YOUTH SERVICES IN THE DIOCESE OF NALGONDA, KETHEPALLY 19TH DECEMBER 2010

On 19^th December 2010, the Community of Don Bosco Academy plunged out to animate and organize the youth at kethepally, Nalgonda. There were 50 youth present for the meeting. The programme commenced at 10am with a note of prayer. The animators of the programme were the community of Don Bosco Academy under the able guidance of Rev. Fr. Balashowry SDB, the Youth Director and Principal of Don Bosco Degree and P.G College. The theme for the programme was “Youth and Decision making in the light of the word of God”.

The programme began with an introductory talk by Rev. Fr. Balashowry SDB saying that  in the last few years, due to socio-economic and political factors, there have been increasing health problems among the youth: unemployment, suicide, alcoholism, sex-related offences and general adjustment problems in the youth. Today, the youth in India form one of the most vulnerable groups, who on the one hand are expected to be the leaders to determine the destiny of India, and on the other hand, are an exploited and confused group. He also made the students to participate, and helped them to reflect on various questions.

After the coffee break Rev. Fr. Bhaskar SDB the Headmaster of Don Bosco High School, Nalgonda spoke on the importance of “making right decision in life, and how to shape one’s life”. The third secession was by Br. Papi Reddy who shared his experiences for the questions that were asked by the youngsters.

At the conclusion of the programme the youth of kethepally shared their experience and efforts and thanked the fathers and brother for the memorable animation. Rev. Fr. Joseph the Parish Priest of the kethepally thanked organizers and all the youth for participating in the programme. The programme concluded with tea and snacks.