Youth Representatives plan for the Youth Meet 2012

Youth Representatives with the animators plan for the youth Convention

Youth Representatives with the animators plan for the youth Convention

Fr. Binu, Youth Director of Kerala Sharing his experience

The Second meeting to plan for the State Level Youth Convention was held on 05 February 2012 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore from 5.30 pm – 8.00pm. All the Zonal Coordinators, Youth animators from the Communities, youth representatives, youth directors, Youth Pastoral Delegate of the Province and Past Pupil’s Delegate were invited for the meeting. The meeting was held in the Conference hall at 5.30pm. The meeting began with a prayer led by Rev Fr K.O Thomas sdb (Vice Provincial). Fr Anil Welcomed all the participants and requested Fr C.P. Varghese SDB (the former ICYM Youth Director of Bellary Diocese) to animate the meeting. There was a self-Introduction session followed by reading of the report of the first meeting. Fr Binu Scaria (Director, Don Bosco Youth Services, Kerala) Shared his expertise in conducting the Convention at Kerala.

Kristu Jyoti College was the venue decided for the convention since the community was not willing to host the convention due to lack of space for accommodation and water scarcity it was decided to request the Don Bosco, Tumkur Community. The dates were finalized as 26^th April 2012 Thursday 4.00pm – 29^th April 2012 Sunday 4.00pm. Various committees were formed by participants volunteering to be members. The responsibilities of different committees were discussed and head of the committees were chosen.

Since the venue chosen for the convention was Tumkur it was decided to have the next meeting at Tumkur with expanded committee members on 26^th February 2012 Sunday 11am – 4pm. 

Well begun is half done - First meeting for the Youth Convention

Participants of the First meeting for the Youth Convention

The first meeting to decide on the State Level Youth Convention was held on 22 January 2012 at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore at 9.30 am. All the Zonal Coordinators and the youth representatives and a few past youth directors were invited for the meeting. The meeting was held at the council hall at 10 am. The meeting began with a prayer led by Rev Fr Jude Anand sdb. Fr Anil welcomed all the participants and introduced the agenda for the discussion. Fr CP Varghese and Fr Jude shared their past experience of conducting youth Conventions. So far there have been six state level Youth Convention in Karnataka and the participants unanimously voted to have 7^th Don Bosco Youth Convention this year.

It was decided to have a full three day Youth Convention in last week of April 2012 and the venue suggested was Kristu Jyoti College, Bangalore. After a long discussion the theme for the Convention emerged as “Youth for a Better World”. In the three day convention it was suggested to dedicate each day to particular theme.

Thus first day could be dedicated to ‘Knowing Don Bosco as the friend of youth’

Second Day “Know yourself” and the

Third day “Make a difference in the World”.

Various topics which could be dealt as an input session were discussed

Organizing committee of BOSCO Kid Convention planning to excel

Core Team is being briefed about the Children's Programme

Fr KO Thomas (Province Youth Delegate) sharing his expertise

BOSCO Kids displaying talents at the sports day of Resurrection School, Bangalore

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BOSCO Youth Services at the Service of the poor children at Govt Schools

Inauguration od the summer camp at Govt School at Chitradurga

Fathima School at Bangalore Starts BOSCO Kids

BOSCO Kids of Fatima School, Hosakote Bangalore attending the animation programme

BOSCO Kids of Fatima School, Hosakote Bangalore attending the animation programme

Don Bosco Youth of Lourdunagar united for a Better World

Members of the Don Bosco Youth Group at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Lingarajpura

Don Bosco Youth animating the Children

Gratitude Day for BOSCO Kids at Holy Angel's School

Students of Holy Angel's School, Bangalore on the Gratitude Day

BOSCO Kids Unit -1 with the Principal, the Animators and the State Director

BOSCO Kids Unit -2 with the Principal and the Animators

 BOSCO Kids at Holy Angel's School observed 15 March 2012 as the gratitude day. The day began  with thanking God for all the blessings bestowed on all the students in the past year. It was a day to thank each other for friendship and harmony students enjoyed. 

