Category: Sunday School
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Unique Masterpiece – Confirmation 2025
On February 16, 2025, eleven of us, as candidates, received a precious gift—the fullness of the Holy Spirit—in the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our theme: I am God’s masterpiece, He has chosen me to be a blessing to many. For the past two years, we had been preparing ourselves spiritually and emotionally for this special day,…
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Children’s Day Celebration: A Day of Joy, Games, and Togetherness
Our parish came alive with the cheerful laughter of children on Children’s Day, as we gathered to celebrate the precious gift of childhood. The day was designed to create memorable experiences for our little ones, fostering joy, teamwork, and faith-filled fun. The children were divided into vibrant groups, each choosing a beloved cartoon character as…
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Confirmation Retreat
On 6th November, our confirmation batch set out for their retreat to Lonavala. Over the course of three days we had sessions by Fr. Roque which helped them get to know themselves better, find out what obstacles are preventing them from being who they feel God wants them to be, forgiving the hurt and pain…
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Our Last Day of Sunday School: A Day of Faith and Fun
Today we had our last day of Sunday school. All our children gathered along with the teachers. We began with a prayer thanking God for all that happened this year. We then got in groups and thoroughly enjoyed the games, Line-up, Statue Please and Left or Right! We then learned an action song which we…
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Lenten Recollection
The Diocesan Catechetical Centre organised a one day Lenten Recollection for all catechists in our Pune diocese on 3 March, 2024. Bishop John Rodrigues was the key speaker at the recollection where we had over 140 catechists from across the diocese present. We began with a prayer by Fr. Dinesh our director. Mrs. Magdalena from…
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Empowered by the Spirit – Confirmation 2024
On 18 February 2024, thirteen of our youngsters received a special outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the sacrament of Confirmation. For the last two years they’ve been preparing for this auspicious day. It was also the first time Bishop John visited our parish. We gave him a warm welcome. Bishops homily had a special…
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Adios Br. Macwin S.J.
In July 2023 we got to know that Br. Macwin along with another Jesuit would be coming to our parish on Sundays for their ministry. From the first time we met him, everyone felt the enthusiasm and zeal burning within him. He was ever-ready to take on anything that we needed help with. Along with…
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Come & Dine ~ First Holy Communion 2024
It is with immense joy and gratitude that we share the beautiful memories created during our recent First Holy Communion celebration at our parish on 28 January, 2024 at the 9:30am mass. The air was filled with reverence, excitement, and a profound sense of spiritual connection as 8 of our young members took a significant…
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First Holy Communion Recollection
In preparation for receiving Jesus for the first time, our first holy communicants had a one day recollection on 6th January at our Diocesan Catechetical Centre. The day was packed with sessions and lots of activities too. The first session on God’s love for me was taken by Br. Jittin followed by a session on…
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Down Memory Lane
Join me on a nostalgic journey as we stroll down memory lane, unlocking the vault of moments that have woven the rich tapestry of our lives over the years. Sunday School Picnic Youth group enacting the way of the cross Confirmation retreat at Nav Sadhana Parent’s Day Live crib by the youth for a Christmas…
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Evening of Carols
This year our youth decided to do things a little differently. Instead of the usual carol singing at every area, they decided to have an evening of carols on 17th December at our church. They went out of their way to plan and setup everything, right from the lovely backdrop to the Christmas tree. The…
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Confirmation Retreat 2023
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…
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Lesser Known Apparitions of Our Lady ~ Our Lady of La Sheshan, China
Our Sunday school animated the next novena, sharing reflections on Our Lady of Sheshan in China. The Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Sheshan is located in the district of Song Jiang, near the great metropolis of Shang Hai, and is dedicated to Our Lady Help of Christians of Sheshan. In 1863, the then Superior…
Our Lady of Lourdes 