Archbishop applauds catechism teachers at St. josephs’ Church in Lingarajpuram
Bengaluru, Nov 6: The first batch of over 90 children were administered the sacraments of Holy Communion and Confirmation at the newly erected St. Josephs’ Church in Lingrajapuram on Sunday November 6th.
Answering a volley of questions posed by Archbishop Bernard Moras during his homily, the prelate said he was “impressed by the answers of the children and it reflects the commitment of the catechism teachers in the faith formation of the children”. Replying to the Archbishops question “how do you know God is merciful?” a ten-year old girl answered “We know it because God send his only begotten son Jesus Christ into the world to save us all”. The prelate who was impressed, later in the day recalled the response of the child during his homily at St. Francis Xavier’s Cathedral where he presided to mark the close of the year of mercy.
The Archbishop who was felicitated by the youth and parish priest Fr Jacob Britto of the new parish said “the catechism teachers have done a commendable job in preparing the children for the sacraments”. Bibles were distributed to all the communicants. Fr Jacob Britto told the children “it is a memorable moment for all of you as you are the first batch of communicants to receive the sacraments in this newly erected church. Cherish your faith and become strong witnesses to others by your faith”
