Enthusiastic participation marks ICYM’s ’Yuva Samagam 2018’ of Kalyanpur Deanery at Sasthan

By Dion Clive Dsouza
Pics by Venrold Lewis
Bellevision Media Network

Udupi/Sasthan, 04 Sep 2018:  Yuva Samagam, A panel discussion was recently organised by Sasthan unit of ICYM at the ST. Antony Church Mythri Hall, Sasthan on Sunday, 2 September 2018.

 

The deanery-level programme comprised of an inaugural ceremony, panel session on the topic ’Christian Leadership’, holy mass, cultural competition and valedictory function. Around 180 youth from nine parishes of the Kallianpur Deanery participated in the Yuva Samagam.

The programme was formally inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by Rev. Fr John Walter Mendonca, Parish Priest of St Antony Church Sasthan. Chief Guest Dr Vincent Alva, principal of Milagres Degree College, Kallianpur. Mr. Dion D’Souza, president, ICYM Udupi Diocese, Mr. Joyal D’Almeida ICYM Kallianpur Deanery Animator, Mr. Robert Furtado , ICYM Sasthan Unit Animator, Aral D’Souza and Melrica  President and Secretary of ICYM Kallianpur Deanery respectively, Riya Lewis and Lavita Cardoza, president and secretary of ICYM Sasthan Unit respectively were present for the inaugural programme.

Rev. Fr John Walter Mendonca stressed on the importance of youth utilizing every chance they get to come forward and develop in all ways.

Aral D’Souza welcomed the gathering, Melrica proposed the vote of thanks and introduced the moderator of the panel session to the gathering. Dr Vincent Alva, principal of Milagres Degree College, Kallianpur and moderator of the panel session joined the programme.

 

Soon after the inaugural ceremony, a panel session on the topic ’Christian Leadership’ was conducted. Five topics under this main topic discussed were:
1. Fourth pillar of Democracy – Voice of minorities or advocate of majorities
2. Church and media – The big picture
3. Crisis of Christian spokespersons – A challenge
4. Social Media – A stage to propagate harmony or hatred

Seven youth panellists from seven units spoke and presented their point of view on these four topics.

The moderator, Dr Vincent Alva concluded the session saying, "The younger generation namely today’s Christian youth must become serious in life and stand against violations as will be the pillars of our nation who are capable of making India a secular and safe country.”

Fr Edwin D’Souza, Director ICYM Udupi Diocese, presided over the programme and congratulated the panellists and youth for their active participation.

 

 

Later in the day, holy Eucharist was celebrated by Very. Rev. Dr. Fr. Lawrence D’Souza Vicar Forane of Kallianpur Deanary.

ICYM groups from nine parishes presented skits and dance on the current issues.

 

Valedictory function was presided Rev. Dr. Fr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza, Youth Director Kallianpur Deanery. Other dignitaries on the dais were Rev. Fr. John Walter Mendonca, Parish priest of Sasthan Church, Rev. Fr. Philip Neri Aranha, Parish priest of Barkur church, Rev. Fr. Jerald Sandeep D’Mello assistant Parish priest, Kolalgiri, Aral D’Souza and Melrica ICYM deanery president and secretary respectively. Riya lewis welcomed gathering.

In his message Rev. Dr. Fr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza congratulated the youth for gathering together in such a huge number. He also appreciated the youth for their creativity and congratulated them for conducting the panel session.

Rev. Dr. Fr. Leslie Clifford D’Souza  announced the results of the competition. Kolalgiri unit were the winners, Mount Rosary unit was the first runner-up and Sasthan Unit was the second runner-up.

The vote of thanks by Lavita Cardoza and the event concluded with ICYM anthem.