Parish News

The summer camp 2022 for the children of Kirem Parish (4th-10th Std) was organized by ICYM in collaboration with Kirem Parish Women’s Association (Sthree Sangatan) from 21st to 23rd of April 2022 at BCM Hall, Kirem.

On the first day, the camp was held at Pompei Higher Primary School and for the remaining two days it was held at BCM Hall. Rev. Fr Oswald Monteiro, Parish Priest along with Rev Fr Sunil D'souza, Mr. Maxim Pinto , Secretary of Kirem, Parish Pastoral Parishad and Mr Santhan D'souza were the dignitaries on the dais.

The programme commenced with a prayer and the dignitaries inaugurated the programme. Joshua D'souza, Vice President, ICYM Kirem Unit welcomed the guests, participants and the gathering. Fr Oswald urged the students to take active part in the activities of the camp and come out of themselves.

ICYM members conducted activities and games to all the children for 3 consecutive days. The input sessions were given by Rev Fr Praveen SVD (on Self Esteem), Rev Fr Sunil (Peer Pressure), Clarence Miranda (Career Guidance), Francis Dcosta (Career and experience) , Hycintha Pinto (Facing the Depression) and Fr Ronald Miranda (Good values).

The camp was full of activities, group discussion, field visits, action songs, video show, sign-songs, fun and laughter along with important input sessions.

Valedictory function of the camp was held on 23rd April. Two children shared their experience and thanked the organizers of the camp. Parish Priest Fr Oswald appreciated the service of ICYM, Women volunteers and others. He exhorted the students to become government officers and take leadership in the society.

Sumptuous lunch was prepared on this occasion by the Women's Association. It was a successful programme and all the children were cheerful. All together 65 students participated in the programme and benefited.