Training Programme for Newly Selected Catechists Held at Mangala Jyothi

MANGALURU: The Commission for Faith Formation, Mangala Jyothi, organized a comprehensive training programme for newly selected catechists on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The event, held at Pastoral Institute of the Diocese of Mangalore, drew an enthusiastic participation of 98 catechists representing 35 different parishes. The day commenced at 9:00 am with the arrival and registration of the participants. Rev. Fr Rohith D'Costa, Director of DBCLC, led the opening prayer and extended a warm welcome to the gathering, setting a spiritual tone for the day's proceedings. The technical sessions were conducted by the resource person, Rev. Fr Boniface Pinto from Divya Dhama, Udupi. In the first session, Fr Pinto delved into the "Fundamentals in Catechetics," providing the foundational knowledge necessary for effective faith formation. Following a brief intermission, the second session focused on "How to Prepare a Catechism Class and Methodology," equipping the new teachers with essential pedagogical tools. The theoretical learning was immediately put into practice during a mid-day workshop dedicated to preparing actual catechism classes. The spiritual highlight of the day was the celebration of the Holy Mass at 12:30 pm, followed by a fellowship lunch. The afternoon schedule featured an engaging practical and resource session at 1:45 pm, allowing participants to interact and share insights. The training concluded at 3:00 pm with the distribution of official guidelines and certificates to the participants.