THE management of Maris Schools has fixed Tuesday, December 15, 2020 for the schools’ annual festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
A statement signed by Comrade Fidelis Egugbo for the management of the school stated that while the pupils and students of the schools will partake in the activities, notable personalities as well as choirs and choral groups have also indicated interests to be physically present at the festival.
The statement said, “We are happy to inform the general public that parents, teachers, students and pupils of Maris Schools have fixed the annual festival of Nine Lessons and Carols of the school for Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
“This year’s edition is unique because we have a lot to thank God for, most importantly, for the gift of life, giving Governor Ifeanyi Okowa the wisdom to ensure a peaceful and stable state, which provided the enabling environment for us to have the festival, among others.
“An array of Catholic priests are expected to grace the festival, which by the grace of God, shall hold at Maris Schools’ premises, Amachai, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, starting from 12 noon prompt.
“Organisations have also indicated interest to showcase their products during the festival. Already, some have chosen space to mount their stands, which is expected to add colour to a wide range of activities lined up for this year’s festival.
“We believe that with prayers, proper upbringing of children, the future of the country, and Delta State in particular, will be brighter.
“Various choir groups and the congregation will make joyful noise to the Lord while Priests of the Catholic Church will be there to prepare us for the great Feast of Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“Aside singing and general praises, the festival will feature special prayers by priests.
“It is the tradition of Maris Schools to hold the annual festival of nine lessons and carols.”
