Catechetical Day on Feb 12
CANACONA: The Archdiocese of Goa will celebrate its annual Diocesan-level Catechetical Day on February 12.
This year the day will be will be celebrated in the parish of Galgibaga, Canacona. About 300 catechists from various parishes of Goa are expected to attend.
On February 11, the inaugural ceremony will be at at St Anthony Church, Galgibaga. Later, they shall participate in the Small Christian Community followed by overnight stay with Catholic families in Galgibaga. On February 12, Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrão will preside over the Eucharistic celebration. A cultural programme will be presented by the catechists and children of Canacona Deanery.
The catechists from the deaneries of Canacona, Quepem, Sanguem, Chinchinnim and Benaulim, will be feted for their service. Prizes will be distribution to winners of activities conducted for parishes and schools during 2016-17.
A booklet in English and Konkani, for use during the Catechetical Week will be released and a special theme song ‘has been composed for the occasion.
