Gospel Singing Competition Inspires Faith through Music and the Beatitudes
Proclaiming the Gospel through music and translating its message into daily Christian living, the Bible and Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) Commissions of the Simla–Chandigarh Diocese organised a Deanery Gospel Singing Competition centred on the Gospel according to St. Matthew (5:1–12), particularly the Beatitudes.
The competition brought together participants from various parishes across the deaneries, offering them an opportunity to express their faith, share the joy of the Gospel and proclaim the Word of God through the gift of song. Beyond musical talent, the initiative sought to deepen participants’ engagement with Scripture and inspire them to embody the values of the Beatitudes in their everyday lives.
Six winners were recognised, with three securing first positions and three second positions. They represented four parishes: Sangrur, Nabha Sahib, Panchkula and Bagthala. St. Little Flower Church, Sangrur, and St. Alphonsa Church, Bagthala, each secured two winning positions.
Recognition and Award Ceremony
The six winners were honoured during the Annual Charismatic Convention held at Yeshu Daya Sagar Prarthna Bhawan, Kauli, Patiala. The awards were presented by our beloved Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Sahaya Thatheus Thomas, Bishop of Simla–Chandigarh, who felicitated the winners and encouraged them to continue using their God-given talents to proclaim the Gospel and strengthen the faith of the Christian community.
A Song That Becomes a Way of Life
The Bible and BECs Commissions warmly congratulated all the winners and expressed gratitude to every participant, parish priest, religious sister and coordinator whose support and commitment contributed to the success of the competition.
The initiative reaffirmed an important message: The Word of God is not merely meant to be sung or proclaimed, but to be lived. May the Beatitudes continue to inspire our faithful to become joyful witnesses of Christ, transforming their families, parishes and communities through Gospel values.
Rev. Fr. Stephan Masih
Secretary, Bible and BECs Commissions
