Confirmation Sacrament Celebrated at Our Lady of the Sea Church, Bankikodla.
On 12th January 2025, Our Lady of the Sea Church, Bankikodla, was graced with the solemn celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation, administered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Duming Dias, Bishop of Karwar. 27 children received the sacrament of confirmation. The event was attended by a large number of faithful who gathered to witness this important milestone in the spiritual journey of the candidates.
During his inspiring homily, Bishop Duming Dias highlighted the significance of baptism as the foundation of Christian life and urged everyone to live as witnesses to Jesus Christ through their actions and daily lives. He encouraged the newly confirmed to embrace the gifts of the Holy Spirit and live their faith with courage and dedication.
Following the ceremony, Fr. Joachim Monteiro expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Bishop Duming Dias for his spiritual leadership and for blessing the parish with his presence. He also extended thanks to all those who contributed to the success of this event, including the parishioners and organizing teams who worked tirelessly to make the day memorable.
The celebration concluded with joy and fellowship as the community prayed for the newly confirmed that they may grow in faith and remain steadfast in their commitment to Christ.