Raikia-18th December-2011
A pre-Christmas gathering of about 1800 children was held under the banner of Global Council of Indian Christians(GCIC) at St Catherine's School Campus, Raikia, Kandhamal, on 18th December 2011. In addition to children about 800 parents to attended the gathering.
Now during this season of Christmas, an important festival for Christians the world over, we understand that the "Kui samaj" a frontal organization of the BJP, has also called for a Kandhamal Bandh for five days, (23 to 27 Dec. 2011). Most of the Christians are indeed in panic as to what might happen during Christmas. Memories of horror unleashed upon the Christians during the 2007 Christmas are still fresh in the minds of Christians of Kandhamal.

The day long function was organised under the aegis of GCIC in the true spirit of love and fellowship.Dr Sajan K George was the chief gust at the function. He was welcomed with traditional band and dance. Prayer was conducted by Fr Prabodh Pradhan, parish priest of Raikia, Message of Christmas was given by Dr Sajan K George. Then there was cvultural programme which was followed by sumptous lunch for everyone. All children went away with Christmas gifts.Preparations and arrangements were made by Pator Kabita Kumari Nayak and her team. Sisters of St Catherine's convent worked hard and actively assisted in all the programmes