Youth Pasch 2016

Y OUTH P ASCH 2016

On 24 March 2016 students from some of the colleges and schools of Dimapur Province gathered in Don Bosco Institute for Development and Leadership, Dimapur for Youth Pasch 2016. There were 145 participants. This was the first Youth Pasch held in Dimapur Province. The students were very enthusiastic and very happy to participate in this great event. All of us who came for the programme celebrated all the events of Paschal Triduum- Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. The students participated in the Youth Pasch with great amount of enthusiasm and joy. The celebration began when the young people arrived on Holy Thursday. The programme started by 3:30 pm with the division of groups when the students were divided into nine teams. We had an Inaugural Function in which Mr. Mathang Kithan, retired IAS officer was the chief guest. In his inaugural speech he emphasized the need to inculcate faith in our formation. Faith is something that we have received as our heritage. It has to be nurtured and grown. At 6:45 pm we had the Holy Eucharist presided over by Fr. Bosco Perianayagam sdb, the Vice Provincial. Next followed Adoration service. On 25 March the Good Friday morning began with praise and worship session followed by singing practice and then we had our meal. At around 8:30 am all the members gathered in the hall and had a warm up session led by Brother Adaziio Joachim and Brother Sebastian Mushahary. At 9 am we had a session by Fr. CM Joseph sdb on the Sacrament of Reconciliation and forgiveness. He animated us beautifully on the need of going for confession. The way of the Cross was from the School to the Hall which was animated by different groups at different stations. After tea, we got time for Gospel Sing-out practice. In the Evening we had the prayerful confessions. On Holy Saturday, 26 March, we had praise and worship. After meal we had a session by Sr. Lucy

Gangmei, FMA the Principal of Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima where she explained beautifully the Year of Mercy and how we need to share mercy with others. At 6 pm we had another session led by Fr. Joshua the Principal of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School Dimapur, where he explained beautifully about the Resurrection of our Lord. At 9 pm we started the Vigil Mass. The main celebrant was Rev. Fr. Nestor Guria sdb, Provincial of Dimapur Province. On the last day 27 March (Sunday), we started our day with praise and worship led by Brother Elvis. Around 9 .30 am we had the Holy Mass presided over by Fr. Joshua Gangmei sdb. At 2 pm we had Gospel sing-out and skit competitions. Many dignitaries and invited guests had come for the programme. This was followed by cultural evening starting around 6: 00 pm. We had the final gathering where we thanked everyone and specially the organizers. We thanked in a special way our dear Fr. C.T. Varghese sdb, Director of the Institute for organizing such a beautiful event for the benefit of the young people. We also thanked Fr. Joshua sdb, Sr. Lucy Gongmei fma, Sr. Maria Scaria, Superior of Auxilium Convent, Sr. Ethel fma, Sr. Mary Kithan fma and the Brothers: Thoviho Elvis sdb, Adaziio Joachim sdb, Sebastian Mushahary sdb, Donald Savio sdb, who by their commitment made this event colourful and meaningful . The Youth Pasch 2016 gave a special touch to our Faith formation. We hope and pray this youth Pasch will continue every year. -Miss Jennifer Daimari,

Christ King Parish, Kohima