CAN organizes Pre-Christmas celebration

Kohima, December 17 (MExN): The Catholic Associations of Nagaland (CAN) organized Pre-Christmas celebrations on December 15 at Christ King Parish Hall, Kohima Village. Theme for the celebration was “For unto us a child is born” (Isaiah 9:6), stated a press release from Rev Fr Victor Renthungo.


Bishop James Thoppil conveyed Christmas greetings to the gathering based on the letter of St. Paul to the Philippians church. He acknowledged the organizers CAN, NCWA and NCYM and everyone present and extended his gratitude to Christ King Parish for hosting the celebration.


The birth of Jesus Christ is a bridge between God and men, heaven and earth. Let us become bridges that connect people. Christmas is a common event to come together wherein the bridges of the spiritual and material could be understood in a well-defined manner. He further wished “God with us, the Immanuel” be the blessing this Christmas.


The programme witnessed carol singing presented by Christ King Church, Mary Help of Christians Cathedral Kohima, St Francis de Sales Church Kohima, Mary Help of Christians Church Jakhama, St John the Evangelist Church Khonoma, and St Paul’s Church Phesama.


A skit was staged by the Little Flower Training Centre (Novitiate) Kohima under the theme “The promise Fulfilled.” It conveyed a message to keep Jesus as the centre of the celebrations during Christmas and to carry on the message of love to the universe.


Ketoulhoutuo Dominic presented an instrumental piece. Dr Simon N Dzüvichü, President CAN proposed the words of gratitude.


Keneisenu Caroline, Treasure NCYM and Khamkiumong L John, General Secretary NCYM compered the programme. Vinanuo Angela President, Nagaland Catholic Women Association(NCWA) pronounced the final prayer.