On 31st August 2025, Holy Cross Chapel Sucaldem, Chinchinim in collaboration with the Diocesan Commission for Ecology (DCE) Goa, celebrated Green Day with great enthusiasm. The event marked the beginning of the Season of Creation, promoting ecological responsibility and sustainability.
Students, catechists, parents, and the chapel community came together for a meaningful expression of care for creation. Pre-event activities included a collage-making competition using eco-friendly materials and a flower arrangement activity using wild flowers.
During the Holy Eucharist, Fr. Heston Ferrao emphasized the importance of adopting eco-friendly practices, conserving natural resources, and protecting biodiversity. He encouraged students and families to “Go Green” and highlighted the significance of community involvement in environmental conservation.
The event concluded with a prize distribution for students and a heartfelt vote of thanks. Each student was gifted a sapling, symbolizing growth, responsibility, and hope for a greener tomorrow.
This celebration served as a testament to the community’s commitment to caring for God’s creation through prayer, action, and community involvement.
“This event brought together to celebrate our stewardship towards nature, reminding us that even small action and efforts collectively make a significant difference”. Mabel Menezes (member of DCE and Catechist at the chapel)
“It was truly beautiful and meaningful celebration bringing together faith, family and care for creation” (Levendra Soares catechist at Holy Cross Chapel)
“ I appreciate and cherished the opportunity for being a part of nature celebration. A great initiative to understand love and care for nature” (Genesia Pereira Parent of catechism student)
“ It was a gentle call to see spirituality not in speech alone but in every act of love for our common home- the Earth.” (Annaliz Almeida Catechist )
“ It made me aware our responsibility to wards nature and show the same responsibility to our catechism students”( Godrich Antao president of Holy Cross chapel catechism committee)
Report by
Mabel Menezes
(Member of Diocesan Commission for Ecology and Catechist at the Holy Cross Chapel)
