LOVE THE POPE, LOVE THE CHURCH : Archbishop Moras.

Report & Pics by: Fr. Adolf Washington

Bangalore : Feb. 23 : Over 1000 children from various parts of the Archdiocese gathered at St. Patricks Church on 21st February for Catechism and Bible Day Celebrations.

 

The program began with the Eucharistic celebration presided by Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras Archbishop of Bangalore. Fr. Govindu Rayana (National Secretary, CCBI Commission for Bible), Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Bangalore Fr. Michael Anthony, Fr. Abraham Giriraju, Fr. James Prabhu (Secretary, Cathecetics Commission) Fr. Prem Arokianathan, Fr. Clement Frank concelebrated.

 

 

The Archbishop interacted with the children and asked them to challenge the temptation they face through the power of Word of God. He also exhorted them to “Love the Pope, love priests and love bishops because they are representatives of God”. He also urged the children to Love and Obey their parents, teachers and elders


St. Patricks School and Stella Maris School gave their performance based on Biblical Theme. Chief Guest of the programme Fr. Govindu Rayana gave a message to the parents quoting Sirah Ch 7: 23 stressing on the importance of parents in disciplining the children when they are young. He also asked the children to listen, experience, feel the effect and obey the Word of God.

The children rendered biblical based cultural programmes and received prizes for their performance in the Bible Quiz organized earlier. Guest of Honour Fr. Sagaynathan, the Parish priest of St. Patricks Church was also present.