Celebration of Love at Gulabi School

Sharing the joy of Christmas by cutting the cake with Santa Clause

BOSCO Kids of Gulabi School during the Christmas Celebration at Gulabi School

BOSCO Kids at Gulabi School, Bangalore had a very meaningful Christmas celebration with message programme and inspiring talks by the students as well the the dignitaries.

Evaluation meeting of the BOSCO Kids Convention

Members of the Organizing committee - BOSCO Kids Convention 2012

The members of the organizing committee of the BOSCO Kids Convention 2012 met together to evaluate the programme. All the members felt that the convention was well organized and all carried out well the responsibilities assigned to them. There were a few suggestions for improvement and better programme next time.
Thanks to all who extended their support to make this programme a mega success.

Culex 2012 – Cultural Exchange Program at Kerala

Participants of the Culex 2012 – Cultural Exchange Program at Kerala

Fr Regi taking session on My Culture my way of life

Presentation of my culture - Group activity

Group discussion - Best in My Culture

Getting ready to go for Cochin Darshan

Karnataka youth returning with memorable experiences

The Bosco Youth Services Teams of the province organised a colourful cultural exchange program at Vaduthala on 13, 14 & 15 January 2012. It was the second time that such a program was organised in collaboration with BREADS and Bosco Youth Services, Karnataka. Participants from Karnatka, Kerala, Europe and America meaningfully shared about their cultures. It was a youthful program with lot of learning, fun, group activity and prayer. The program was inaugurated by Fr. Devassy Chircakel (Rector, Don Bosco,Vaduthala). The sessions were taken by Fr. Regi, Fr. Joffie, Fr. Anil, Fr. Antree, Fr. Paulson and Fr. Binu. Bro. Deepu enhanced the meeting with his spontaneous and powerful interventions. Youth Mass, visit to temple, family visits and Taize prayer were the golden moments. A yoga session by Renish was one of the most appreciated. Kochi Darshan, a journey through the backwaters, gave them nostalgic moments to cherish. Camp fire, collage and the cultural extravaganza helped the members to appreciate each other better. 65 vibrant youth participated actively in the program. The Youngsters Group of the Youth Centre at Vaduthala, came in with valuable contributions. Fr. Babu Manissery and his team facilitated a comfortable stay for the participants. At the end of it, the participants await the dates of the next cultural exchange program.
Fr. Binu Scaria

BOSCO Kids against Corruption – 5th State Level Convention

Participants making Pledge

Chief Guest Justice M F Saldanha Addressing the gathering

State Level Office bearers of BOSCO Kids with Fr Vice Provincial

Appreciation certificate for the particiapnts

SSLC Toppers were awarded

SSLC Toppers were awarded

All were served delicious Meal in the noon.

About 1000 children from 70 schools from Karnataka

Cultural programme by Mariam Nivas Students

Dedicated animators from different School were the cause for the success

“Be Truthful to be Fruitful” – BOSCO Kids against Corruption was the theme of the 5th Karnataka State Level BOSCO Kids Convention held on 5 February 2012 at St Charles School Auditorium, Lingarajapura (Bangalore). Justice Michael F. Saldanha (Former Justice of Karnataka High Court) was the chief guest at the function, inaugurated by Fr. K.O. Thomas (Salesian Vice-Provincial) and presided over by Fr Thomas Anchukandam (Salesian Provincial of Bangalore). Fr Mari Joseph (Karnataka Regional Youth Director, ICYM) and Rev. Sr. Genevieve (Secretary, Karnataka Regional Commission for Education) were also present. Three SSLC Topper BOSCO Kids from three schools were awarded during the function.

It was a gathering of nearly 800 Bosco Kids from more than 60 schools of Karnataka. The Convention began with an inspiring prayer service led by Fr Jerald SDB followed by the formal inauguration. The children were divided in to 25 groups, each group having a value as their team name. A powerful session on anticorruption conducted by Fr. Binu Scaria (Director, Don Bosco Youth Services, Kerala) was well appreciated. Group Dynamics by Fr Siju (Youth animator of Don Bosco, Ajjanahalli) made the children agile and cheerful.

