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Feb 13 : On the occasion of Christmas, various online competitions were organized for the parishioners from all the 12 units from 0-28 years. Participants were required to submit photos and videos by December 22, 2023.

1. ಬಾಳ್ ತಸ್ವೀರ್ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೊ - Online Baby Photo Contest
This contest was held for children aged 0-2 years.

Winners:
1st place: Adrian Smith Rodrigues, St Francis Assisi Church, Nainad
2nd place: Preeval Dsouza, St Antony Church, Ujire

2. ನಕ್ಲಿ ನೆಸ್ಣಾ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧೊ - Fancy Dress Competition
This was held in two categories: 3-6 years and 7-10 years with a Christmas theme.

Winners
Category 2: 3-6 years
1st place: Leron Pereira, Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady
2nd place: Kian Pereira, Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady

Category 2: 7-10 years
1st place: Joshava Aroun Dsouza, Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady
2nd place: Shaun Bennis, Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady

3. Online Carols Singing Competition
This competition was held in two categories: 11-17 years and 18-28 years.

Winners
Category 1: 11-17 years
1st place: Alisa Carismas Fernandes, Sacred Heart Church, Madanthyar
2nd place: Deepa Sweedel Cordeiro, St Peter Claver Church Arva

Category 2: 18-28 years:
1st place: Josvita Dsouza, Sacred Heart Church, Madanthyar
2nd place: Joselin Dsouza, Most Holy Redeemer Church, Belthangady
3rd place: Shoun Sequeira, St Sebastian Church Gardady

4. Crib Competition
"A Christmas crib is a beautiful tableau that captures the essence of joy, love, and the timeless story of hope born in a humble manger"

This competition was organized unit-wise, showcased the dedicated efforts and time invested by the youth in constructing these cribs. It was a platform where the talents of the youth were vividly expressed.

Winners:
1st place: Holy Cross Church, Manjotti
2nd place: Sacred Heart Church, Madanthyar
3rd place: St Peter Claver Church, Arva and St Francis Xavier Church, Indabettu

The competitions received high participation from all the units and the prizes were distributed to the winners in their respective parishes, making the events a success.