St Lawrence Church Bondel organised a Training programme for all the Commission Conveners, Coordinators & Animators
Mangaluru: Oct. 2, 2023 St Lawrence Church Bondel organized a training session for all the Conveners, Coordinators & Commission (Ayog) Animators on October 2, 2023, in the St Lawrence English Medium Auditorium from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The purpose of this training was to know the role of being a convener, an Animator & Coordinator using their skills, which could help in building a vibrant parish. V. Rev. Fr Faustine Lobo, Diocesan Coordinator for the Pastoral Commission was the resource person.
Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Training began with a prayer song. Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, parish priest, addressed the gathering.
V. Rev. .Fr Faustine Lobo delivered a motivational speech and provided a detailed explanation of each of the commissions. Commission (Ayog) is a term used to describe an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group. “A group of people entrusted by an official body with authority to do something”.
The significance of Pastoral Council and the types of commissions worldwide
The pastor is responsible for tending the sheep. The Pastor is the person who leads others.
The importance of being a true leader, the role of a leader, and his selfless service to the parish Lead by building bridges and climbing over walls as a leader.
The commission’s entire development is divided into six types: 1. and 2. Cultural.3 Financial 4. Administration 5. Technology 6. Environment through a PowerPoint presentation, and answered all the questions that the members had.
Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Rev. Fr Peter Gonsalves, principal of St. Lawrence English Medium School, Rev. Fr Lancy D’Souza, assistant parish priest, Mr. John D’Silva, vice president of the parish pastoral council, and Mr. Manoj Lewis, Director of all Church Commissions, were present.
The session ended with a Thanksgiving prayer and blessing. Rev. Fr. Andrew Leo D’Souza, the parish priest, expressed gratitude to all the members for their active participation and constant support towards the parish’s wellbeing.
Report & Photography: Meena Serrao Barboza
(Social Commission Convener)
