Days of Prayer and Reflection

Two days of imploration were systematized by Rev Sister Lily Pushpa-The Principal, Dr Sister Prem D Souza –The Administrator and Rev Sister Premal –The Vice Principal on 21st and 22nd of September that indeed relighted and magnified the relationship of the Carmel Family with God.

Both the days of Spiritual Growth commenced with Holy Mass and crowned with Eucharistic Adoration for the Catholic Students and Teachers.

For Students of Grades 6-10 Rev Sr Severine and Sr. Caroline -Congregation of St Ann’s of Providence and Brahma Kumari Sisters -Sharavathi , Naina, Shalini, Sneha, Anita and Brothers Kartik and Pratap took up interesting sessions on a)Touch the Light b) Godly Knowledge Treasures c) Attributes of the Mind d) Life Skills Education e) Ladder of Success for Personality Growth Development f) Attitudinal Changes and g) Leadership – developing Principle. Each topic was well marinated with right measure of select quotes, anecdotes, activities, stories and vignettes that enlightened the younger generation, to live life in its fullness and beauty.

Rev Fr Ashwin Lohith Cardoza Director of ICYM, Mangalore Diocese and Rev Fr Paul Sebastian D Souza -Assistant Parish Priest of Kulshekar and Mangalore Diocesan Assistant Estate Officer accentuated on a) Walking with the Word b) Meaning of Retreat and Eucharist c) Map of Consciousness d) Hidden Treasures-discovering Principle e) Prayer-applying Principle for the Catholic Students of Grades 6-10 and Rev Fr Vijay Machado - Director, DBCLC, Bajodi enlightened the Educators on Self-Management ,IFT Model, Identifying the Problem Areas and Problem -solving Techniques-applying Principles and Processes involved in leading a balanced life. He also dealt with anger and stress -management Principles. Each theme was a nugget of wisdom and borne of personal experiences and educative vision. The limpid and gripping style of presentation of the preachers offered the participants an invitation to make life meaningful and joyful.

The inaugural ceremony held on the first day was compered by Mrs. Hazel Rodrigues . Mrs Alice Pinto and Mrs Asha Gowri welcomed and introduced the resource persons to the gathering.

On the whole it was precious time for the participants to withdraw a couple of hours from the noise and cares of earthly life in order to spend some quality time in communion with the Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent God.