Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 12: The three-day Jeevan Jyothi camp for the students of class X from the parishes of St Peter City deanery commenced on October 12 at Cordel Church Hall. The inaugural ceremony was held in the presence of clergy, parish representatives, animators and students from across the deanery.

The inauguration was presided over by Fr Richard Coelho, vicar forane of St Peter City deanery, who also served as the inaugurator of the camp. The dignitaries present on the dais included Fr Denzil Lobo, assistant parish priest of Cordel Church; Fr Avil Santhmayor, deanery coordinator of the camp; Anil Ashok D'Sa, secretary of the Parish Pastoral Council; and Sr Prabha BS, representing the animators.

A significant moment of the ceremony was the unveiling of the camp logo by the dignitaries along with the students representing the twelve parishes of the deanery, officially marking the beginning of the three-day programme.

Addressing the gathering, Fr Richard Coelho encouraged the students to remain firm in their faith and to radiate the light of Christ in their daily lives. He urged them to grow in their relationship with Christ and to become witnesses of His light through their words, actions and conduct.

Fr Avil Santhmayor, the deanery coordinator of the camp, expressed his gratitude to the vicar forane, the host parish, the animators and all the participating students for their support, cooperation and active participation in making the programme possible.

A total of 225 students and 25 animators from twelve parishes of St Peter City deanery are participating in the camp. The programme, scheduled from October 12 to 14, aims to provide the students with opportunities for spiritual growth, faith formation, fellowship and personal development as they prepare to embrace the challenges and responsibilities of life.

The inaugural ceremony concluded on a note of enthusiasm and hope, setting the tone for three days of learning, prayer, friendship and spiritual enrichment.