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Workshop on “New Evaluation system of CBSE” held at Auxilium Convent School New Chumta

Apr7

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Auxilium Convent School New Chumta organized a three days workshop on “New Evaluation system of CBSE” in the auditorium of the school from 29 – 31 March 2017. The workshop brought together over 24 participants including 8 sisters. It was handled by the resource person Mr. Utkarsh Kapoor from CBSC Delhi.  There was an interactive atmosphere between the resource person and the participants.  The methodology of the seminar was followed on these points: Lecture cum discussion, demonstration using power point, role play and activity and group discussion cum debate.

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The three days sessions were very interesting and totally focused on the following topics: (1) Learning, teaching and evaluating.  (2)  Erikson’s Psychological theory on different age group’s role play.   (3) The new evaluation system of CBCE, which is known as RAS [Remodelled Assessment systems]. There were examples like anecdotal record, Rubrics, Teacher’s diary, Lesson plan etc.

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The feedback from evaluation forms was extremely positive. The presentation and the inputs given by resource person were highly valued. The participants said that “It was an enriching experience and it was a wonderful platform for them to know the new evaluation system in an opportune time.”  They appreciated for being able to clarify doubts from the expert.  The day ended with a group photo.

Reported by Ms. Namika Lama

FAMILY  IS  GOD’S GREATEST  MASTERPIECE – News from St. Mary’s Convent School, Geyzing

Apr4

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The Strenna of the Rector Major and the Thrust of the year: We are a Family- Every Home a school of Life and Love is purely outlived in the experience of  visiting the poor families of the neighbourhood by the Sisters, Teachers and students of classes VII – X on every Saturday.

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Our school is making every effort to be very close to the poor, broken families, to help repair family realities in which difficult, complex and conflict situations exist. Our students are excited, enthusiastic and passionate to visit the poor families  around  Geyzing  village. The interaction with the people gave a lot of insight as to know the people’s living conditions. Even the families were delighted to see the sisters, teachers and children going to them and spending quality time with them. Our children generously provided the families with basic necessities like- blankets, stationery items and edible things. The spiritual need was also fulfilled with prayer and hymns.

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We hope to live the year of the family with more activities in the coming days to give new life, hope & joy to the people who live in the peripheries.

Sr.Lucy Kachira

 

7th UCPI   NATIONAL  MEETING ( United Christian Prayer for India) 

Apr4

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Mrs. Anita Gomes, a  staff from Auxilium Convent, Kalyani was privileged to participate in the 7th UCPI National Meet at Hyderabad, LEONIA HOLISTIC  DESTINATION from 22 – 24 February as a woman leader representative of the archdiocese of Krishnagar. Together with her, were Fathers Subash and Ruben Oraon  and the catechist, Mr. Paul from the Krishnagar diocese.

UCPI is a movement seeking one purpose along with the nation in our life time. 1101 members were present who were from 30 states, including our neighboring countries, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka with 25 Christian denominations in all. All types of Associations were present- Bishops, women leaders, youth leaders, priests both R C and CNI. Each day had a theme with Sessions that followed. DAY 1 : The Centrality of Unity through Prayer and Action.  DAY 2. The Centrality of Prayer and Action at the Local level.  DAY 3: Preparing for the Task as Documentation and Chronicles.

Day 1 commenced with a Welcome to all participants and an opening prayer by Arch Bishop CNI and R C .Each state was grouped together to discuss  about reaching the nation through united prayer and action. The Session for Day 2 focused on Celebrating our Heritage, being challenged by our Present; Biblical value and Planning. It also focused on Unity.

We are One, We are Christian and we will all preach the Gospel together and increase the % of Christians in India. We must join hands with missionaries to preach the Gospel and the Good news to other people as well. We ended Day 2 with a prayer for the whole of India. A map of India was drawn on the ground in the stadium and we came in procession and lit the border with candles signifying Christ as the true Light of the world to be spread.

