Program at Holy Family church, Begur

A teens gathering of about 200 was organized at Holy Family church, Begur on June 7th 2009. Students of standards 1 to 3, 4 to 7, and 8 to 10 were separated into batches. Topics like God's love, sacraments, etc. was shared in each group. The parish priest and others expressed their joy and gratitude after the program.

Two days program at Mathikere St. Sebastian's church

Mathikere St. Sebastian's church witnessed a gathering of 200 school students on 30 and 31 May 2009.



Attendees were grouped into two batches - one group for students of 1 to 6 standards, and another for 7 to 10 standards students . The program was really useful and enjoyable with great music, talks etc. Priests and parishioners were of great support to the program.

Philia'09- a friendship festival with jesus

The unforgettable days of Philia ’09 are behind us, but the spirit is still lingering on. It was a three days long friendship festival aimed at starting/reinforcing the friendship with Jesus, our eternal Friend. Carmel convent school, Bangalore, witnessed the beautiful gathering of 106 teen students and more than 20 volunteers from 7 to 10 May 2009.
There were lot of audio visual programs, skits, music (theme song was exceptionally cool), action songs, presentations, group activities and work shops, counseling, confession etc.

The guidance and presence of the Holy Spirit was evident and all of us were witnessing the magic unveiled before us. The program concluded with a half day gathering of more than 50 parents.
Please continue to pray for the participants and follow up activities.
PS: Please contact this number if anybody need counseling: 9845214905

Santhome Parish Retreat

Date: 14 & 15 Feb 2009
Venue: Santhome parish

46 teenagers attended the gathering at Santhome parish. There were spiritually edifying sessions on - God's love, Holy Eucharist, Mother Mary, Holy Spirit etc. Praise and worship, skit, and other games followed.

South Indian Leaders Gathering

40 leaders from the states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh came together in bangalore for a JY south Indian leaders' program. The focal point of the program was 'leadership', which helped to give a new edge to the JY leaders.