A training programme was conducted by the Record & Documentation/Souvenier Committee headed by Mrs.Agnes D'Souza on Sunday the 11th March 2012 at the premises of St. Ignatius Loyola Church, Paladka under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Gilbert D'Souza, Parish Priest for reporters from various wards as a part of Jubilee Celebrations soon after the morning holy mass.
The programme commenced with a prayer, followed by a reading from the Gospel and reflection thereupon. The compere Smt.Cynthia Crasta invited the Parish Priest to preside over the programme and requested Mr.Andrew D'Souza , Vice President, Mr. Victor Kadandale, Secretary of the Parish Pastoral Committee, Sr. Suma. Superior of St. Ignatius Loyola Convent, Paladka to share the dais. Participants were welcomed by the Correspondent of the Record Comittee Smt. Agnes D'Souza, followed by a talk on the purpose of the training programme by Mr.Vincent Sequeira, ex Vice President. The Resource Person Mr. Victor Kadandale dealt with the entire gamut of a reporter right from its defintion, art of listening, values, responsibilities, do's and dont's to unbiassed reporting part of it. The training was more of a participation in nature rather than a mere lecture and was well taken by the participants. There were around 30 individuals who took part in the training programme.
A vote of thanks was extended by Mr. Vincent Pinto, Ward Representative of St. Paul Ward and a trainee. Sound system was made available by Mr. Vincent Pinto of Bright Lights, Paladka.
The programme ended with a concluding prayer by all.
Light refreshments were served to the participants. The donors were Smt. Gretta D'Souza of St. Peter Ward and Smt. Severine Lobo of St. Paul Ward.
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