June 11, 2017: The Sunday Catechism Year 2017-18 was inaugurated symbolically on Sunday June 11th at 9.15 a.m. mass. All children came with joy and enthusiasm for the Sunday catechism class. Attendance and text book of each class were distributed by Fr. Ivan D’souza and Catechism Coordinator Mrs. Irene Pinto to the respective class teachers.
It was very fitting that we inaugurated the catechism year with the celebration of the word of God - the Enthronement of the Bible. All the teachers and One representative from each class came in procession to the Altar. The holy bible was then handed over to the representative parents, which they turn handed over to the catechism teachers & then to two representatives students. The students placed the holy bible on the stand. Holy Bible was honoured with flowers.
Asst. Priest Fr. Ivan preached the homily on Trinity. Soon after the homily Fr. Shabas Crasta, Parish Priest led the ceremony. The catechism teachers lit their candles from the paschal candle symbolizing that they too are part of catechizing the children along with the parish clergy. Teachers pledged their commitment to the ministry of catechising children. Fr. Shabas Crasta introduced 3 Bethany as well as 2 AC sisters and wished them all the best. The liturgy was conducted by the Catechism Teachers.
