Programs
Youth Ex-Co Programme
This programme is held at the all Goa level where in the ex-co members of the parish youth group, i.e the coordinator , secretary and treasurer participate in it. In this programme the statutes and guidelines, do’s and dont’s along with a briefing of the activities thought the year i.e the yearly planner are highlighted and the Feedback of the yearly activities are taken from each parish.
Monsoon Explorers
Nature gives us so much and yet somewhere on the lines we forget to give it back in return. The youth of today need to realize that if we don’t save mother earth now than it will boomerang on us in the near future and we will have our own selves to blame. Before its too late, this programme focuses on giving the youngsters a chance to be with and experience the warmth of Mother Earth.
Uthnited
In a world torn apart with communal tensions, this programme calls every youngster, be of any religion to spend time together in love and harmony and work on ways and means to make this world a better place to live in.
Youth Leadership
This is one extensive course for five consecutive days held during the diwali vacations in order to groom leaders for the society at large. the three different aspects highlighted during this programme are: Spiritual, Social and Personality Development.
Youth Connect
It is a program which focuses on career guidance and thus has resource persons coming from different professions to make the youth aware of the different avenues available to them rather than being hooked on to a few professions only.
Youth Force
Youth as a force have a lot of capabilities to get to the fore and make a difference in the world. What they lack sometimes is the belief that ‘they can’. This program revolves around building up their self esteem and telling them of the different possibilities by which their very presence in the society can have a catalyst affect.
Youth Retreat
There comes a time when we all would want a renewal in life and the diocesan Youth Centre gives the youth the opportunity to spiritually refuel themselves with the annual youth retreat. This retreat is held at an all Goa level. It includes praise and worship, sessions, and adoration all geared towards inner healing
All Goa Youth Day
This is a day organised by the Diocesan Youth Centre at a specific place inviting 10 to 20 youth from every parish of Goa depending upon the size of the parish for an ‘All Goa Youth Day’. It’s an opportunity of a life time for the young to mix up with youth from different parishes and to enjoy a beautiful moment in fellowship and formation once a year.
Youth Pasch
This programme is one of a kind and a life time opportunity for youth to participate in it during the time of the holy week. The participants are limited to only 40 in number and are taken on first come first serve basis as to give the youth an opportunity to walk with Christ enduring his passion, death and rising up with the Lord in His resurrection. Past evaluation have a thumbs up to this programme by the youth as being one of the best and the most enriching one on the youth planner.
All Goa Youth Football Tournament
It is done in collaboration with St. John Paul II Foundation for Sports. The criteria for selection is that the parish has to win the tournament played between the parishes in their respective deanery. These teams than get to battle it out at the All Goa Youth Football Tournament.
Parish Level Programmes
The diocesan youth team almost on every Sunday goes to different parishes organising formation programmes for the youth at the request of the parish youth animator. The programme consists of animation and different input sessions as per the requirements of the parish youth group.
Deanery Level Programmes
The diocesan youth centre organises programmes also at the deanery level which focuses on formation, service, spirituality and fellowship. The day includes sessions given by resource persons who are qualified in their specific fields, Animation and a day that promises good and clean fun all the way!!!
Confirmation Students Formation
The diocesan youth centre is involved in enlightening the young minds with knowledge that they would require during this teenage phase of life. They are also encouraged to join the parish youth group as their presence is of great importance to the parish and to the church.
