FMA PCI YOUTH MINISTRY MEET

Oct2

 

The FMA – PCI YOUTH MINISTRY MEET was held from 25-30 September 2017, at Auxilium Provincial House, Guwahati. The participants from our province were Sr. Rose Ezarath the Provincial, Sr. Clara Saminathan, National Coordinator School, Sr. Esther Rani Abraham Youth Ministry Coordinator, Sr. Gracy Parekattil, Young at Risk, and Sr. Rejina J. Adampakallel. There were 37 participants from the seven FMA Provinces of India including the Provincials. The resource persons were Sr. Runita G. Borja, the General Councilor Youth Ministry and  Sr. Lolia Annie Pfozhumai Neli from the younth ministry Sector, Rome. The theme of the meeting was “The Educational Mission of the FMA: A Journey towards Fullness of Life”.

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During the inaugural ceremony all the participants were given a warm welcome by the Sisters, teachers and the students of St. Mary’s Hr. Secondary School. A beautiful and amazing band display by the students of St. Mary’s Hr. Secondary School, Maligoan made the spirit of participants more vibrant and enthusiastic.  The inaugural Eucharist was presided over by Emeritus Most Rev. Thomas Menamparampil SDB. During his inspiring homily he challenged and urged the participants to make the Word of God alive in our lives and asked to motivate the young and transform them so that they in turn could influence their peer groups. He also invited the assembly to be highly charged batteries in order to guide the young people and creatively respond to their needs.

 The objectives of this meeting were the following:

  • To promote and strengthen co-responsibility in pastoral animation
  • To strengthen the sense of belonging and a common understanding by sharing the same vision as Provincial Coordinators of Youth Ministry and persons with key role in the pastoral animation of the Province
  • To clarify the identity and role of the Provincial Coordinator of Youth Ministry, especially in the coordination of works, presences, institutions and other initiatives of youth ministry

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 Sr. Runita Borja, helped the participants to arrive at the above objectives through their every day inputs sessions based on the topics “called to realize a project of Christian education according to the Preventive System”, “The Oratorian heart, identity of our educational mission”, “The Educating Community for a Holistic Education”, “The vocational dimension of the educational mission”. Last day she dealt on the theme “With young people, missionaries of hope of joy.”

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Sr. Rose Ezarth, President of the FMA PCI presented the organogram of FMA- PCI. It’s nature, scope, aim, objectives and the structure of organization. She also presented its workings from its inception. All present were happy to learn of its rich history. The National Coordinators for Education and Youth Pastoral, and the Provincial Youth Ministry Coordinators then presented their annual reports, the Organizational chart, the different institutions and activities present in the provinces with statistics.

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The meeting came to an end with these words of Sr. Runita saying “In a world that is greatly in need of joy and hope, may our lives and our educational mission be bearers of a good news that has a name and a face:  Jesus Christ”.

 

 

EXPERIENCE OF THE HIGH PLACES…

Sep27

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Oh! It’s really beautiful.

Coming together from various places,

To live our life to the full

Together as we experience the high places

It was a month’s preparation;

With the theme: celebrate the beauty of God’s call.

We engaged with all our enthusiasm;

To make this beauty of Call to make known to all

Four weeks went with different practices;

Living in faith with joy was the First.

Second was to uphold one another, followed by being generous;

Then the best was living our life in communion with Jesus and others.

Along with spiritual preparation we had many other activities;

To keep us in union with the celebration

As a result we came out with much creativity;

This filled us with animation.

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The vigil on the eve was a sort of preparation;

To celebrate the next day’s Eucharistic celebration

Fr. Hilarious celebrated it with such devotion;

That gave us the feeling of mysticisms.

As we were energized spiritually;

So we went to strengthen ourselves physically.

The play let: “Hinds feet on the high places.” was a great success;

To let the seed of LOVE grow in our hearts was the message it gave.

We thank the Lord for His constant support;

Though it could not be seen but felt all the way.

