The Young Catholic Students (YCS) Kundapur Deanery organized a successful beginners camp on Sunday, August 4, at St Mary’s College Hall, Kundapur. The event began with a prayer service led by YCS members from the Kundapur unit. Master Rayan Lobo, YCS Kundapur Deanery president, warmly welcomed 90 enthusiastic first-year PUC students who attended the camp.
The program was inaugurated with the symbolic lighting of a lamp, representing the YCS movement’s mission to spread light and knowledge. Fr Paul Rego, dean of Kundapur Deanery, delivered an inspiring address, followed by a motivational message from Fr Roy Lobo, the Deanery YCS/ICYM director.
Ishney Fernandes, president of Kallianpur YCS Deanery, led an engaging ice-breaking session that energized the young participants. Fr Steevan Fernandes, diocesan chaplain of YCS YSM, provided valuable insights into the history and methodology of the YCS movement.
The camp featured enriching sessions led by Calvin Crasta, Jeshma Dsouza, and Rayan Lobo from the Diocesan Council. These sessions focused on the YCS structure, vision, aims, objectives, and rules, offering a comprehensive understanding of the movement for new members.
The YCS Kundapur Deanery council expressed heartfelt gratitude to Fr Steevan Fernandes and the Diocesan Executive Committee for their guidance and support throughout the event.
The camp concluded on a high note with the YCS Anthem and enthusiastic claps, instilling in young minds the spirit of self-improvement and the power to positively influence others. This beginners camp served as a springboard for new PUC students, fostering their faith and equipping them to become active members of the Catholic community.
