The training of Catechetical animators was organised by the Education to Faith Dimension of SPCSA at Nitika Don Bosco, Kolkata from 26-28 August 2023.  There were 38 participants from ten provinces of India. It was a mixed group of priests, sisters and lay people involved in catechetical ministry.  The topics dealt were on the introduction to CCC, CCCC, YOUCAT, DOCAT, Youth Catechesis, Gospel Magic Skills, Family Catechesis and Christian Parenting, faith responsibility of a Catholic teacher, how to prepare a Catechetical lesson Plan, Media and Catechesis, Goals, Tasks and Sources of Catechesis and so on. The participants were also given the opportunity to visit to the tomb of Mother Teresa of Kolkata. It was also a time to share the experiences and good practices with one another.  

A five-day Course on Marian Devotion was held at Shanti Dan, Kolkata for MC Sisters as part for their Spirituality Course from 31st July to 4th August 2023. There were 26 participants from   different regions of India and abroad. The Marian course consisted of Marian dogmas, Mary in the Church, Mary in the scripture, Role of Mary as New Eve and Queen Mother, Contribution of Popes in the spread of Marian devotion, Major apparitions and Marian shrines in India and abroad, True Devotion to Mary, History and mystery of the Rosary, Role of Mary in the life of Don Bosco and Mother Teresa, Study on apostolic exhortation of Pope Paul VI for the right ordering and development of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary ( Marialis Cultus),  Post Apostolic letter of Pope John Paul the Second on the most Holy Rosary (Rosarium Virginis Mariae) and the Different ways of praying the Rosary. 

The participants were very happy with the course offered to them. It was an enriching and enlightening moment for them.