Immaculate Conception Parish Youth Ministry conducts Youth Gathering 2018
High magnitude earthquake of fun and enjoyment happened last November 4, 2018 at Holy Cross of Mintal Gymnasium for 372 youth leaders and members of Immaculate Conception Parish Mintal gathered for the Youth Gathering 2018 with the theme “Be not afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God” (Luke 1:30).
The activity started with a mass celebrated by the parish priest, Rev. Fr. Johnny Autida. He emphasized that parishioners must support the youth and guide them for they are the future of the church. Moreover, during the program proper, parochial vicar Rev. Fr. Elneri Meñez expressed his gratitude and happiness seeing many youth gathered to respond to the call of service. On the afternoon, the participants were divided according to 5 learning tracks which includes Gifts and Talents, Insecurities, Love, Suffering, Death and Resurrection, and Depression. The inputs during the learning sessions were heartily grasped by the participants especially that the topics were timely to the current issues and concerns of the young people.
To entertain the participants, the ICP Youth Ministry core group facilitated the games which are based on 90s theme. Rev. Fr. Ricky Penalosa was enthusiastic and hopeful that through the continuous support of the community and guidance of the Immaculate Conception, the passion and love for the service to the young will continue to flourish.
Indeed it was a memorable day for happiness and fun filled the hearts of every participant. It was an avenue that reminds everyone to be like Mary — we must answer and take God’s plan for us. In spite of uncertainties, we must remember not to be afraid to follow God’s call for He is greater than fears and doubts. (Kristelle D. Billones)
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