It may seem as the end of the celebration;

Yet we believe that it is jus the beginning of our living.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crusvir Day

Sep23

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On 10th September 2017, 120 Crusvir children of St. John Mary Vianney Parish, New Chumta celebrated Crusvir Day.  The celebration started at 7.15 am. with the solemn Mass with the parishioners. It was animated by the Crusvir children with an entrance procession with Crusvir flag and the burning candles. Parish Priest Fr. Sanjay Kindo in his homily  explained the meanings of the four pillars of the Crusvir called Prayer, Holy Eucharist, sacrifice and charity.  He asked them to remain faithful to their commitment as the soldiers of Christ.  During the Holy Mass the green and red Crusvir badges with cross were distributed to the Crusvir children after the oath.  The prayerful atmosphere became an opportunity for all to experience God.

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After the holy Eucharist, the cultural programme followed at 10.30 am. in the Parish Church. It was consist of festal song, Crusvir songs, Nagpuri dances. All were invited to play housie and the winners were awarded prizes immediately.  At 12.30 pm. all were provided with a lunch. The Parish priest concluded the memorable day of the Crusvir with his words of encouragement and blessings.

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FAMILY DAY held at Auxilium, Barasat

Sep22

On the consecutive days of 11th& 12th August 2017, our school auditorium saw the celebration of Family Day for classes IX & X and VI,VII, VIII respectively. On 11th August, 2017, the parents of the students of Classes IX & X were invited for the Family Day celebration. The programme began at 2:30 in the afternoon and it began with lighting of the lamp, seeking God’s blessing. The chief guest of the day Fr. Joseph Pathikal expressed his golden words to the parents. The students gave the parents a hearty welcome through their welcome song and dance. This was followed by a melodious song sung by the students of Class X and graceful dance performances. Sister Principal shared with the parents her illuminating advise. A few parents expressed their opinions too.

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The next day the parents of students of Classes VI to VIII were invited for the Family Day celebration. The programme began at 9.00 am in the morning and began with the lighting of the lamp. The chief guest of the day Fr. Joseph Pathikal shared with parents his golden words. Students  presented a melodious song followed by an orchestra. This was followed by a couple of dance performances by class VIII and Class VI. This grand event ended with few of Sister Principal’s words and a few parents expressing their views.Thus, the family day celebration of our school turned out to be a great event.

Anwesha Biswas

Class X A

 

 

 

 

TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

Sep22

TEACHER'S DAYOn 4th September, 2017, our whole school gathered to celebrate the of Teacher’s day. The programme began at 10:00 am in our school auditorium with a grand applause welcoming all our teachers. Students prepared a beautiful video, showing the daily hard work of all the teachers of our school. Then the classes VII and VIII students had prepared a beautiful welcome song for our teachers. Then we had the lighting of the lamps followed by a prayer song. Sayanti Mirta, a Class X student, with the help of Rishav Bardhan, presented a beautiful solo. Then came the tiny tots, in their colourful dresses to perform beautiful dances and enlighten the hearts of the teachers. Then the high school students presented a very funny and amusing drama which shook the whole auditorium with laughter. Class XI students performed a series of beautiful dances, and the programme ended with a beautiful song, as a parting gift from class XII. Students also presented beautiful bouquets and gifts to our teachers. Miss Dola, shared on behalf of all teachers her experience of the day. Lastly the programme ended with the golden words of our Superior.

Anwesha Biswas

Class X A

 

Parent’s orientation

Sep18

 

Auxilium Convent School, Kalyani organized an Orientation Program for the parents and teachers of the school on 8-9 September 2017. On the first day of the animation was for the parents of the Bengali medium and on the second day the same program was repeated for the English medium. The program began with a warm welcome to the parents followed by the lighting of the lamp together with a devotional prayer song. The principal, Sr. Geraldine, addressed the gathering. She introduced Br. Lawrence Mondol SDB, the resource person for the animation program.

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 Br. Lawrence conducted the animation program very efficiently and professionally. At the beginning there was heart throbbing icebreaking session and all the parents took part and played a game where they were able to integrate and come to know each other .Brother Lawrence presented to the parents the present situation of the children at home and at school, through various appropriate and very powerful video clippings. He gave insight of the guideline about:”The challenge of Parenting; To be a true mentor; Your receive what you give and true career guidance “The Preventive System of Don Bosco was competently presented to the parents, so as to tell them the methodology that is used in Salesian schools to educated the children.

