Reghu & Jerry Chua MYX Music Studios

Stephanie Chu CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)

Brian Lim & Julie Sim

To "share the love" of Christ, that's what this album is about!

That's what Blessed Nicolas Barre, the founder of our Infant Jesus (IJ) schools, wanted everyone to do. He wanted to reach out to the poor, the weak, the disadvantaged and the enslaved. He wanted us to have compassion for those less fortunate than us.

In celebration of Founder's Day 2002, the IJ Board of Management is 'sharing' this gift of music, this labour of love, with the children, youth, staff, school leaders, volunteers, residents and the IJ Sisters in the eleven IJ Schools and the three IJ Homes & Centres in Singapore.

Fourteen of the songs in this album are original works written by my good friends, Trevor Nerva & Julie Sim (IJ alumnus). Their music is about love and compassion, faithfulness and hope, service and care, peace and unity - universal values that are an integral part of the IJ spirit. Many of the songs are sung by IJ pupils with dedicated teachers & principals working alongside Trevor & Julie, while others feature the voices of IJ alumni members. An IJ pupil also created the CD artwork. Special thanks to all the dedicated singers, musicians, & teachers who contributed their time and talent to make this album a true celebration of God’s love for us.

These songs are ideal for singing at various IJ gatherings and we expect each school to make these songs a part of their regular repertoire. In this way, the different IJ schools will have music that expresses their common identity and inspires them to uphold the spirit of Blessed Barre's teachings.

Wishing one and all "Happy Founder's Day" and may the blessings of our Lord be with you always!

Donne Marie Aeria