The catechism students enjoying their camp
By Herald Malaysia
Apr 3 2023
KUANTAN – The catechetical team of the Church of St Thomas organised a day camp for its catechism students at the parish community centre on March 18.
A total of 115 students, ranging from Standard One to Form Five, attended the camp themed The Light of Life, in line with the Lenten campaign theme of the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development.
The aim of this camp was to help students learn more about the significance of Lent and how they could contribute to others and to nature, as well as to know more about the Lenten practices of prayer, penance and fasting.
The camp began with morning prayer, praise and worship, an ice-breaking session, followed by input from catechists.
The sessions were divided into two groups — primary and secondary levels. The catechists were creative in presenting their given topics with a lot of activities in relation to the Lenten season — on the temptation of Jesus in line with today’s challenges, the Lenten observances and reflections and the Stations of the Cross.
The children participated fully and enjoyed all the lessons and activities. They had fun with outdoor and indoor games such as football, badminton, captain ball and chess which kept them engaged with one another and created an environment of friendship.
All the lessons and activities were drawn up to help them discover the person of Christ Jesus who is the Light of Life, as they grow in their knowledge of faith.
The parish catechetical team expressed their gratitude to all parents, students, catechists and volunteers for supporting and working together to make this camp a successful and a meaningful one for the students in preparation for Holy Week. – Herald Malaysia
