Kohima, October 30 (MExN): Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM) organised the 1st Bible Quiz Competition 2017 at Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima on October 29 under the theme ‘Know Our Bible’.
Peren region won the first prize, while Zunheboto and Dimapur regions secured the second and third positions respectively. Two consolation prizes were given away to Wokha and Phek regions. All the winners and participants were given certificates along with cash, informed a press release from NCYM spokesperson, Regina Kithan. Altogether, ten regions from across the Diocese of Kohima took part in the competition.
Bishop of Kohima Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, who was the guest of honour, spoke about how the Bible is inspired by God and is a nourishment for one’s soul. He encouraged the youth to keep in touch with the Bible and sustain one’s life by the word of God, the release said.
Dr. Neiviselie Simon Dzüvichü, president, Catholic Association of Nagaland also exhorted the gathering on the topic ‘Perspective of a Christian Life’.
The programme was chaired by Akumnaro Longchar and invocation was done by Sister Mariam Kindo FMA, LFHSS. Regina Razousinuo, president NCYM delivered the greetings while the quiz briefing was done by Rev. Fr. G. Lawrence Khing, Director NCYM. The Quiz Master for the competition was Rev. Fr. Francis Cheerangal, principal, St Xavier’s College Jalukie. Special numbers were presented by various groups and individuals.
Apart from the competition, a brief felicitation for Vestal Sankhro, Spelling Bee Champion 2017 and Regina Razousinuo, Governor’s Gold Medalist was held.
