YOUTH SERVICES IN THE DIOCESE OF NALGONDA - SURYAPET

As the famous words by Jesus in the Bible were, Go out to the whole world and proclaim the good news to the poor. With the same spirit and enthusiasm the community of Don Bosco Academy reached out in animating the seminar for the youth of surypet in Nalgonda with the invitation of Nirmala Sisters. The theme of the programme was to “How to Set Goals clear in life”. There were 50 youngsters participated in the programme, who were from different villages near by and far off. .

The meeting commenced with a solemn Holy Eucharist, presided by Rev. Fr. Balaswamy. M. the Parish Priest and Rev. Fr. Bhaskar sdb who preached homily stressing the importance of youth today. After the mass there was a short tea break and after which all the students gathered in the hall for the programme. The main animators of the programme were Rev.Fr. Bhaskar sdb and Br. Papireddy sdb from Don Bosco Academy Nalgonda, with the help of Nirmala sisters commenced the programme with prayer.

The programme started with the ice break session and after which Rev. Fr. Bhaskar sdb presented his theme on the importance of how to set goals clear in life. One of the main points that was highlighted by Rev. Fr. Bhaskar sdb was, to be SMART in life. The full form of smart is the first Specific; second Measurable, third Achievable the fourth Realistic and the fifth Time bound. Br. Papireddy on the other hand helped the young brands to rock the floor with creative party games and songs. One of the significant point that was highlighted by Br. Papireddy was that God has entrusted each of us with a responsibility in life and we need to fulfill it, and if we do not do it, will be eternally undone by anyone. After the programme, the students departed for lunch

. In the afternoon session all the students with the help of  Fr. Bhaskar sdb and Br. Papireddy sdb gathered for a group discussion on inspirational video clip. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by one of the participant  and  Sr. Lousy the youth animator of their congregation. The youngsters departed back home cheerfully.

Evangelical, Ecumenical and Interdenominational Youth meet at Don Bosco Academy

From 13^th to 17^th October a group of 70 youngsters gathered from all the corners of the diocese of Nalgonda for an evangelical, ecumenical and interdenominational youth meet. The Christian staff of the Don Bosco College were the animators of the programme. The purpose of the meeting was to promote the interdenominational dialogue among the youth of the diocese. The youth were also animated on the theme of the new generation  of leaders, a new breed of leadership that would best be described as a leadership that is not concerned in power of ourselves but power for a cause. The Director, Fr. Gopu Anand sdb congratulated the staff for the animation.