047) 2227782
Email:                        inquiry@columban.edu.ph

Barretto Campus:      Rizal Ext., Bo. Barretto
Olongapo City 2200
Telephone Number:  (047) 2229360
inquiry@columban.edu.ph

Columban College Hotel and Resort The Columban Col...

COLUMBAN COLLEGE HOTEL AND RESORT

The Columban College Hotel and Resort, the first educational hotel in Zambales and Bataan, is located at Bo. Barretto, Olongapo City. The hotel and resort, just 10 minutes from the Subic Bay Freeport Zone is an ideal place for conferences, retreats and other gatherings. Nestled in the nature rich area of the Barrio with a spectacular view of Subic Bay and the mountains, you will know that you are truly somewhere special.
This hotel and resort features very affordable rooms and business suites, with stylish conference rooms, and dining areas. The swimming pools, a mini-Olympic size pool and a kiddy pool, lush tropical gardens and a roof-deck overlooking the Barretto Campus and Subic Bay will definitely make your stay worthwhile. As an educational hotel & resort, our tradition of impeccable service will make your stay with us memorable in every way.
The CCHR continues to set itself apart with its excellence in hospitality service, with rooms and suites designed to provide guests with a true sense of service and refinement, and to ensure guest comfort in every way. With its dedicated staff, its unique location, shouldn't you be at the Columban College Hotel and Resort soon?
Visit or Contact Us:
Rizal Ext., Bo. Barretto, Olongapo City
Tel. Nos. 2232102 and 223-2099
Email: columbancollegehotel@yahoo.com

    The CC Hotel: Training Center for Hospitality Education of Columban College.

    The Swimming Pool: 8 lanes Mini-Olympic Size for PE and competitions.

About Us From its inception as a small academe in ...

ABOUT US

From its inception as a small academe in 1961, Columban College has become the foremost academic institution in the contiguous areas of Olongapo, Bataan and Zambales. Its enviable reputation lies in its commitment to serve the community of which it is an integral part.
Columban College over the last several years has enlarged its operations to accommodate the growing number of its clientele. By virtue of the parent's trust in its ability to imbue their children with strong Christian values sense of country, it has enjoyed tremendous success in the face of an uncertain national economy.
New challenges accompany the advent of the 21st Century. While it is true that Columban College recognizes the need for modernity and social progress, it remains committed to the preservation of tradition and values. this institution continues to provide society with civic-oriented people.
May it continue to have the grace of God as it welcomes the coming years.

Alumni and External AffairsThe Columban College Al...

ALUMNI AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

The Columban College Alumni US Chapter held its convention last Feb. 12-13. Be updated for our golden year contact the Alumni Office.

Columban College Olongapo - Zambales Alumni Association Incorporated (CCOZAAI)is an organization established by graduates of Columban College Incorporated and endorsed by the school. The organization was established to promote a unified and enlightened God - loving community of self reliant, disciplined, and proactive alumni committed to serve the needs of the society. It is also a tool to foster unity and camaraderie among alumni association members, serve globally as a link among alumni members in facilitating information and promoting positive values and assist in providing opportunities to all alumni association members in developing their full potentials into productive citizens of the world. These are all part of the vision and mission of the alumni organization.
As you know, your Columban experience does not end with graduation. In fact, there are plenty of ways for you to keep in touch and stay involved. To learn more about what is going on at Columban College and within the Alumni Community, please take a few minutes to browse our alumni site.
The Alumni Affairs and External Office is located at the Ground Floor of the H Building, Main Campus. OFFICE HOURS: 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Phone:  (047) 2223329 2241581 2241582 LOCAL 131
Fax:      (047) 2227782

Mrs. Anatalia "Annie" Sanchez Sy
Director, Alumni and External Affairs

50th Anniversary Calendar 2010 ...

50TH ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR

2010                                                            Sponsor

June
12     Participation in the
          Independence Day Parade,                  City of Olongapo
26     Fun Run                                              PE Dept.

