YCS Beginners camp of St Peter City Deanery was held at Kulshekar church mini hall on
Sunday, 24th July. From Angelore Church 14 students of First PUC participated in this
Beginners Camp. The camp began at 8.30 am with the prayer followed by a short stage
programme where the Chief Guests were the Vicar Forane, City Deanery Rev. Fr James
D’Souza, City Deanery YCS Director Rev. Fr. Alwyn D’Souza, and the City Deanery YCS
animator - Mr Anil D'Sa.
The President of the YCS City Deanery, Noel Jude Santhumayor welcomed the
gathering. Later the diocese council members, the Chief Guests, the city deanery council
members lighted the lamp and Rev. Fr James D’Souza addressed the gathering.
After the inauguration programme, the Diocese office bearers - Jessica Santhumayor,
Rishal Noronha and their team conducted the ice breaking session. Rishal Noronha gave
a short talk on spirituality and its characteristics. Maven Louis spoke about the structure
of the YCS /YSM movement and Alisha Crasta explained about the vision, aim, objectives
and methodology of YCS that is SEE, JUDGE AND ACT. Cells were created and
resource person Mr Richard Alvares took a session on YCS and gave each cell a situation
where they had to discuss on the basis of SEE, JUDGE and ACT. Mass was organized
for the YCS members and delicious lunch was served later on. After the lunch the Diocese
Council members taught some action songs to the members and conducted many
games. Jayden Joseph D'Cuhna of Cordel Church proposed the vote of thanks and the
camp ended at 3:30 pm. The members of YCS Angelore had an enriching experience
from this Beginners camp.
