REBUILDING BECs IN THE IMAGE OF THE HOLY TRINITY: A PATH TOWARD RENEWED EVANGELIZATION

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The Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) finds its deepest inspiration and model in the mystery of the Holy Trinity—the communion of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Trinity reveals a perfect community of love, unity, participation, and mission. Before His Ascension, Jesus entrusted His disciples with the mission of evangelization, saying: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt 28:19). Rooted in this Trinitarian communion and missionary mandate, the BEC is called to be a living community of disciples who share faith, nurture one another, and work together in proclaiming the Gospel.

Recognizing the vital role of BECs in the life and mission of the Church, the Archdiocese of Capiz has continuously pursued initiatives aimed at strengthening and revitalizing these communities. Through pastoral formation programs, leadership training, faith-sharing gatherings, and evangelization efforts, the Archdiocese seeks to deepen the faith of the people and foster active participation in the Church’s mission. A significant aspect of this endeavor is the ministry of presence exercised by bishops, priests, religious, and lay leaders who accompany the faithful in their communities. This reflects the example of Christ, the Good Shepherd, who declares, “I know my own and my own know me” (Jn 10:14), and God's promise, “I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Mt 28:20). Through their presence, guidance, and pastoral care, Church leaders make Christ present among the people and help cultivate a spirit of communion, participation, and mission within the BECs.

Equally important is the invaluable support of various lay organizations and ecclesial movements that collaborate in the mission of building vibrant Christian communities. Their participation reflects the teaching of St. Paul that “there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord” (1 Cor 12:4–5). Through their commitment to formation, catechesis, social action, and evangelization, these organizations provide resources, leadership, and opportunities for participation that strengthen the life of the BEC. Together, clergy and laity embody the vision of the early Christian community described in the Acts of the Apostles: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers” (Acts 2:42).

Despite these efforts, challenges remain. Some BECs continue to experience declining participation, limited formation opportunities, and difficulties in sustaining missionary engagement. These realities call for a renewed commitment to rebuild, strengthen, and revitalize the BEC so that it may fully realize its role as an instrument of communion and evangelization. Like the people of Israel rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem under Nehemiah, the Church today is invited to renew its foundations and strengthen its communities for the mission entrusted to it by God.

Inspired by the Holy Trinity, BECs must become communities characterized by unity amid diversity, shared responsibility, active participation, and missionary zeal. The prayer of Jesus, “that they may all be one” (Jn 17:21), remains a guiding vision for every Christian community. As the Father sends the Son and the Son sends the Holy Spirit, so too are BEC members sent forth to proclaim the Good News in their families, neighborhoods, and workplaces. In fidelity to the command of Christ, “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8), BECs are called to become centers of evangelization where faith is lived, shared, and celebrated.

In the continuing pastoral vision of the Archdiocese of Capiz, under the leadership of Archbishop Victor B. Bendico, the renewal of Basic Ecclesial Communities remains a vital priority. Through the collaborative efforts of clergy, religious, lay organizations, and the faithful themselves, and guided by the Trinitarian model of communion and mission, BECs can become dynamic centers of faith formation, Christian service, and evangelization. In this way, they mirror the life of the early Church, where “the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul” (Acts 4:32), and become effective instruments for transforming both the Church and society through the power of the Gospel.

hbAndrada.05.30.2026

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