November
         Dinner for a Cause                              Alumni
         Bingo Social
         49th Foundation Day Celebration          College Dept.
2011
January
             Launching – Best Teacher               College of Education
             Education Symposium                     Paul Moselina
February
            Admin Month                                  Teachers (CCFA-Head)
            US Alumni Council Convention          US Alumni Council
            (San Diego, CA)
March
            Student Month                                Teachers
            Search for outstanding students
 
April
            Best Adopted Community                 NSTP & CESO
 
May
            Alumni Month                                        Alumni
            (Launching of Best Batch & Best Alumni)
            Presentation of Mr. & Miss Columban       Basic Education
            Candidates
 
June
           Clean and Green Program                 College Dept., & NSTP
           
July
           Fitness Program                               PE Dept. & HRM
August
           Mr. & Miss Columban 1st Canvassing        Basic Education
 
September
          Medical/Dental Mission                             College of Nursing
          Mr. & Ms. Alumni 1st & Last Canvassing     Alumni
October
          Mission Month/2nd & Last Canvassing        Basic Education

November
          21  Parade and Mass Demo
          22  AM – Street Dancing
                PM – Student Night
          23  Integration with the Parish
          24  Awarding of students, faculty members,
                  staff, past presidents and directors
          25  Alumni Day

ATTENTION ! COLLEGE DEPARTMENTEnrollment for Firs...

ATTENTION !



COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

Enrollment for First Semester 2013 - 2014



Interview for New Freshmen & Transferees..... GOING ON

Registration for Classification Test..... GOING ON

Approval for Enrollment..... GOING ON




Issuance of Enrollment No. for Old Students..... May 23-24, 2013

ENROLLMENT PERIOD..... May 27 - June 7, 2013




CLASSES START..... June 10, 2013

Columban College Language Center CCLC has become t...

COLUMBAN COLLEGE LANGUAGE CENTER

CCLC has become the best Language Center in the city that offers a learning package to different languages: English, Filipino, Mandarin and Nihonggo.
Located at the heart of the city, CCLC is surrounded by a shopping mall, different food chains and is near the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
Inspired by the growing need to be globally prepared, the CCLC team saw the need to offer a dynamic package of foreign language teaching that would be easy to master and put to use. Consolidating the respective experiences of the people behind it, the school prides itself in having drawn specific modules for each language.
OUR VISION
We see ourselves as one of the leading foreign language schools in the country, providing people with the necessary communication skills to make them competitive in the international market and allow them to get linked with other parts of the world.
OUR MISSION
*        to provide language instruction that is easy and practical in style to lessen the difficulty of learning other languages where one is not exposed to or familiar with, by putting its research database together to come up with competitive language training programs for professionals, students, housewives, business executives, expatriates and overseas contract workers.
*        to attain the highest level of language proficiency for our students, by demanding excellence from our faculty members who are professionally trained.
CLIENTELE
CCLC accepts both local and foreign enrolees, professional and non-professional, who are willing to learn and practice a foreign language in their discipline and for other purposes they may have in the future.
REQUREMENTS:
• accomplished registration form
• photocopy of the passport ( for  foreign student)
• photocopy of a valid identification card (for local student)
• 1 piece 2x2 picture
• 1 piece 1x1 picture
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING STAFF
The Center is comprised of highly qualified and competent core of faculty members who will provide a wide range of expertise in language and communication based on their professional training. To attain the highest level of language proficiency for our students, CCLL demands excellence from its faculty members. Hence, we have selected our pool of faculty members on the bases of their professional training and their well-rounded teaching experiences. We are proud to have with us a competent group of teachers who share our vision to allow people to get linked with other parts of the world.
For more information, contact:
The Director
Columban College Language Center
1 Mt. Apo St. East Tapinac, Olongapo City
Telephone: (047)222-3329 loc.122
Mobile No: 09175059616
e-mail: columbanlanguagecenter@yahoo.com

Columban College Catechetical Center VISION: The C...

COLUMBAN COLLEGE CATECHETICAL CENTER

VISION:
The Catechetical Center envisions professionally trained catechists who are actively involved in the evangelizing mission of the local Church.
MISSION:
The Catechetical Center is committed to the integral formation in faith of student catechists who are willing to serve the community with special preference for the poor.
GOALS:
True to its commitment to develop professional catechists, the Catechetical Center hopes to carry the following goals:

1. To provide students with adequate knowledge and understanding about the saving event of Christ and skills to handle properly fundamental problems of human existence.
2. To foster maturity in the Christian faith centered on the Eucharist.
3. To transform the world through the Gospel values and lead them to an authentic witnessing to Christ.

