JHABUA, AUGUST 27, 2010: “Give me a hundred energetic young men and I shall transform India,” said Swami Vivekanda who had much faith in the ability of the youth.
On August 22, 2010, the youth of Jhabua got together for their recollection. There were two hundred youth from all over the diocese. They were divided into four groups and had ice-breakers to know each other and to break the monotony. The preachers for the day were Rev. Fr. Katara Mathew sdb and Rev. Sr. Premshila Nanda SJS. Fr. Katara spoke on the topic ‘Jesus and Youth’, while Sr. Premshila spoke on the topic ‘Our Father who Love us’. Fr. Katara, who has passion for the youth, presided over the mass. In his homily, in a very creative way, he spoke on the theme for the International Year of the Youth, ‘OUR VOICE OUR YEAR’. The Mass was celebrated very prayerfully in which the youth participated meaningfully.
In the afternoon, there was a meeting with the animators and youth officials from various parishes, to discuss about the future programs. They were very happy to share a lot of things that had been done for the youth to enable them to become active and alive. This followed by a patriotic song competition. It was wonderful to see the colorful dresses the youth came in to perform their songs. Thanks to the animators who prepared them well.