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He was delivering a homily to commemorate Religion Teachers Day, organised by the Diocesan Catechetical Centre at Pastoral Institute in St Pius X, Old Goa.
On the occasion, the DCC felicitated 79 religion teachers from schools affiliated to ABE across the State, for their sacrifices, commitment and contribution in forming faith and instilling values in the students. "All teachers have to be beacons of Christ's love in spreading the message of caring, sharing and loving all the students and all those whom they encounter," he said.
Earlier, DCC Director Fr Romeu Godinho motivated the teachers with a session on ‘Amoris Laetitia', a post-synodal apostolic exhortation by Pope Francis. He explained it in the context of family catechesis and said ‘Amoris Laetitia' offers an invaluable opportunity to teachers of the faith to engage with the text and to use it within their respective courses.
Archbishop Ferrão presented the teachers with with a certificate and memento.
Veera Lopes from Our Lady of Snows High School, Raia, shared her experience as a religion teacher, stating that all subjects promote values and can be connected to God.
A short cultural programme was staged by FMCK Novice from Old Goa, FMCK aspirants from Moira, Youth and Catechists from Sao Mathias, Malar. The cultural programme was anchored by Yuresha Diniz. Fr Leenoy Dias later proposed the vote of thanks.
Teachers must spread message of love among pupils: Archbishop
Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrão on Monday called upon teachers to be beacons of Christ's love in spreading the message of caring, sharing and loving all students and all those whom they encounter.
