Mangaluru: ICYM Karnataka Region inspires diocesan youth on human relations, leadership

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 15 Feb: Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Karnataka Region in collaboration with ICYM Central Council, Mangaluru diocese organised, THRILLS (Training in Human Relations, Innovative Leadership and Life Skills) at the Mangalore diocesan Pastoral Centre, Bajjody, here from February 9 to February 10.

 

The day began with the Holy Eucharistic celebration at 7.00am by Yuvaspoorthi Fr Ronald Prakash D’Souza – director, ICYM Central Council Mangaluru diocese followed by breakfast.

 

A short inaugural program was held at 9.15am. Fr Lurdh - representative of chairman of the Karnataka Region Youth Commission, Yuvaspoorthi Fr Ronald Prakash D’Souza – director, ICYM Central Council Mangaluru diocese, Sr Jessie Rita - regional youth lady animator, Jai Joseph – president, ICYM Karnataka Region and the members of Regional ICYM executive Committee were the dignitaries present at the dais.

 

 

Jaison Leroy Pereira – president, ICYM Central Council Mangaluru diocese welcomed the gathering.  Sr Jessie Rita gave an inspirational message to the youths gathered. Fevisha Monteiro - general secretary, ICYM Central Council Mangaluru diocese proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the inaugural program.

 

After the short inaugural program, Cleeta D’Souza - MIJARC representative conducted an icebreaking session among the youth to freshen up and know each other.

 

Jai Joseph conducted a group discussion on the topic Relevance of Media and Leadership – How media can make a leader or break a leader, wherein Oniel Andrade – spokesperson, ICYM Karnataka Region shared his opinions and expressed his ideas along with the other youths.

 

Yuvaspoorthi Fr Ronald Prakash DSouza conducted a technical session on Time Management.

 

A short meeting was held between the regional, diocesan executive and council members. Jai Joseph explained the objectives of ICYM Karnataka Region in detail and asked suggestions for the betterment of the region and the youths.

 

Sr Jessie Rita - regional youth lady animator gave a brief idea about the programs conducted in the regional level and requested for the support from ICYM Mangaluru diocese.

 

 

On this auspicious occasion, Fr Lurdhs’ birthday was celebrated by cutting the birthday cake.

 

Fevisha Monteiro - general secretary, ICYM Central Council Mangaluru diocese proposed the vote of thanks and concluded the meeting by singing the ICYM Theme song.

 

The gatherings were served with a sumptuous lunch. Cyril Prabhu – former regional youth coordinator was present.

 

After the post lunch session, REXCO, DEXCO and the council members visited some of the famous places of Mangalore. Cleeta D’Souza compered the entire program.

 

Thus THRILLS helped to connect, enkindle ideas, expand the knowledge and acquire inspiration.