Media Release

Mangaluru, Dec 25: Lourdes Central School celebrated Christmas on Monday December 23 at the school ground in a most unique way with a caption ‘The Saviour is born’.

The celebration began with universal prayer followed by a prayer song to invoke God’s blessings.

On this auspicious day, Marissa Elizabeth of Class VII D welcomed the dignitaries on the dais, secretary of Catholic Board Fr Antony Shera, manager of LCS Fr Wilson L Vitus D’Souza, assistant parish priest Fr Pramod Crasta, principal Fr Robert D’Souza, vice-principal Belita Mascarenhas, management committee member Stany Vas, all the teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and the Lourdites for the Christmas celebration.

Adin D’Costa of Class VIII B presented the significance of the feast.

Fr Wilson L Vitus Dsouza delivered his valuable message and instilled the gathering in sharing and caring and conveyed the best wishes for the forthcoming year 2020.

Prize winners of Christmas competitions from KG to Class V were honoured.

Birthday Lourdites were wished by singing a birthday song.

On this special occasion of Christmas, Fr Antony Shera first of all congratulated the school for receiving an award from British Council for the ISA Project.

In his message, he reminded the gathering the three principles of Jesus, Love, Joy and Peace. Redeeming from all evils and become one and lead this in family and in society.

He wished all, a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2020.

Samarth Manipur of Class VIII B, rendered the vote of thanks.

The true meaning of Christmas was depicted through a skit.

On the joyous occasion of Christmas, the audience was entertained with a Polka dance, a visual treat by class III and Christmas carols by the school choir.

Finally, the students were mesmerized by the arrival of Santa.

Simran, of Class XA, compered the programme.