SCHOOLS & COLLEGE NEWS National Youth Day relaunches Youth Center activities of SCS Sonada: The Salesian College Sonada’s Youth Department under the animation of Fr. Pawanjit organized not only the National Youth Day, but also relaunched the Youth Centre activities with an inaugural function. Due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic the celebration was restricted only to three youth centres, namely Gorabari, St. Teresa Parish Sonada, and Chattakpur. There were about 60 young people who participated in this event.
Mr. Terence Mukhia the Assistant Professor at Salesian College, Sonada was the chief guest of the day. Rev. Fr. James Chacko the Rector of Salesian Studentate Sonada, graced the occasion with his esteemed presence and words of welcome. Some of the important persons of Gorabari such as Mr. B.K Rai, Mr. Naveen Rai, Mr. Madan Gurung, Mr. Dawa Lama & Ms. Sumina Chettri and others were also invited for this event as guests of honors. Rev. Fr. James Chacko the Rector then welcomed the august gathering with his words of welcome and shared a short message with those present. He stressed on the Olympic Motto Citius, Altius, Fortius. To highlight the importance of youth Centre activities and with the view to relaunch these activities, the brothers of SCS, prepared a video presentation, bringing into light the various aspects of Salesian College Sonada, Youth Centres. After the Short presentation the Gorabari youth Centre performed a
Nepali Cultural dance. The Chief Guest of the day Mr. Terence Mukhia, addressed the gathering especially the Brothers and the young people. He highlighted the importance of having a holistic formation for the young people. He stressed on the Salesian motto of Da Mihi animas caetera tolle. He said to the brothers that they should identify the problems of the young people in the places they work and address those issues rather than having a generic plan. He also told them to look after the spiritual needs of the young people. He also encouraged the young people present there, to be open to new learning. After this short message the brothers of SCS danced to the tune of Da Mihi animas.
Fr. Pawanjit expressed his gratitude to all those present, with his vote of thanks and the presentation of memento to Rev. Fr. James Chacko, the Chief Guest, the guests of honor and those who performed prayer dance and Nepali cultural dance. After this short thanksgiving ceremony, the brothers performed a choir piece. After the formal session of the inauguration the brothers of SCS organized various activities for the young people, such as games, and action songs. KNOTS I July-Sept 2021 19
