ICYM News

Report and Pics by Gordon D’almeida

Indian Catholic Youth Movement Valencia Unit celebrated National Youth Sunday on Sunday 5th August 2018 during 8:00am mass at St Vincent Ferrer church Valencia . The Conference of Catholic Bishops of India ( C.C.B.I ) observed and celebrated National Youth Sunday with the theme Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment on Sunday 5th August 2018 across India. To mark this auspicious day , ICYM and YCS members of Valencia Unit celebrated National Youth Sunday by invoking god’s blessings through an Eucharistic celebration.Rev Fr James D’Souza Parish Priest celebrated the Eucharistic celebration and preached a meaningful homily for the youth and to the faithful who gathered for the mass. ICYM, YCS members led the liturgy and choir for the mass.They read out the readings, prayers of faithful, thanksgiving prayer and offered offertory to the church as a token of love.

A get togather was arranged in the church conference hall for the ICYM and YCS members. The programme began with a prayer.The chief guest  for the programme was Dr Alwyn D’sa. Parish Priest Rev.Fr James D’Souza Parish Priest spoke on the occasion and motivated the youth .

The programme was inaugurated by tying friendship bands to each other. A session was conducted regarding friendship and dating.The resource person for the session was Dr Alwyn D’sa professor and director of admin block St Aloysius college (Autonomous) Mangalore.

Games were conducted by Mrs Sandra lobo and Lizzie pinto for the youth present. Chief guest Dr Alwyn D’Sa , Parish Priest Rev.Fr James D’Souza , Asst PP Rev.Fr Joswin D'Souza , Parish Council Vice-President Mr Anil Lobo , Secretary Mrs Lizzie Pinto were present during the during occasion

Hotdogs and Tea/Coffee were served to the youth. Mrs Jasmine Vas animator of YCS compered the programme .