Camp Baby Ara 2008 Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Order of Diplomacy Family?
The Order of Diplomacy family is an international Catholic community founded on 14 February 2000, the Great
Jubilee Year at Adamson University, Manila, Philippines by outstanding alumni, student leaders and friends of Adamson University
to respond to the challenge of Pope John Paul II "Young people do not be afraid!"
Its former names were SPICE-Adamson University (2000-2003), SPICE & YOUTH Family (2003-2006), Order of
the Lay Evangelizers of Jesus Christ (2004-2006) and Order of the Ambassadors of Theotokos (17 March 2006 - 06 October 2007).
It was on 17 March 2006 at Toril, Davao City, Philippines during the feast day of St. Patrick of Ireland,
the name was Order of the Ambassadors of Theotokos to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary as Theotokos or God-bearer or Mother
of God in Greek or Sancta Dei Genetrix in Latin.
Effective 07 October 2007, the name was finally changed to Order of Diplomacy to open its doors more ecumenical
to non-Catholic members.
2. What is Camp Baby Ara?
The Camp Baby Ara is a 50-Day training and retreat Camp that hones, trains and develops better the female
members to become Ambassadors, the highest rank of membership in the Order of Diplomacy family.
During this training and retreat camp, talent, skills, personality and social graces development and Immersion Missions
are being taught and experienced to members.
Spanish, Journalism, Theatre Arts, Dance, Music, Culinary Arts, Painting, Photography and English Fluency
are also included for the total social development of the members.
Two of the highlights of the Camp Baby Ara are the famed Installations and the annual Ellen Awards.
Camp Baby Ara is named after Amb. Baby Ara M. Giva, OD from Davao City Central Chapter. She became Ambassador
in July 2005 and one of the first batch of high school students then at Davao City National High School, F. Torres St., Davao
City, Philippines.
She was been the Executive Lay Unit Secretary of the Republic of the Philippines Unit from 2005 - 2007.
The former name of Camp Baby Ara is Camp Silver Shield.
3. When and where will Camp Baby Ara 2008 take place?
It will happen in April - May 2008. It will take place at Davao City, Philippines, the Home of the Great
Mt. Apo, the Queen of Orchids, Waling-waling and the Sanctuary of the Mighty Philippine Eagle.
4. How did the Camp Baby Ara begin?
It was in April up to May 2002 when some of the Ambassadors, the founding members of SPICE-Adamson University
accepted the invitation of the Congregation of the Mission to undergo the Vincentian Lay Mission in the isolated places in
the Philippines particularly at the Bicol region of the Philippines.
These Ambassadors joined the Vincentian Fathers, Brothers, seminarians, lay missionaries and the Daughters
of Charity.
The researches, trials, dry-run and trainings for the Camp Silver Shield were held at Denrica, Camarines
Sur, Philippines with almost 200 Bicolano youths as respondents. It was headed by Bro. Humphrey Dela Cruz Salamat, OAT.
5. Where has the Camp Silver Shield held previously?
The first 50-Day Camp Silver Shield was held in the Philippines particularly at J. Bastida Elementary School,
Dumoy, Talomo, Davao City, Philippines on 16 April – 04 June 2006. It produced eight Ambassadors, almost 20 Envoys and
more than 30 Heralds and more than 200 Ministers.
The second 50-Day Camp Silver Shield was held in the Philippines particularly at Holy Trinity Academy, Puan,
Talomo, Davao City, Philippines on April – May 2007. It produced Ambassadors.
Before the 50-Day Camp Silver Shield, the Camp Silver Shields then were only 2 to 3 days. The very first
Camp Silver Shield was held at Sacred Heart Chapel, Gulf View Executive Homes, Bago, Talomo, Davao City, Philippines. It was
attended by almost 100 youth who became Ambassadors on 02 – 03 May 2003.
Then succeeding Camp Silver Shield was held at Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, Philippines (2003-2004), Makilala,
North Cotabato, Philippines (2004), Caraga, Davao Oriental, Philippines (2004), Davao City, Philippines (2004-2005).
