Udupi: Bible Knowledge Camp Held in St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle

Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/M’Belle, 13 Apr: Two days long Bible Knowledge Camp was held for the students from fifth to tenth standard in St. Lawrence Parish Community hall on Friday 12 and Saturday 13, April 2019 from 9 am to 12 noon each day. Around 120 students participated in this camp.

 

The camp was inaugurated by Fr. Clement Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Moodubelle along with Fr. Lawrence Cutinha-Assistant Parish Priest, Sr. Irene Fernandes from the Loretto Convent, Mrs. Maria Barboza-Headmistress of St. Lawrence English Medium High School and Mrs. Shanti Alva-Convener of Catechism Commission. ICYM and YCS members helped in conducting the camp through action songs and sports activities. All the students were divided into six groups.

 

 

Fr. Lawrence Cutinha imparted the basic knowledge about the Holy Bible to the students. By the end of the camp, many students were able to recite 73 Books included in both the Old and New Testament. Fifteen students who could recite the names of all the 73 Books were given prizes. Similarly, those students who were victorious in the games competition were also given prizes.

 

Students who had participated in the camp were quite happy as they were kept busy not only through Bible knowledge, but also by games and other useful activities. They were also provided with snacks, cold drinks and icecream.