Lavina Menezes
MUMBAI, OCTOBER 23, 2009: The schools in Virar closed only by Wednesday, October 14, 2009. The school children had only 15 days of Diwali holidays. Fr. Edwin Colaco took the initiative of organizing winter club for the children. The youth of the parish came forward to train the children to read the Word of God.
This year, the club is laying stress on acquiring the skill of learning to read the word of God during the Eucharist. All the children have been divided into 3 groups. 4 teachers have been assigned to each group to follow up with the students.
This year, the club is laying stress on acquiring the skill of learning to read the word of God during the Eucharist. All the children have been divided into 3 groups. 4 teachers have been assigned to each group to follow up with the students.
The first hour is spent on learning to read the word of God with clarity. The latter part of the morning is spent on learning the keyboard, guitar, dance and computers. Each child is allowed to choose any one of the above and develop themselves. The priests are insisting that every student must learn with the sole purpose of serving the church and thereby enriching the church. A week has passed since the club began and positive results can already be seen.