Catechists’ Programme in Itanagar

CATECHISTS’ PROGRAMME AT DBC ITANAGAR

Don Bosco College, Itanagar organized the church and their duties and responsibilities. a residential animation programme for the He also explained the signs and symbols used catechists from 20 to 23 July 2016. There were in the church and liturgy. In the evening they 60 Participants from different parishes, centers had animated film in Hindi on Abraham the and mission stations of Arunachal Pradesh Father of our Faith. (Palin, Gohpur, Itanagar, Soglo Putung, On the second day Fr. Bosco Kujur of Naharlagun, and Jollang), Palin having the Itanagar diocese spoke about Small Christian highest number of participants with 33 Community (SCC : Anyo Christan Dokum catechists. They were animated by different Dopa) and demonstrated how it is to be done. resource persons on various topics. Every one participated very devoutly and The sessions began at 6:30 am and actively. After lunch there was again clarification ended at 8:00 pm. The training began with session when the catechists had many of their inaugural cum prayer service conducted by doubts cleared. In the afternoon Fr. Stanis Fr. Stanis Xess sdb. In the inaugural ceremony gave instruction on Liturgical Calendar and its scripture passage was taken from 1 Timothy importance as well as the 10 Commandments 3:1-14 on the characteristics of a leader. Fr. of God and 6 Commandments of the Church. C.D. Mathai sdb dwelt beautifully on the theme After this they had animated Bible film on giving much enlightenment to the catechists. David. In the evening they had recollection, Following day’s animation began with confessions and adoration. the Holy Eucharist at 7:00 am presided over The catechists appreciated the by Fr. C.C. Jose sdb who also addressed the programmes which they had not attended catechists after Holy Mass. In the First Session earlier. They are so eager to have it regularly Fr. Mathai sdb spoke about the Holy Bible. Fr. conducted so that they can get better Jewan, a Dominican from St. Patric Seminary knowledge. We thank the Don Bosco College at Naharlagun animated the catechists on the community and Jollang Church for providing Sacraments. After lunch there was clarification such opportunity. of doubts. In the afternoon Fr. Stanis sdb - Fr. Stanislas Xess Sdb, Itanagar enlightened the catechists about their role in