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Live in programme for Regional office bearers of Karnataka 2016-17 ICYM

Karnataka regional Youth Commission under the leadership of Rev. Fr Mari Joseph the regional Youth Director organized a Live in programme, at NBCLC, Bengaluru for two days i.e. on 3rd & 4th of September 2016. It was a happy moment of Live in Programme where 12 ICYM office bearers along with the NYD, RYD, RYLA, DYLA & 6 of the YCS Regional Office Bearers were actively present for the programme. The Resource persons were Fr. Deepak Thomas (NYD) & Mr. Jose Jacob (CEO, Intergro).

After arrival from different places all were refreshed with the breakfast. Each day brings joy to all of us because every day is a gift of God. The day was filled with joy as all the office bearers got to know one another as they shared.

Rev. Fr Mari Joseph (RYD) inaugurated the programme with an introduction which shed light upon team building, mutual understanding and bond to work toward the positive outcome of the National Youth Convention.

Rev. Fr. Deepak Thomas (NYD) gave a brief understanding of the structure of ICYM, and about National Youth Convention. He mentioned the need and Objective of the NYC i.e. Church to be relevant in this modern era, it should be youth friendly.

He also gave the recent updates on the ongoing preparation of the NYC.
1. Invitation: NEXCO.
2. Kit preparation: REXCO & NEXCO.
3. NYC logo & Prayer Card: Ready.
4. Theme Song: Under Process.

There will also be a Live in programme arranged for the DEXCO of The Host Diocese, Mangalore, REXCO of Karnataka & the NEXCO on 1st November 2016 after the national council.

Mr. Jose Jacob gave an insight on the aspects of life and how to be a good leader, relating to his own personal experiences that created a positive Vibe among the youth Leaders.

After the lunch, the Youth leaders along the RYD, NYD, and RYLA & DYLAR gathered together to share our own life experiences on the topic chosen by an individual. This broke the Barriers between one another and made us to realize worth of each individual.

After tea we visited St. Mary’s Basilica, Shivajinagar and witnessed the Flag hoisting in honor of Mother Mary.

The Day ended as we recalled all the goodness, the joys we shared with one another in the form evaluation.

On the following day we started with mass at 6:30am followed by breakfast at 7:45, All were ready for the session which began at 8:30AM the main agenda to be discussed was NYC 2017, Fr. Mari Joseph explained about our responsibilities of raising funds to NYC 2017, since we have to contribute 25% of the fund of NYC. He also explained our role and duties at diocesan level for better communication and bond between the diocesan, regional and national level. He also mentioned that REXCO’s should prepare the report of the journey of NYC cross of their respective diocese.

There were many opinions by the members about raising the fund for NYC 2017. Following are the points:
* Printing of receipt books to collect money from diocese and parish,
* Newspaper drive
* Car wash project in Bengaluru along with local youth of the diocese
* Contacting the Karnataka tourism, the universities and companies.
* Flash mob and circulating nationwide

Once the opinions were discussed the Responsibilities were given to REXCO members,
Savio, sanjay, abhilash, anupam, martin- Karnataka
Valida- about car wash.
Fayal- to get the check list of companies , universities and institutes.

To promote NYC 2017 a teaser video will be made with help of REXCO -Sanjay and NEXCO- Leon Pereira. Also sanjay is given responsibility to travel to all the diocese and collect the culture of that particular place. Brochures and letters will be kept ready by 5th September and will be circulated to all which will be the best mean to raise fund for NYC 2017.

We concluded our Live In Programme with a celebration of B’Day of REXCO member. We cherished every moment of these two days programme and smile on our face we moved to our respective diocese