Khandwa Diocese Holds Youth Festival

KHANDWA, Madhya Pradesh, Jan. 15, 2010, 12.20 Hrs (CBCI News):

Khandwa Diocesan Youth commission organised a Youth Festival, 28-30 December on the theme at the St. Mary’s Cathedral, Khandwa. The theme of the festival was “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE”, which was core theme of Prabhu Yesu Mahostav in Mumbai. There were 300 youth participated in the youth festival from 32 parishes of the diocese.The festival was inaugurated by Bishop A.A.S. Durairaj SVD, of Khandwa. Several distinguished guests from Madhya Pradesh as well as diocesan youth directors attended the programme.

The Festival included animation talks, spiritual renewal programmes, Bible quiz Taize Prayer and a clanship drive of the city by the youth. The sessions dealt with themes like health apostolate, environment, job opportunities and careers. The animators were Fr. Sakkaidas SAC Sr. Vinita SSpS, Dr. Munish Misra, Mr. Navin, Sr. Molly MMS the regional lady Coordinator. Fr. Shellmon, the Regional Youth Director for Madhya Pradesh challenged the youth to be the pillars in the emerging India particularly for the local church of Khandwa.

The youth delegates undertook a cleanship drive in the city of Khandwa with a slogan of cleanliness is next to godliness. Mr. Vijay Shah, the state minister for Tribal welfare and his wife Mrs. Bhavana Shah, the newly elected Mayor of the city were present to at the program. In the concluding session. A cultural programme presented by the parishes added colour to the youth festival.