Report and pics by : Dr Roshan Fernandes

The training for the Altar Boys of St Lawrence Minor Basilica was held on 28th August 2022. Altar Boys studying in 4th to 10th Standard of this Basilica attended this training. The training session started at 2:30 PM. Deacon Ashwin Rebello, the resource person of the session, Br. Shawn Andrade, Dr Roshan Fernandes Animator of Altar Boys were present during the inauguration. Dr Roshan Fernandes presented a formal welcome speech. The session was taken over by Deacon Ashwin Rebello. The session was very interesting and covered the following topics:

1. Overview of St John Berchmans life history
2. Altar Boys associations rules and regulations
3. Knowledge on Liturgy
4. Importance of Altar boys in liturgy

This session was ended at 4:00 PM followed by snacks and tea break.

At 4:10 PM, Fr. Alban D’Souza, Rector of St Lawrence Basilica Attur presented the practical session on Altar boys services during liturgy. This session was concluded by the prayer lead by Fr. Alban D’Souza at 5:30 PM. A total of 46 Altar boys attended the training.