by Brother Allan Netto for BISMumbai

Sumit Makasare, Vinit Tayde and Devraj Tayde residing at Bosco Boys Home [BBH] Borivali, received their 1st Holy Communion on the feast day of Don Bosco, 31 January 2021. They were prepared and trained with daily prayers (catechism classes) for the past 06 months, under the supervision of Father Dominic Lisboa and Father Corlis Gonsalves.

On the feast day of Don Bosco, at a simple yet solemn Holy Eucharistic celebration in the presence of about 30 participants, including the Salesians, few boys, teachers, past-pupils, parents, and a few benefactors / well-wishers, the sacrament of the 1st Holy Communion was administered. Also, the birthday of a benefactor’s daughter - Emerald D’souza was celebrated, as they were present for the mass.