Children from various institutions, including St Alex Orphanage, St Anthony’s Home, Holy Family Convent, and St Francis Xavier Training Centre, participated. A cultural programme included an action song and comedy skit by catechism students. Group games and spot prizes added to the fun. Fr Savio Fernandes anchored the event and proposed the vote of thanks.
PANAJI: The Holy Childhood Association of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman celebrated Holy Childhood Day at St Alex Church, Calangute, with joy and enthusiasm. The Holy Eucharist was presided over by Fr Joseph Fernandes, SFX, along with Fr Maverick Fernandes, Fr Savio Fernandes, Fr Walter D’Souza, and Fr Mariano Silveira.
Speaking on the theme ‘Hands of Help, Hearts of Hope’, Fr Joseph Fernandes encouraged children to become future leaders and consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The homily featured inspiring testimonies by Genevie Albuquerque, Sherlyn Pillay, Anriza Costa, and Poonam Gaonkar.