The last 3-Day Camp Silver Shield was held at Holy Cross of Agdao, Davao City, Philippines on 25 –
27 November 2005. It produced almost 100 Ambassadors.
6. Why was the Camp Silver Shield started?
It was started to gather the youth regardless of faith and social background as a unique way of discovering
self with God’s grace and of helping the infallible Catholic Church as baptized Christians to continue the kingly, priestly
and prophetic life our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Camp Silver Shield is a unique concord, celebration of faith, brotherhood and sisterhood, survival of challenges
and hope of every Order of the Ambassadors of Theotokos family member.
7. What was the Camp Silver Shield 2007 itinerary?
The Camp Silver Shield 2007 itinerary was bigger and better from Catechisms, Apologetics, Sessions,
Camp Silver Shield Topics of the Day and Immersion Apostolates.
Talents and Skills developments such as Spanish, Journalism, Theatre Arts, Dance, Music, Culinary Arts, Painting,
Photography and English Fluency well better well-prepared for the total social development of the members.
The new Ambassadors for this Camp Silver Shield 2007 were given the honors and opportunities to take part
as organizers in the upcoming international, national, regional and local apostolates such as the 1st Catholic
World AIDS Day Youth Zenith in the Philippines in November – December 2008 and the 1st Campus Journalism
Diplomacy Conference in 2008.
8. How many people will take part in the Camp Baby Ara 2008?
Approximately, almost 100 Ministers and Envoys from various places of the Philippines will be expected
to take part.
Interested individuals from Korea, Japan, Australia, Thailand, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Russia,
European countries, Africa, USA and Canada and islands from the Pacific are very much invited to join this historical global
event and of course, to experience, the best tropical summer of the Philippines Islands.
Ambassadors from various Central Chapters will also be there.
9. Can a non-Catholic take part?
Of course, yes! As part of the Vatican II, the spirit of Ecumenism will be put into action. The Camp Baby
Ara is an invitation to all people from all walks of life without discrimination. Many non-Catholics and others have taken
part in previous Camp Silver Shield.
10. How can I prepare personally for the Camp Baby Ara 2008?
Just be yourself and ready to face surprises from the Camp Baby Ara 2008.
11. How much will it cost?
The Camp Baby Ara 2008 donation will cost only Philippine Pese 1,000.00 (one trhousand Philippine
pesos only) per Filipino Minister and Envoy.
Non-Filipinos will cost only to donate US$ 250.00 each.
It can be paid in full or in partial or through sponsorship. It will include food, accommodation, insurance,
for transportation within the camp area and other souvenirs as well for each Minister and Envoy.
The first time to join Camp Baby Ara is called Minister or Envoy.
12. How do I register?
Individual registration will start on 14 February 2008, the eight SPICE & YOUTH Day, our foundation
anniversary. The registration will be conducted on line, although paper-based registration will be possible for those who
do not have access to computers.
These possible Ministers and Envoys are already divided into 7 team and they still need to register personally
or on line. Click Join Us On Line.
13. What will be my rank of membership?
For non-Envoys, you are automatically given the"Minister" title, the beginner’s rank of membership.
14. What will the accommodation be like?
It will be no ordinary training and retreat camp. It will be full of test, trials or challenges. There
will no foe for the interested Minister and Envoy except herself.
Everything will be the test of faith and confidence. There will be home rules and regulations to be followed
by everyone. Surprise!
15. Can I leave temporarily the Camp Baby Ara 2008?
Yes, you will be allowed to leave temporarily the Camp Baby Ara 2008 provided of the following reasons:
- important family matters
- enrollment or education matters
- national election
- health reasons
- other reasonable emergencies.
Before leaving the Camp Baby Ara 2008 venue, each Minister or Envoy will have the Ambassador escort.
The Ambassador will have the responsibility to look after his guided Minister or Envoy. They will log out from the Camp Baby
Ara 2008 venue and will go back on the given time and date. Upon arrival, they will log-in to the Camp Baby Ara 2008
Secretariat.
