Bangalore Diocese

Report of ICYM - Youth, YCS/YSM commissions

Reach Out 2015
The Annual Sports fest – Reach Out 2015 was held at Maria Niketan Grounds on January 25th and 26th 2015. Competitions in Soccer, Volley Ball and Throw ball for boys and girls were held where about 2000 youth participated in a week end of fun and togetherness. The winners were awarded Certificates and Trophies. This annual affair draws a large crowd of youth and also is the most look forward to programme of ICYM. Rev. Fr. Devakumar and Rev. Fr. Maria Anand were the chief Guests of the day and he gave away the trophies to the winners.

Bosco Youth Meet – Feb 1, 2015
The Bosco Youth held a One Day Convention where representatives of our Youth participated in a day of enlightening programs. The Youth Director gave a session on Role of Children in Society. About 700 youth participated in the even organized at St. Aloysius College.

Kanakapura Deanery Day – Feb 15, 2015
A Hundred and Twenty youth from the Kanakapura Deanery gathered together at Kanakapura under the efficient coordination of Rev. Fr. Maria Louis the joint secretary of the Youth Commission under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Mariappa for a day of togetherness and fun. The day started with a concelebrated mass after which the Youth Director addressed the Youth about being prepared for the 21 Century job market. After a nice lunch, the youth engaged in some healthy party games, lunch and concluded with a benediction.

Youth Retreat – Schoonshatt Fathers – Mar 8, 2015
A youth retreat was successfully organized on March 8th 2015 with the leadership of Rev. Fr. Justin of St. Anthony’s Parish, Kavalbyrasandra at the Schoonshatt Father’s Seminary on Tumkur Road. Sixty Youth participated. The Youth Director addressed the youth on life in the here and now, preparing for the future.

Taize Prayer and Evening of Lenten Reflection Mar 22, 2015
The Youth of St. John the Evangelist and ICYM organized a beautiful, meaningful and well attended evening of Lenten Reflections and Taize prayer led by the Youth Director. The Hall was filled to capacity and the uniqueness of this prayer was greatly appreciated by the parish and all youth that attended this prayer.

Vocation Day for Youth at OLL Whitefield-April 19, 2015
A Youth day with a difference was organized by the parish Youth under the able leadership of Rev. Fr. Varghese. The youth were exposed to the challenging and fulfilling world of Religious life and vocation. The Youth Director celebrated Mass and gave a talk on Altruism, the Gift of Giving. About 100 youth participated in the event.

ICYM CUP 2015-May 31, 2015
ICYM organized the Annual ICYM SOCCER AND THROWBALL CUP with a prize money of Rs. 10000 for the winners and Rs. 5000 for the runners up. 43 Parishes participated in the event. Close to 3000 youth came together during the day for some soccer and throw ball fun. The Youth of Good Shepherd Church were winners and Resurrection Church the Runners up in Soccer.

Deanery Meet – Chikabalapur-July 26, 2015
ICYM together with the Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier’s Church, Rev. Fr. Royce organized a one day youth program. The day vegan with a youth mass that was colourful and creative, a welcome dance, a youth choir where many youngsters were introduced to perform for the first time as instrumentalists and singers, followed by a motivational talk by the Youth Director and then party games that everyone had so much fun. The day ended with a sumptuous lunch and benediction. About 100 youth participated in the day’s program.

Revue – Inter Parish Youth Fest – August 2, 2015
The youth of St. John the Evangelist were the primary organizers of the Inter parish Youth fest that drew more than a thousand youth from various parishes as they rubbed shoulders and competed in a lot of innovative programs.