St Joseph’s Celebrates Fête De Noël With Fervour

Hyderabad witnessed a day of solemn celebration and spirited performance as St Joseph’s Degree & PG College organised its annual Fête De Noël 2025. The campus filled with students, faculty and alumni who joined the Anno Domini team for a programme that combined prayerful reflection with creative expression under the themes of joy, hope and community sharing.

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The celebration opened at 10:00 a.m. with a formal inauguration anchored by student hosts Grace and Jousha. Dignitaries lit the Christmas candle, Br. Calvin offered a Bible reading and Principal Rev. Fr. Anthony Sagayaraja delivered a welcome address that set a reverent yet festive tone for the day. The programme moved seamlessly from devotional music to cultural showcases, drawing strong participation from across the college.

Chief Guest Fr. P. Gnana Reddy, Principal of St Mary’s Centenary Junior College, praised the initiative for its role in nurturing value-based leadership among young people. “In a world wired by speed, festivals like Fête De Noël gently remind young people to slow down, listen to the good news of Christ’s birth and rediscover the joy of giving,” he said, commending the students for their enthusiastic involvement.

Msgr. Y. Balashowry, Vice Chairman – HAES and Correspondent, highlighted the inclusive and collaborative spirit behind the event. He noted that every choir that sang, every card that was crafted and every game that was organised on campus served as “a small seed of peace and solidarity” sown in the wider city.

Principal Rev. Fr. Anthony Sagayaraja underlined the college’s commitment to holistic formation. He said the festival offered students practical experience in teamwork, creativity, responsibility and faith put into action, and congratulated the Anno Domini core team and convenors for curating a meticulously planned programme.

Cultural programme and student participation

The Theatre Arts unit staged a campus skit that reflected on the “joy of living by faith”, while cultural students presented group dances that ranged from classical routines to a Hindi gospel performance. The Anno Domini choir led a sequence of carols that elicited an enthusiastic response from the audience, and smaller student ensembles contributed prayer songs and devotional pieces.

Beyond performances, the day featured participatory student events and creative stalls that encouraged campus engagement. Alumni who attended praised the college for sustaining traditions that bind former and current students, and staff coordinators were acknowledged for their behind-the-scenes work in ensuring the smooth running of the festival.

Community impact and educational value

Organisers described Fête De Noël as more than an item on the academic calendar; it is an exercise in communal learning and civic formation. By bringing together diverse groups for a shared purpose, the event reinforced social values and provided a platform for young people to practise leadership in a community setting.

As the day drew to a close, participants reflected on an occasion that combined solemn observance with joyful celebration. St Joseph’s Fête De Noël 2025 offered a clear demonstration of how cultural and spiritual activities can complement classroom learning and contribute to the wider civic life of the city.