Dimapur, January 12 (MExN): The 4th Phom Catholic Youth Convention cum Youth Fest was held from January 3 to 6 on the theme: ‘Rekindle the gift of God within you’ (2Tim:1:6), at St. John’s Church, Sakshi. Yongkai, Village Council Chairman of Sakshi was the guest of honour. In his speech he urged the youth be hard working and to excel in their life, for they are the future of the community.
The other resource persons were Brother Charles Ongtok Phom from Oriens Theological College, Shillong who spoke on ‘Role & and challenges of Youth: A Christian response’, and Teisovi Gerard Meyase, president of Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM). Meyase talked on ‘What I love above the Catholic Church & Christian Youth Leadership.’ There were 300 youth participants for the Convention.
Other features of the convention were competitions among the youth for solo, duet, trio, choir, Bible skit, Bible recitation, and Choreography and marathon race. Yongnyah Youth bagged the overall champion.
Awards were given for various categories. John Ngonyen of Yongnyah, Teresa Yingnyu of Longleng, Simon of Tamlu, Dominic Hongba of Sakshi were awarded as the ‘best youth from their respective villages.’ Ape Maria and Bosco Enyu were awarded for their academic performances. Rebecca Wondoi was the most talented youth of the ‘Fest’. The new office bearers were also elected for the coming years.
