It is said to be a good year to begin a new job, get married, launch a product or make a fresh start. Ventures begun now may not yield fast returns, but opportunities will come for people who are well prepared and resourceful. The best way to succeed is to be patient, let things develop slowly, and make the most of every opening you can find. People born in an Earth Rat are said to be logical realists, shrewd, charming, ambitious, and inventive.(Disclaimer : Any resemblance of Aunty POM in terms of outlook or behaviour with any Walt Disney Characters is purely coincidental)
Following opening prayers, the class reflected on the week's "Bible Reading" regarding "Temptation". The class was reminded on the bible passage where Jesus was tempted ....
"....... then leading him to a height, Satan showed him in a moment of time all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor and said to him, 'I will give you all this power and glory of all these kingdoms....worship me then and it shall be all yours.' Then Jesus replied, 'Be off, Satan! For scripture says: You must worship your Lord, your God and serve Him alone." (Matthew 4:8-10)
Uncle Ben and Auntry Vivien then laid some basic ground rules for the conduct of each CAT Class so that there will be mimumin disruptions for all and urged everyone to PARTICIPATE so that things will not be SO BORING !!!
The 3 basic GOLDEN Rules for CAT Class are :
- Respect Everyone.
- Only ONE person speaks at a time.
- Participate.
With the more serious part of things done, out came the food & drinks and the Year's mini-party begins ....
Key ingedients for every party ... yummy food, snacks and drinks + music to get things swinging !!!
Whilst some engaged in " Lollipop snatching", others just happily danced away to whatever music (or to the beat of the noise !!)
Fun can manifest in various forms, so long as there is gathering of good friends. Even forming a simple "train" and going round & round the confined room seems FUN !!!
Aunty Pom dishing out Red Packets as the others watched and waited patiently for theirs.
The people who are always on the move ... with the TRAFFIC LIGHTS combination !!!
Armed with Hong Pau in their hands ... all ready to end the day's programme.
The Catechists' Helpers wishing all ... a HAPPY & PEACEFUL NEW YEAR ahead !!!
