Media release

Bengaluru, Jun 1: Movement of grace flooded the city of Bangalore as the YCS/YSM student across the country came together for a National convention at Paalana Bhavan in city from 25-30 May.

Thirteen from Shimoga diocese participated in the convention. Inauguration began with a message by Dr Peter Machado, the Archbishop of Bangalore Arch Diocese to be ever young and witness more fully our youthfulness. The National flag and the YSM/YCS was hoisted and the convention was open for participants from north, south east and west.

Every day had its own importance. The first session enlightened how to be ever youthful with values that would build a safe society. The exposure visit enabled delegates to see, judge and act as the methodology of YCS/YSM. Participants were trilled and encouraged as the former YCS/YSM representatives shared their experiences. Session on social media as a positive and negative aspect in other words blessing and curse inspired quite a many to choose it as a blessing in order to channelize it for a right purpose.

The cell meetings were the best time for the delegates to share their feelings and the challenges that they encounter in their lives journey. The participants were moved as Fr Charles Menezes the youth director of Udupi diocese spoke on family as centre of love, and it made clear of how family plays an important role and its true value.

The delegates were filled with joy as they met their friends from different parts of India with different culture and tradition. The experiences was a unique one, which gave a clear understanding of what YCS/YSM is , and has transformed the participants to be ever youthful being who could transform the world. They believe in the power of God and the power within them can build a better future and a good society. The convention has transformed, challenged and has moved them towards a right path of life.