What the Christians accomplished in Carigara. Chapter XXXXVII.


From the very beginning, the people of this mission showed their
fervor; consequently, the Christians continued to increase in numbers,
although, as I have said, our fathers were very cautious in granting
holy baptism. All those Christians have frequent recourse to the
confessional, prizing it highly and greatly benefiting their own
souls. Those who are not Christians are all catechumens; and there is
not one of them who does not desire holy baptism. There was formed in
this church, and completed this year, a very delightful musical choir,
composed of the children themselves, who are very clever in this
exercise; and thus the divine services are celebrated with solemnity.



Of the remarkable increase in the mission of Paloc. Chapter XXXXVIII.


This village is one of the finest and best regulated in all the
island, thanks to the labors of one of our fathers, who helped the
natives to construct good houses. The Christian doctrine is taught
every day to the children in all the villages; and so many of them
attend this exercise that it is necessary to appoint four chanters
in order that they may be heard. Every day the people attend mass,
after they have had their lessons in the doctrine. One day of the
week is set apart when all the Christians come together to learn the
doctrine and catechism; and, even without the presence of the father,
they all assemble in every village. Great benefit has been derived
from this practice, for thus those who know the doctrine do not forget