Our confirmation kids went for their 3 day retreat to St. Mary’s villa, Khandala during the Diwali holidays. The retreat was filled with sessions on discovering one self, our fears and much more. There was time for prayer and reflection. And of course, games and fun too!
But the highlight of the retreat was a visit to the nearby adivasi village. We carried grains for the families. And the children went in pairs to meet the families. They learned about their lifestyle, how they make a living, how they spend their free time, how they celebrate festivals, their struggles, what brings them joy and much more.
After we returned, we shared our experience, what touched us and what we learned from the little time we spent with the adivasi families. It was amazing to see the deep insights shared by our kids.
We returned truly grateful for the lovely time we had. The retreat was “so beautiful, so elegant, just felt wow!” 🙂
Our Lady of Lourdes 
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