Trichy Bishop emphazises the importance of Sunday Catechism for Children

The Trichy diocesan level Sunday Catechism School anniversary was celebrated on November 27, at Nallayan Pastoral centre in Melapudur, Tamil Nadu in South India.

Over 650 catechism children and 47 catechism teachers from all the parishes of the dioceses participated in the event.  Several parish priests also were present.

Bishop Arockiyaraj of Trichy presided over the event and gave the inaugural speech.  

Bishop Arockiayaraj thanked and appreciated the parents and the teachers for their encouragement to the catechism children. “They are the future pillars of the Church; it is important to teach them and guide them in the catholic faith,” said the bishop.

The day was resplendent with biblical drama and fancy-dress competitions by the children. While dramas told biblical stories, children dressed up as catholic saints for fancy dress brought alive saints and martyrs of the Church on the stage.

The performances were evaluated by  Father George Clement, Father Thomas Edison, Sister Sylvia, Sister Vencilla, Brother Jose, Mrs Elizabeth Margaret, who constituted the jury.

Eleven short films created by catechism students with the help of the parish priest and youth of the parish, were screened.  Madha TV production manager Father Adaikalaraj and his team watched and evaluated the films and appreciated the talent of the children for filmmaking.

The day’s programs ended with Holy Mass celebrated by Father  James Selvanathan, Diocesan Treasurer and the distribution of prizes to the winners and gifts to all the participants.

The program was organized by Fr. Maria Soosai secretary for the Christian Life Association of the diocese. The first post-pandemic diocesan event for children was aimed at bringing children and people back to the Church.