Mangalore Diocese News

By Disha Pearl Mascarenhas

Puttur, Nov 8 : ICYM unit of Mai De Deus Church Puttur celebrated Children's Day and Catechism Teachers' Day on 03 November 2024.

Celebration mass was at 8.15 am. Rev.Fr. Ivan Peter Cordeiro was the main celebrant of the mass. Parish Priest Rev Fr. Lawrence Mascarenhas, Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Lohith Ajay Mascarenhas joined as co-celebrants of the holy mass.

After the Holy Eucharistic celebration program was organised at the church hall for the Teachers and Children . The morning started with a delicious breakfast. Then the programme commenced with the prayer song led by ICYM youth. The ICYM President Vivin Lobo welcomed the gathering. Then Rev Fr Lawrence Mascarenhas gave his presidential address. ICYM secretary Disha Pearl Mascarenhas rendered vote of thanks to the gathering.

After the Formal Programme the celebration started with a helpful Session which was conducted by Fr.Ivan Peter Cordeiro to all children and all Teachers energetically participated in all fun games which were conducted by youths. The programme took a break with refreshments served. The Best Part of the day was Group Games for all children which were hosted by Joyson Emmanuel. All Children Lively and Enthusiastically Participated and Enjoyed all games.

ICYM members organized an action song, where children participated energetically. Following the song, engaging games were conducted, ensuring that the children had a delightful time throughout the event. The celebration reached its pinnacle with the announcement of winners.  Prizes were distributed to applaud the efforts and creativity of the participants for both Children and Teachers.

The event concluded with a delectable Lunch, bringing everyone together in celebration. In this way ICYM Puttur unit successfully Organized and made Children's and Catechism Teachers' Day a meaningful one , with laughter, fun and joy.