A Grace-filled Day: Ten Children of Mount Rosary Church Receive First Holy Communion

By Prof. Archibald Furtado
Pics by Mayura Studio, Santekatte
Bellevision Media Network

Santhekatte, May 4, 2025: A spirit of joy and devotion filled Mount Rosary Church, Santhekatte, Kallianpur, as ten graceful children received their First Holy Communion during a solemn Eucharistic celebration at 8:00 a.m. This memorable and spiritually significant day will forever be etched in the hearts of the young communicants and their families.

 

The Holy Mass was celebrated by the Parish Priest, Rev. Dr. Roque D’Souza, with Rev. Fr. Oliver Nazareth, Assistant Parish Priest, delivering a soul-stirring homily. Drawing inspiration from saints and historical figures like teenager Saint Carlo Acutis  and a great Military General Napoleon Bonaparte, Fr. Oliver encouraged the children to embrace their Christian journey with courage, faith, and responsibility.

 

Clad in angelic white attire, the First Communicants actively participated in the liturgy, beautifully prepared under the guidance of Sr. Ancilla D’Mello and dedicated catechism teachers. Their reverent demeanor and prayerful involvement added grace and meaning to the celebration.

The entire parish community, including the Choir, parents, and family members, came together in joyful harmony, creating a festive and spiritually uplifting atmosphere in the church.

 

In a touching moment at the end of the Mass, Rev. Dr. Roque D’Souza congratulated the ten ‘little angels’ and presented them with blessed Rosaries, Scapulars of Mount Carmel, and Certificates of First Holy Communion. He lovingly reminded them of the sacred responsibility they now bear — to grow in faith and lead an authentic Christian life.

 

Indeed, May 4, 2025, will be remembered as a day of grace, unity, and new beginnings for these ten children and the Mount Rosary parish family.