by Venista Dharmaraj
Hosted by the RTP Tamil Catholic Association, the 2026 Vacation Bible School welcomed 53 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade for a joyful week of faith-filled learning, fellowship, and fun under the theme “Foundation in God.” Through Scripture, prayer, songs, crafts, and interactive activities, the children learned that God created us, Jesus is our Savior, the Holy Spirit is our guide, forgiveness brings healing, and God’s blessings follow those who strive to live like Christ.
The VBS program was organized into:
- Four Elementary School classes, focusing on Creation, Salvation, the Holy Spirit, Faith, and Forgiveness.
- Three Middle School classes, exploring God’s Power, the Resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Forgiveness, and the Beatitudes.
- One High School class, encouraging deeper reflection on Scripture, Christian discipleship, and living out the Gospel in everyday life.
To build identity and community, each class was named after inspiring biblical figures. The Elementary classes were John, Peter, Matthew, and Luke; the Middle School classes were Jonah, Daniel, and Elijah; and the High School class was Enoch.
Throughout the week, students explored Bible stories, memory verses, and real-life applications that deepened their understanding of God’s love and encouraged them to build their lives on the firm foundation of Christ. They grew in biblical knowledge, faith, character, friendship, and a desire to follow Jesus each day.
The week concluded with a joyful Grand Finale on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, featuring performances, crafts, memory verse recitations, a pizza party, and special gifts and prizes for all the children.
by Nirmaala Francis
Heartfelt thanks to Venista for leading VBS 2026 for the second consecutive year. We truly appreciate your dedication and hard work in making VBS a meaningful experience for our children.
A special thank you to our teachers—Auxilia, Benita, Crescenta, Mano, Maria, Mary, Raji, and Susan—and to our Board representatives, Mike and Monicka, for your commitment and support.
Sincere thanks to all our volunteers for making VBS 2026 a wonderful success. God bless all our RTPTCA families!