Day 3 led us to a Session as ‘ How to leave a National Legacy.’. It began with a Prayer and a Vision for UCPI. A report of the 1st and 2nd day was read. Once more we were reminded of our tasks and responsibilities as denominations and Churches and finally asked to leave a national legacy to the 7th UCPI held at Hyderabad.

(Mrs. Anita Gomes – Kalyani)

Charismatic Retreat at Kurtumgarh Parish, Kandhamal

Apr4

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Kurtumgarh Parish, Kandhamal had for the first time  Charismatic Retreat  from 28 to 30 March 2017.  It was preached by the lay blind person Br. Kishore and his team from Kuarmunda, Odisha.  Nearly 300 faithful participated in the retreat with great faith.

During the talks they spoke about the power and importance of prayer individually and with other members, sin and its consequence, ten commandment, power of praying the rosary, the life of saints, abortion, alcoholism,  passion of Christ, beginning of Catholicism and other denominations and other religion.

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All these sessions were made more effective through the audiovisual show. There was also healing session and many of them experienced the Lords healing touch.  Retreat helped the people to mend their lives and was an eye opener for most of them.

Fr. Jugal Kishore Digal the parish priest and Fr. Jasabanta Pradhan the assistant parish priest were always available to listen and to preside over the sacraments.  Together with the parishioners Sr. Annie Theyattil, Sr. Shanti Tirkey and Sr. Prisca Bara also attended the retreat and helped the parishioners to attend by their presence.

 

Women’s day celebration held at St. John Mary Parish New Chumta

Mar29

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The International women’s day celebration was held on 21st March 2017 at St. John Mary Parish New Chumta. About 200 women participated the celebration. The celebration started with a procession from the Parish ground to Khaprail village and then proceeded to Auxilium Convent School auditorium New Chumta. The programme of the day started at 10.30 a.m. by invoking God’s blessings.

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The resource person of the day was Fr. William Tirkey the parish priest of Titlidangi. In his talk he highlighted the qualities of motherhood and the wonderful services the mothers render to the family, the society and the world.  Fr. Sanjay Kindo the parish priest of New Chumta also delivered his speech on the ‘inner strength of a woman’. The women presented action songs and dance.

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At the end Sr. Angela Kerketta, in charge of the parish’ women, showed a video on child abuse, making them aware of the recent problems that are developing in the world and she exhorted them to be a mother who takes care, loves and protects the child and makes the family a happy family.  The event was concluded at 1.00 p.m. with the distribution of the snacks for all the women in the parish ground. Everyone was contented and thanked the priests and the sisters for organizing a wonderful day.

Reported by Sr.Philomena Kuotsu

Women’s day celebration at Auxilium Barasat

Mar29

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On 25th March, Development Office hoisted ‘Women’s Day’ celebration for the women of North 24 Parganas Deanery. About 155 women from different Parishes and Religious Communities participated in the programme.  Rev. Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath was the Chief Guest of the day’s programme.There were also some invitees and resource persons to enlighten and embolden our women. The programme commenced with the prayer service led by Sr. Margaret Ghosh Superior of Monsada. Subsequently Sr. Alma the coordinator of KSSDS welcomed and honoured all the respected guests with the shawl and bouquet of flowers. To inaugurate the programme D.B.Tech students presented a beautiful welcome dance.

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The main speaker of the day Mr.Ashutosh Biswas the coordinator of Kalkata Sevakendra. He spoke in length on the topic: “schemes and Health services” that are available for minorities as well for SHG members. Mrs. Lily Shankar the former Municipality councillor of Barasat was extremely happy to see the gathering of women. She highly esteemed and encouraged all the women for coming together to celebrate their day. Sr. Stella the Superior of Auxilium Barasat presented the slide programme on family. In her message she said that the family is the cradle where child begins to learn, therefore, the roll of the parents are very important. The last message was delivered by  Rev. Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath. Her presence was cheering for all the women. Last of all there was cultural programme that rejuvenated the women. The programme ended with sumptuous lunch by 2.00pm.

