Mount Carmel Primary Students Celebrate Venerable Mother Veronica and Gandhiji
Mangaluru: The Primary Students of Mount Carmel Central School, Mangaluru, celebrated the Bicentennial Birth anniversary of Venerable Mother Veronica, the Foundress of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation, the school management, and the 154th Birthday of Mahatma Gandhiji, the Father of the Nation, in all fervor and love on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The life and mission of Venerable Mother Veronica can be summarized in the beautiful phrase “God Alone Suffices”.
Students in grades IV C, and D were the hosts. The programme commenced with prayer. Deeksha and Adit received a heartfelt welcome. As a mark of respect, the students highlighted the virtues of prayer, compassion, and humility of Venerable Mother Venerable through a skit.
“Where there is love, there is life”, quote by the man who made the whole world turn and admire his love for humanity. It is none other than Gandhiji. A fitting tribute was paid to him with the message “non-violence is the weapon of the strong”, highlighting Gandhiji’s quest for peace and unity using the weapon Ahimsa. The various dances captured a few of the principles by which Gandhiji lived. Further, the dignitaries paid homage by garlanding the portrait of Gandhiji.
The chief guest for the day, Sr. Juliana Furtado, in her message, appreciated and applauded the fitting tribute paid to the two noble personalities. She encouraged the students to inculcate the values of these two personalities. The winners of the competitions conducted on the occasion were felicitated. Shaan and Atharv delivered the vote of thanks while Austin and Shreya emceed the programme, which ended with the singing of the National Anthem.
