ACYA jubilee choir during golden jubilee celebration cum 33rd Triennial convention of ACYA at Sechü Zubza.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 22
The four-day golden jubilee celebrations cum 33rd Triennial convention of the Angami Catholic Youth Association (ACYA) concluded today at Sechü Zubza.
Hosted by St. Maria Goretti Church, Sechü Zubza, the event witnessed the participation of thousands of Catholic youth from five ranges including Northern ACYA, Southern ACYA, Western ACYA, Chakhro ACYA and Kohima Town ACYA.
Despite hailing from various corners, the young people's determination to attend the convention impressed Rev Fr Thomas Megoriekho, who led the thanksgiving mass Monday morning and serves as assistant priest at Kohima's Mary Help of Christians Cathedral.
His homily at the convention focused on the power of faith as he stressed that regardless of the background or region, all are united as children of one God.
He encouraged the youth to hold onto their faith, highlighting its ability to bring joy and meaning in a world increasingly driven by technology and facing diverse belief systems.
As the convention concluded, he urged the youth to reflect on how best they can further strengthen the Church. He suggested that one way is to attend mass every Sunday and also urged the need to assist the newly appointed office bearers fulfill their responsibilities. He encouraged the youth to march on courageously and profess their faith.
During the service, Western ACYA President, Keneisetuo Anthony chaired the ceremony. ACYA representative to NCYM Neisalie Abel read the scripture while Rev Fr Dr Pezalhoukho George Rino read the gospel. Following the flagging down of the ACYA flag, the four-day event concluded with a final prayer by Assistant catechist of St Maria Gorreti Church Sechü Zubza.
The next triennial convention will be hosted by Rüsoma village.
