August 5, 2025 Brian Gill

Students Celebrate Matriculation Success with Holy Mass at Lahore

Lahore: On Sunday, 3rd August 2025, a special Holy Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony, Catholic Church, Lahore to mark the success of students who passed their 2025 matriculation exams. The Mass was led by Fr. Asif Sardar, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Lahore. In his homily, Fr. Asif emphasized the importance of combining prayer with hard work, commitment, and perseverance to achieve one’s goals.

The celebration was attended by around 50 students from different areas of the parish who successfully passed their matriculation exams. The top students were recognized and rewarded for their outstanding performance. One student who scored 1120 marks received a generous prize of Rs.20,000 from Fr. Asif Sardar.

Fr. Asif’s Reflection

In his reflection, Fr. Asif Sardar highlighted the value of hard work and dedication in achieving success. He encouraged the students to continue striving for excellence and to remain committed to their goals. The Vicar General expressed his admiration for the students’ efforts and offered a special blessing for their bright future.

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A Celebration of Achievement

The Holy Mass was a meaningful way to celebrate the students’ achievement and to acknowledge the role of faith and hard work in their success. The celebration also provided an opportunity for the students to come together and share their joy with their peers and parish community.

Recognition and Reward

The recognition and reward of the top students served as a motivation for the other students to strive for excellence. The prize of 20,000Rs for the student who scored 1120 marks was a generous gesture that acknowledged the student’s hard work and achievement.

A Group Portrait

After the Mass, a group portrait of the students was taken with Fr. Asif Sardar. The photo opportunity provided a chance for the students to capture a memorable moment with the Vicar General and to cherish the memory of their achievement.

The celebration at St. Anthony Parish, Empress Road, Lahore was a testament to the importance of faith and hard work in achieving success. The recognition and reward of the students’ achievement served as a motivation for others to strive for excellence. As the students move forward in their academic journey, they can draw inspiration from their achievement and strive to continue making progress.