16. What if I will cease the Camp Baby Ara
2008?
Anyone will be permitted to cease the Camp Baby Ara 2008 because of the following reasons:
- important family matters
- enrollment or education matters
- national election
- health reasons
- other reasonable emergencies.
The Minister or Envoy or Ambassador will continue her remaining Sessions / Apostolates in the Camp Baby Ara
2009.
For personal reason(s), she will have a talk with our Spiritual & Counseling Team for enlightenment.
17. What about security during the Camp Baby Ara 2008 ?
The Camp Baby Ara 2008 Secretariat will coordinated with the Police Station, Barangay Council, Social
Works Office and the Office of Hon. Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, the Davao City Mayor.
The Camp Baby Ara 2008 Secretariat will implement strict home rules and regulations. Curfew at
10:00 PM up to 5:00 AM will be implemented.
For everyone to know, Davao City is one of the Top 10 Asia's Livable cities and one of the best in the whole
world because as well of its rich cultural heritage and hospitable constituents.
18. What about spiritual matters?
There will be competent spiritual advisers.
19. Will our parents and guardians be allowed to visit us?
Of course, yes! They will even have a room for them to stay overnight. They will have to register in the
Camp Baby Ara 2008 Secretariat before talking or seeing their households.
20. What will be the other partners of the Camp Baby Ara 2008?
The Camp Baby Ara 2008 Secretariat will request any possible help from the City Social Services Development
Office of Davao City, the Department of Education Schools Division Office, Depatment of Tourism, Philippine National Red Cross
Davao City Chapter, Mercury Drug and other religious and non-religious institutions.
21. What will I bring during the Camp Baby Ara 2008?
For Ministers and Envoys, you will be required only to bring initially the following for the Camp Baby Ara
2008:
- 1 Holy Bible
- 1 Holy Rosary for Catholics
- 1 notebook
- 1 pair of black shoes
- 1 pair of rubber shoes
- 1 pair of sandals
- 1 pair of slippers
- 1 pillow
- 1 toothbrush
- 1 mosquito net
- 2 blankets
- 2 towels
- 3 ballpens
- 3 bras for women
- 3 jogging pants
- 5 kilos of rice
- 3 pants or jeans
- 3 sets of Holy Mass clothes for Catholics
- 3 shirts
- 3 shorts
- 3 under wears
- Doctor’s Certificate of Good Health
- Canned goods
- Personal hygiene items such as body soap, laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary napkins for women, cotton buds,
deodorants, facial wash, etc
- Vegetables
- Parental consent or Guardian Consent. (The parental consent or guardian consent must be written and signed personally
by the parent or by the guardian. The parental consent or guardian consent must be presented by the Minister or Envoy upon
registration for the Camp Baby Ara 2007 in April 2008 together with their parents and guardians.)
For Ambassadors, you will be required only to bring initially the following for the Camp Baby Ara 2008:
- 1 Holy Bible
- 1 Holy Rosary for Catholics
- 1 notebook
- 1 pair of black shoes
- 1 pair of rubber shoes
- 1 pair of sandals
- 1 pair of slippers
- 1 pillow
- 1 toothbrush
- 1 mosquito net
- 2 blankets
- 2 towels
- 3 ballpens
- 3 bras for women
- 3 jogging pants
- 5 kilos of rice
- 3 pants or jeans
- 3 sets of Holy Mass clothes for Catholics
- 3 shirts
- 3 shorts
- 3 under wears
- Doctor’s Certificate of Good Health
- Canned goods
- Personal hygiene items such as body soap, laundry soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary napkins for women, cotton buds,
deodorants, facial wash, etc
- Vegetables
- Parental consent or Guardian Consent. (The parental consent or guardian consent must be written and signed personally
by the parent or by the guardian. The parental consent or guardian consent must be presented by the Ambassador upon registration
for the Camp Baby Ara in April 2008 together with their parents and guardians.)
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