Bondel Church holds training for commission conveners

Mangaluru: St Lawrence Church, Bondel organised a training programme for all the commission conveners, coordinators and animators

On 2 Oct 2023, St Lawrence Church, Bondel organized a training session for all the Conveners, Coordinators and Commission (Ayog) Animators on 2 October 2023 in the St Lawrence English Medium Auditorium from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The purpose of this training was to know the role of being a convener, an Animator and a Coordinator using their skills, which could help in building a vibrant parish. V. Rev. Fr Faustine Lobo, Diocesan Coordinator for the Pastoral Commission was the resource person.

Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza welcomed the gathering. The training began with a prayer song. Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, the parish priest, addressed the gathering.

V. Rev. Fr Faustine Lobo delivered a motivational speech and provided a detailed explanation of each of the commissions. Commission (Ayog) is a term used to describe an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group. “A group of people entrusted by an official body with authority to do something”, the significance of the Pastoral Council and the types of commissions worldwide.

The pastor is responsible for tending the sheep. The Pastor is the person who leads others.

The importance of being a true leader, the role of a leader, and his selfless service to the parish. Lead by building bridges and climbing over walls as a leader.

The commission’s entire development is divided into six types: 1. and 2. Cultural.3 Financial 4. Administration 5. Technology 6. Environment through a PowerPoint presentation and answered all the questions that the members had.

Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, Rev. Fr Peter Gonsalves-principal, St Lawrence English Medium School, Rev. Fr Lancy D’Souza Asst Parish Priest, John D’Silva, Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council, Manoj Lewis, Director of all Church Commissions were present.

The session ended with a thanksgiving prayer and blessing. Rev. Fr Andrew Leo D’Souza, the parish priest, expressed gratitude to all the members for their active participation and constant support towards the parish’s wellbeing.