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Mobile Photography Workshop

Apr19

Photography.pngThe announcement of Mobile Photography Workshop at Nitika Don Bosco captured the attention of 22 active participants: priests, brothers, sisters and laity from different parts of Kolkata.  Sr. Rosy Vellion, Sr. Rejina Joseph, Sr. Jancy Valliyil and Sr. Shanti Tirkey were the privileged ones to take part in it.   It was held from 11-13th April 2019.  The vibrant tutors were Fr. Nirmal Toppo SDB and Fr. Gilbert Choondal SDB.  They imparted to the participants the ways to use cell phone  camera and video and also explained and showed the rule of third, aperture, Exposure rules, ISO& shatter speed, types of shots, photos for reflection and documentation etc.   The course was comprised of theory and practical. The participants profited much from the workshop.

Sr. Shanti Tirkey

Convention of the Novice Formators

Oct22

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29 Mistress of Novices from the various parts of the world gathered at the Generalate  of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians from October 3 -16 , 2016 to have an in depth study of the Constitutions with the theme: “The Constitutions , a plan of life that Forms and Transforms.” Mother General Sr. Yvonne Reungoat in her inaugural address exhorted the participants in the following words: “Your encounter is of utmost importance for the present and for the future of the Institute : you are entrusted with the FMA of tomorrow ,those who will continue to keep alive and make the charism real, to fulfil the mission for which Mary Help of Christians desired it in the style of Mornese, to be the living stones of the monument of gratitude to her , as Don Bosco wanted.”

We lived an experience together, an experience of the church, the Institute and of communion. Our hearts exults with gratitude, when with surprise and wonder we became aware that it is the same Lord who counts on us, on each of us, just as we are with our name and surname; is the one who asks us to accompany and begin the religious life of the young people who listen to his call , who recognize a great passion for Him and for the young so they joyfully assume the identity of the Daughter of Mary help of Christians.

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The “ workshop – encounter ”of research, comparison, processing and working  created a platform where each of us experienced the cultural richness, giving a direction not just to return to the Constitutions but go to the root of a perennial vitality, to the source of fidelity with the same passion of Don Bosco and mother  Mazzarello.

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The joy of the encounter accompanies us as we leave the portals of our Institute happy to be able to be at the side of the novices with joy until our way of thinking, feeling, speaking, acting  and the sentiments of Jesus become our own .

Sr. Rosalia  T.

 

Course on Spirituality of Consecrated life

Jul2

A three months certified Course on the Spirituality of Consecrated life was held on 1st April to 30th June 2016 at Carmel Nivas, the little way spirituality Centre, Kokar, Ranchi, organized by Rev. Fr. Sebastian Koodapat OCD, the delegate Provincial . 35 Sisters of 14 Congregations participated on this course. The course is designed in accordance with the teachings of OCD founders, St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross and other Carmelite Saints like Therese of Lisieux .The vision of this course emerges from the Monastic, Contemplative, Apostolic and Missionary dimensions of consecrated life.

Spiritulaity Course - Ranchi

Archbishop of Ranchi, Cardinal Telesphore P. Toppo inaugurated the course on 6th April 2016.  In his inaugural speech he stressed on consecrated life, its challenges and the importance of the life of consecration the participants need to live faithfully. The course began with three days retreat by Fr. Varghese OCD and concluded with five days retreat by Fr. Sebastian OCD. On 29th April, the last day during the Valedictory Function, each participant received the certificate from the hand of Rt. Rev. Dr. Charles, the former bishop of Ranchi. The Bishop appreciated the OCD fathers for conducting this course and also for the participants for their cooperation and enthusiasm. The program ended with a hymn to our Blessed Mother.

Participant – Sr. Alitrice Warjiri

FORMATORS COURSE

Feb4

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20 participants from 15 Congregations  participated in the Formators Course from 3-31, Jan.2016 at H.B Road Kokar Ranchi at Carmel Nivas, Little Way Carmelite Spirituality Centre organized by  Discalced Carmelite Fathers of the Ranchi Delegation (OCD). The inaugural ceremony began with the lighting of the lamp by his Excellency Rt.Rev.Bishop Telesphore Bilung Auxiliary bishop of the Arch diocese of Ranchi,Superior of the house Fr.Mark OCD, Course Director Fr.Mathew Joseph and Sr. Rosalia Tirkey representing the Participants. Rt. Rev.Bishop Telesphore Biliung delivered the inaugural address. Bishop Telesphore highlighted that proper formation can only give identity to our charism and pinpointed  that the formators were taking part in a noble course, as they build the church so it was necessary  to form oneself to respond to the demands of the  digital world from where our formees come. The resource persons gave a blend to nature and grace. It was informative, reflective innovative and thought provoking.

With the enriching sessions coupled with family spirit of joy and happiness  the OCD family made our stay very remarkable. Fr.Verghese OCD the “Spiritual Guru” led the participants  to  the heights of 7 mountains to touch the Divine.  At the closing thanksgiving Eucharist Fr.Sebastian Koodapat OCD delegate Provincial alerted us that on facing quantity crisis we do not sacrifice quality crisis. The course ended with the Valedictory Function and Fr. Joseph Elamparayil OCD Provincial of Malabar Province saluted the Formators for shouldering the delicate and noble task. The formators surely will not forget the last class of Fr. Mathew Joseph OCD, the Director: THE BEST APPROACH OF THE FORMATOR. “Don’t be a Pal. Be friendly, caring, loving and sensitive. But do not be a friend. They has enough friends. They need an adult role model in the Formator to look up to with admiration and pride.

Sr. Rosalia Tirkey

Accountancy Course

May21

Foundation course in Finance Management was held in St. Anthony’s Friary, Bangalore from 11 – 17 May 2015 for beginners and the advanced learners. There were 54 participants from different Congregations. Srs.  Alphonsa Kachappilly, Jancy Pulickyathottil, Shanty Mary Mathew and Prisila Bara, took part in it. It was a time of great learning and understanding the issues in dealing with the Finance. Fr. Trevor D’ Souza OFM, the resource person provoked the participants saying that the accountancy must be one of the ministry like the other ministry that we do in the communities like school, boarding etc.  “The administrator should be a person of integrity, hard work and commitment” he said.    The examples were more practical and simple in the process of teaching and learning. The day was ended with the prayer to the patron of the treasurers St. Athanasius Bazzekuketta. We thank Sr. Maria, the Provincial and the councillors especially Sr. Teresa Karakkal, the Provincial Economer who took the initiative to send us for this course.

Sr. Prisila

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