Faith Fiesta 2026 – Catechism Day (Maraikalvi Naal)

Thursday, January 29, 2026    

 

The Chennai Salesian Province celebrated Faith Fiesta (Maraikalvi Naal) 2025–26, a vibrant children’s convention organized by Deepagam, the Don Bosco Catechetical Center for Faith Formation and Value Education, at St. Bede’s Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School on January 29, 2026. The day-long programme brought together nearly 1,000 children from the four regions of the Province—Tirupattur, Pondicherry, Vellore, and Chennai—for prayer, learning, creativity, and fellowship. The celebration was officiated by Most Rev. Dr. A. M. Chinappa, Archbishop Emeritus, in the presence of Fr. John Alexander, Fr. John Christy, and Fr. Jesudoss Periyanayagam. Their pastoral presence animated the gathering in the spirit of Valdocco. The primary objective of Faith Fiesta was to help young people be rooted in the Word of God, internalize Gospel values, and live their faith through action by nurturing God-given talents. Rooted in Don Bosco’s vision, the convention aimed to unite children, teachers, and Salesians in a shared journey of faith, fostering joy, confidence, and co-responsibility.