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY celebration at St. Anthony’s Convent, Jaigaon

Mar26

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On 5th March 2017 St. Anthony’s Convent, Jaigaon, anticipated the International Women’s Day Celebration, for the women of Ramgaon. 42 women took part in this celebration. The program started at 3.00pm. There were 4 groups according to their language. Unfortunately the Bengali language group couldn’t take part due to puja in their area. The program commenced with a beautiful prayer service, animated by Mrs. Philo Kujur and Mrs. Kiran Tigga, lighting of the lamp, reading the Word of God and praying for all women in the world. This was followed by short program.

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The Chief Guest for the event was Mrs. Rita Rai the Sarpanch of the area. She was felicitated with a Khada and a small gift. The women presented songs and dances in their own languages. The Nagesia group of women shared their problems that they were facing. Most of the days they remain without food, water and money. The Chief Guest appreciated their program. It was an eye opener for her, so in her speech she promised to help them out. And advised them to stop drinking and be a good wife. She also read out a passage from the letters of St. Paul about the duty of a wife.

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Lastly the animator of the community Sr. Lily D. thanked Mrs. Rita Rai the Chief Guest for accepting the invitation, and appreciated her work, for the society she also requested the women to be regular in their IGP group activities. At the end Sr. Mary P. and Sr. Sadhana M. thanked everybody for making this day so grand and encouraged them to give their best and do well in future. The community offered tea and snacks; also Mrs. Rita offered some snacks and soft drinks. Everyone was very happy and thanked the sisters and returned home at 5.30pm.

The badge distribution ceremony of Bharat Scout & Guide at Auxilium Convent School New Chumta

Mar26

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The badge distribution ceremony of Bharat Scout & Guide was held on 8th March 2017 at Auxilium Convent School New Chumta. We were privileged to have the presence of provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath on this auspicious occasion.  The badges were distributed by provincial to those scout & guide who had passed the pravesh and pratham examination.

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AUXILIUM NAJAFGARH WELCOMES PROVINCIAL SR.ROSE EZARATH

Mar26

 

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The dawn of 25th February  brought along  feelings of great joy, happiness and expectations as the community had been eagerly waiting for the visit of our dear Provincial Sr. Rose Ezarath.  At her arrival at 3.00 pm, accompanied by the animator of Palam Gaon Sr.Gracy Parekattil, the community of Auxilium, Najafgarh gave formal and traditional welcome with great joy .Words of Welcome, Melodious  welcome song in different voices and gestures of love was expressed in giving the bouquet and garlanding her while the Lord of Lords and the master of the house awaited her and the family members in the chapel.  We were also very happy, on the next day being a Sunday, she participated in the children’s Mass  in the parish   Strenna of this year  goes with the saying ‘We are a family’….. Well our school is a home where  there is the joyful expressions, fun, laughter and cheer.

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On 27th February happened to be an extra-ordinary one  for the children of our school as they waited and longed to see and welcome their M O T H E R . So the event witnessed the Welcome song, offering of bouquet by each one . This was followed by an interactive conversation with mother which they enjoyed.  Sing songs in Praising  God and the pathways for a righteous way of life was presented by an action song.  ‘Mother now we are going to perform a Mass Drill for you’ one of them chirped  like a tiny bird.  The colourful performance made the countable audience wonder about the performers and their developing skills. The climax of the day’s celebration was the March past, followed by pledge taking as Loyal Indians even at the age of 3+ and 4+ and feeling proud to be Indians and to be really at the heart of India in the capital,  sowing the seeds of patriotism and concluding the programme by singing the National Anthem. We can be sure that their hearts were filled with happiness with the experience of the day with Sr. Provincial a mother figure for them.

Sr. Elizabeth Joseph