BIS # 1179 VIRAR WINTER CAMP COMES TO A CLOSE

Alex Loknathan VIRAR, NOVEMBER 10, 2008: A ‘Winter Camp’ was held at Resurrection Parish, Virar, from October 20 to November 5, with the theme ‘Grow and Glow’. The Winter Camp was organized by the Parish Youth Group. The camp was abuzz with a variety of activities, creative skills, value education sessions, flower making, pot designing, fashion designing, art, computers, dance, music and tons of games and tournaments. Every morning the programme began with Holy Mass followed by singing of hymns and learning of prayers. Assembly was conducted everyday and it consisted of the club anthem, yoga and an action song. The camp provided an all round development of the children - spiritual, intellectual and recreational. The closing ceremony was held on November 5. The ceremony began with an opening prayer, followed by the club anthem. The children then showcased the many skills which they had learnt during the camp. Performances on the guitar, piano and a fashion show were some of the highlights of the evening. The climax of the programme was the staging of the musical, ‘The Prodigal Son’. Fr. Blany Pinto, Parish Priest, then addressed the children after which was the prize distribution ceremony. The show ended with a thanksgiving prayer. Congrats to our parish youth group who helped the children grow in their lives and glow in the world!