IMG_20170908_140201The theme of the Strenna “We are a family, every home, is a school of life and love” was presented proficiently to the parents so that the spirit of the year of Family can be practiced well by parents too at home and teachers in the school. The parents involved themselves actively, enthusiastically interacted and expressed their opinions on various points that were discussed on the floor.

Teacher’s Day Celebration

Sep18

 

IMG_20170905_085908Teacher’s day was celebrated with much love and gratitude expressed in song, dances, speeches and poems by the students of Auxilium, Kalyani. As the teachers ushered into the hall with bouquets, there was a thunderous round of applause as the children welcomed and greeted them a Happy Teacher’s Day. Gifts were then offered to them by the students after which followed a beautiful program prepared by Miss Mun Mun and the class teachers. By 11 a.m. we had a Prayer Service in the hall focusing on Jesus as our true model teacher and guide and thanking them for their support, help, cooperation and sacrifice. Lively games were then conducted by Sr. Geraldine, offering small gifts to the winners. It was followed by the fraternal meal prepared with much love and sacrifice. They enjoyed the day to the full and thanked God for His gifts to each of us.

 

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GRATITUDE DAY celebration

Sep18

 

IMG_20170825_104050Auxilium Convent Kalyani School celebrated gratitude day 2017 with a difference this time. Aware of the present scenario of the happenings in our country we decided to have a program focusing on national integration, brotherhood, peace and togetherness. Except for the Pre-Primary, classes I-IV Mere Desh Mera Mulk, We shall overcome; Yeh witan tere Liye, Bharat Humko Jaan se Pyara Hai; Desh Rangole and Bharat Amar. These enabled us to bring an awareness of the need to live together in peace and harmony and brotherhood. Undoubtedly the little ones in their colorful attire, exuberantly and joyfully portrayed their talents in action song, and dance to the wrapping music of Nursery Rhymes.

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They offered little bouquets and gifts to Sr. Rosina, the animator with joy and gratitude. Sr. Rosina reciprocated all these greetings, expressing her gratitude to the children and staff thanked them and encouraged them to continue to live as one family in joy and love. The day ended with sentiments of love and gratitude for each other as each is a special gift of the Lord to the community.

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TEACHERS’ SEMINAR 2017

Sep12

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A seminar was conducted for the teachers of Auxilium Convent School, Dum Dum on the 6th September, 2017. The resource person was Sr. Teresa Joseph FMA, a well known figure in the educational circle. Sr. Teresa is currently the Secretary of the CBCI and has a number of degrees to her credit but what appealed to the teachers the most was her ability to relate to them by her practical approach and realistic take on things pertaining to the classroom and the family. Without resorting to elaborate definitions and scientific theories she was able to focus on vital issues that relate to the teaching learning process.

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Sr. Teresa emphasized on the need for teachers to be good learners because as quoted by her ‘To teach is to learn twice over’. Sister’s effervescent spirit was infections and her insights on peer pressure and the ability to accept failure were very valuable. The teachers were given a lot of time to interact in groups thereby furthering the spirit of fellowship. In the post lunch session sister focussed on the family as a unit that fosters love. She added that the family required to reinforce the values imparted at school. In a nutshell by constantly citing examples from the life that lay people live, Sister was able to create a comfortable atmosphere one that is conducive for real learning.

 

Teacher’s Day Celebration

Sep12

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Auxilium Convent School New Chumta honored Dr. Sarwapally Radhakrishna Birthday by celebrating the teacher’s day on 5th September 2017.   All the students were thrilled with joy and they welcomed their teachers to auditorium with songs and music. The function started with a short prayer moment animated by class X.

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The cultural program began with the prayer dance of class VI.  Then the address was read by Muskan of class IX and  the distribution of the gifts and bouquets  followed. The various dances with different languages, music, songs, skit and action songs were the real expression of the children’s happiness, love and gratitude toward their teachers.  Ms. Sonam Rai delivered the message of collaboration and of hard work.   Sr. Superior in her message told the children to be a good and happy student. The teachers appreciated their students for their lovely performance.  The program ended with a high lunch of the teachers and sisters.

Reported by Ms. Priyanka Ekka