PERSONAL/COMMUNAL ASPECT:
The program is concerned with God’s call and man’s response which is manifested in the gradual growth in the acceptance and living out of  Christ’s message and values.  Activities    which   may   develop  a  deeper  awareness  and growth  in  the call  and response  relationship include the following: liturgical and sacramental   celebrations,  personal / Communal prayers,   retreat/recollection, morning prayer,  reflective reading of the  Scripture and guidance sessions.
ACADEMIC ASPECT:
The   academic   aspect   is   intended   to   develop the   scholastic   potential   of  the students.  In    keeping with  the  mind  of  the Church,  enculturation/indigenization and education for justice receive an emphasis in all Theology subjects/classes.  In order   to   maintain   quality education as  a  service  to   others,   it   is   expected   that   the   grade point   average  be  in   keeping   with   the   academic potentials of   each student.  This is subject to on-going  evaluation.
CATECHETICAL/PASTORAL ASPECT:
The  Center is   oriented to   developing  awareness of the  social  realities with a  view to the  formation of the whole  man  and  everyman (Populorum   Progressio   # 14). Activities are    provided    which  a) deepen awareness of the existing realities      b)   explore  and  evaluate  these realities  in  the  light  of  the  Scriptures    c)    involve  the  students  in  their Christian   responsibility  as  spelled  out  b  the Synod of Bishops…“ action  in  behalf  of  justice  and the   transformation  of the world is a constitutive dimension of   the   gospel message”   as  concretized in  the  building  of Basic Ecclesial Communities    and    d)   further   involve  the  students   in   the non -  formal   services  of  Columban  College,  to  the    different  parishes  of Olongapo  -  Zambales,  and  other civic institutions. 

HISTORY OF THE CENTER
The Catechetical Center is located at Columban College in Olongapo City.  It began in 1972 in order to train catechists who would be professionally competent to teach in schools and parishes of Olongapo and Zambales.  It is a diocesan project and answerable to the Bishop of Iba, Zambales.  The Catechetical Center is financed by the German Bishops.  Thus qualified students are admitted on scholarship basis.  In response, the graduates of the Center devote themselves to the Catechetical Apostolate of the diocese as coordinators, teachers, or parish workers on the provincial and parochial levels.
The program was drawn up in a meeting attended by the late Bishop Henry Byrne, Fr. William Sullivan, Fr. Teodoro Bacani, Fr. O’brien, Sr. Mary Moylan, Sr. Nora, Sr. Maura Dillon, and Mr. Gerardo de Guzman.
The curriculum for B.S.E. major in Religious Education was approved by the Department of Education.  The German Bishops agreed to finance the project.  As its counterpart, Columban College agreed to provide the rooms and facilities of the Center.
In 1976, the Catechetical Center has its first graduates.  Nine graduating students from the Center received Apostolic Mission from the late Bishop Henry Byrne.
In 1979, the organization of the Catechetical Center has remained stable and both Sr. Maura Dillon, SSC, the director of the Catechetical Center and Mr. Gerardo de Guzman, the Dean of the Center worked together as a team in all areas for the past years.  This year also, Sr. Priscilla Ysaac, DC has come to the Center with a view of taking over the administration of the Center the following year.
In 1980, Sr. Priscilla took over the administration as the Director of the Center, and in 1981, through the inspiration of Dra. Socorro Espiritu, the Department of Religious Affairs was created.  This was to implement Columban College’s Philosophy of education and school objectives with regard to the Spiritual Formation of the academic community.  With Dra. Espiritu’s advice, there was a change in the organizational set up of the Catechetical Center in order to avoid overlapping of functions between the general college administration and the Center.  This was approved by the Director of Columban College and Bishop Henry Byrne.  With the new the structure, the Director and Staff of the Center take charge of all formational activities namely:  Theological Studies, Spiritual Formation, Catechetical Ministries, Pastoral Activities, Religious Education and Alumni Affairs.
In 1982, The Ministry of education and Culture approved the Revised Curriculum of Bachelor of Science major in Religious Education.  The New Organizational Chart of the Center was formulated.  The fourth thrust of the Center was created in response to the needs expressed by the parish priests of Zambales regarding the involvement of the students in the different parish activities.  This is the Catechetical Ministry Program.  As an outreach project of the Integration Class, the graduating students rendered their apostolic service to the tribal minorities of Cabalan.  This exposure/immersion activity was the pre-requisite activity before Missio Canonica.