A virtual Christmas Celebration was held on 22nd December 2021, at 9:00 am for classes V to X. The theme for the programme was ‘The spirit of Christmas lies in your heart’. The programme began with a prayer service followed by a skit, dances, and carol singing. The students were inspired by the Christmas message that Christmas is not just a Celebration but rather a time to pray, it is a time to love, share, & be compassionate to the needy of society.
The class teachers had organised different Christmas activities for the students. Students participate with joy and enthusiasm in their respective class activities.
Std V A – Cotton Ball Snowman
Std V B – Santa Claus Wall Hanging using CD’s
Std VI A – Christmas Paper Bags
Std VI B – Making Christmas Symbols like Tree, Star, Bell, Wreath, Holly etc. using waste material
Std VII A – Paper Christmas Tree – 3D
Std VII B – Making Santa / Reindeer face masks
Std VIII A – Christmas Tree with Decoration
Std VIII B – 3D Christmas Tree with decorations
Std IX A – Fancy dress based on Christmas Characters and Christmas Decorations
Std IX B – Decorative Candles
Std X A – Story writing-’ With Gratitude for the blessings.’
Std X B – Sweet Making or Cake Decoration
To keep the Spirit of Christmas alive a beautiful crib was prepared by the helpers.
A Eucharistic Celebration was organised by the Sisters of the community for the teaching staff & support staff on 22nd December 2021 at 11:30 am. The theme for the mass was “Christmas isn’t Christmas till it happens in your heart”. The Celebrant Fr. Neil, the Priest from Holy Name Cathedral, During the Holy Eucharist Father prayed for the special intentions of the CJM Family-Teaching and non-Teaching Staff, Students, Helpers, Parents and Sisters of the congregation. The celebrant during his homily highlighted the three aspects of life during this Christmas. First is about unconditional Love, that just as God gave us his only son Jesus whom he loves unconditionally, we too should give and love unconditionally to the needy and the neglected people around us. Second- Family love, Family is a gift from God, and that We need to accept each member from our family within us to live as one family. And lastly, we should have the willingness to accept people from all strata of society, especially the most neglected ones. Hence, we should lead our lives with simplicity, humility, and generosity.
The Programme continued with the Get together of the entire CJM Family spreading love and joy of the birth of Baby Jesus. The sister had arranged a sumptuous lunch for the entire staff. The staff was then felicitated with a token of love by the Sisters. T
he gathering ended with a note of thanks by Ms. Marilyn D’Sa.