Nagaland: SFS Parish in Kohima holds first Holy Communion ceremony

Dimapur, July 6 (EMN): St. Francis De Sales (SFS) Parish, Kohima, held its first Holy Communion ceremony on July 3 last at the parish main church with Rev. Fr. Mhabemo, parish priest, as the main celebrant.

Coinciding with the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, Fr. Mhabemo, during his homily, reminded the congregation that St. Thomas was the first Christian missionary who came to India to sow the seeds of Christ’s message of love, an update from SFS Parish, Kohima, stated on Tuesday.

Fr. Mhabemo urged the congregation to live an exemplary life and respond to the call of God in whatever way possible.

Altogether, 99 children responded to the call of Christ’s message and received their first Holy Communion which was instituted by Christ himself during the last supper. The ceremony was assisted by Rev. Fr. Alex Tep and Rev. Fr. Martin.

Earlier, the children were instructed and trained for 10 days in the preparation to receive the Holy Communion by the SFS Sisters under the leadership of the superior Sister Mariam, the release added.