The Grandparents Day celebration, organized by the Catechetical Association, was held on July 21st 2024 at St. Sebastian Parish, Aquem. The event began with a solemn Mass at 9:00 AM, which included a special blessing for the grandparents, where they were sprinkled with holy water as a sign of God’s grace and protection.

Following the Mass, a short program was arranged to honour the grandparents of the catechism students. The program featured a variety of performances, including a welcome song, a dance, a skit, and a retro dance, all of which were performed by the catechism students. These performances were the result of the hard work and dedication of both the students and the catechists. The catechists also played a crucial role in helping with the decorations and other arrangements. Additionally, the parents made significant efforts by transporting their children to and from practice sessions.

One of the highlights of the event was the cake-cutting ceremony, which added a festive touch to the celebration. Soup and cake were then distributed to everyone in attendance. Another memorable moment was when a grandmother, Mrs. Anna Quadros, shared her heartfelt experiences of being a grandparent, touching the hearts of all present.

Fr. Agnelo, the parish priest, delivered a few words of wisdom, emphasizing the invaluable role of grandparents in the family and the community. Both Fr. Agnelo Rodrigues and Fr. Josely Rocha then distributed tokens of appreciation to the grandparents, acknowledging their love, care, and sacrifices. Approximately 50 grandparents were present.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Sherida De Souza. The event was beautifully compered by Rayhann Cardozo and Valoshka Pires, who kept the audience engaged throughout.

The event was meticulously planned and executed under the guidance of Mieka Ferrao and Sherida De Souza, with the dedicated efforts of all catechists and catechism students, ensuring that the celebration was a grand success and a memorable day for all the grandparents.

Mieka Ferrao (Catechist)