Mass for families

Mass for families About fifty people were present and joined in prayer for the event. During his homily, Father Charles thanked God for the happiness that the school and the children have given him over the past 18 years.

"Let the little children come to me; do not hinder them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like them.”

It was with these words from the Gospel that Father Charles officially said goodbye to us during the traditional family mass on Saturday, September 11. About fifty people were present and joined in prayer for the event. During his homily, Father Charles thanked God for the happiness that the school and the children have given him over the past 18 years. He expressed how this invitation of Jesus in the Gospel has always deeply inspired his pastoral action at the Collège Champittet.

 

At the end of the celebration, on behalf of the management team, Roland Lomenech, academic director, recalled in his own words what Father Charles was for the school and how much he contributed to the human and spiritual education of the students. This mass was also an opportunity to introduce to the families Father Giuseppe Foletti who will succeed him as chaplain.

 

This last official Mass was emotional, both for Father Charles and for those who have known him for a long time.

 

After the celebration, an aperitif was held in the park. This was an opportunity for parents and children to thank him personally and to wish him a happy retirement. The aperitif was followed by a packed lunch for those who wished.

 

Emmanuel, chaplaincy coordinator