The afternoon session consisted of two-hour non-stop cultural programme, interspersed with thematic dances and skits on corruption, performed by the participants. During the valedictory function, Fr K.O. Thomas (Vice-Provincial) gave away awards to those schools regular for the BOSCO Kids’ monthly activities. All the animators were appreciated and were presented with a memento for their valuable service to children.

“BOSCO Kids movement is growing in quality and quantity. Today’s programme was an excellent show of intelligence and talents,” said Sr. Rani of RTC School, Frazer town, Bangalore. “Convention was well conducted. It is a life-time experience for our students,” said Fr Jude Anand sdb (Principal, Don Bosco School, Chithradurga) who came with 50 BOSCO Kids who presented an awesome cultural programme. “I am proud to be a BOSCO Kid and will always live by the values I learned being a BOSCO Kid,” said Kirana (the State Level President of BOSCO Kids).

The programme came to a close with the tea at 4.00 pm. Later the Catholics had opportunity to participate in Holy Eucharist.

The programme was coordinated by Fr. Anil D’Sa (Director, Bosco Youth Services, Karnataka).

Be People of Values - Session for Don Bosco Youth at Prakash Palya

A day of animation for the Don Bosco Youth at Prakash Palya, Chamrajnagara, Krnataka.

BOSCO KIDS Celebrate Christmas with the Poor

“Christmas has meaning only when we share all that we have with those who have nothing at all. For this is what God the Father did on that first Christmas day, gave His only son to the humanity bereft of genuine love and concern”, said Fr. Paul Fernandez, the chief guest for the Christmas celebration organized by the BOSCO KIDS of Don Bosco School, Chitradurga. And he applauded BOSCO KIDS adding, “You little BOSCO KIDS made this day very significant both for yourself and for the poor children of your locality. This world is still a beautiful place because there are people like you all over”.

BOSCO KIDS of the school made their own little contribution with which they bought sarees for ladies, shawls for men and readymade dresses for the children of construction workers and invited Fr. Paul Fernandez to distributed them. 

Fr. Anand, the principal, praised BOSCO KIDS for their generous contribution to help out the poor and he said, “God will bless you abundantly for this good gesture of yours. Be good and do good always and bring laurels to BOSCO KIDS”. All the teachers and the students of the school were present for the programme. Later BOSCO KIDS entertained all with cultural extravaganza.

BOSCO Kids – Animators’ Seminar and Christmas Celebration

Christmas programme for the BOSCO Kids Animators



The State Level Office Bearers who organised the programme



Seminar for the Animators By Rev Fr Gilbert Choondal sdb

The BOSCO Kids animators of Bangalore Zone

Christmas commenced for the BOSCO Youth Services (Karnataka) as early as 10 December 2011. It was also a day of seminar for the BOSCO Kids animators of the Bangalore zone. About 75 principals and animators of different schools together with the state-level office bearers of the BOSCO Kids were present for the programme held at Don Bosco Provincial House, Bangalore.
Fr. George P.S. sdb (Director, BOSCO, Bangalore and the chief guest of the programme) in his address exhorted the animators to nurture an attitude of ‘share and care’ in the children they mould. Fr. Ittira Mondoth sdb (Rector of the Provincial House) made all the participants feel at home through his cordial and warm Christmas message. The Santa Claus gave Christmas gifts to all the teachers.
After the solemn Christmas Lunch, Fr. Gilbert Choondal sdb (HoD, MTh – Department of Faith Education and Youth Mnistry, Visvadeep, Bangalore) gave the teachers two sessions on the topic, “Are you an effective teacher?” The participants appreciated much these input sessions. “It was very refreshing and an eye opener to know that we, the teachers, are dealing with something very precious,” said Mrs Sandya from Mariam Nilaya School, Banasavadi. “I have decided to be more humane towards my students,” said Sr. Cynthia BS, Principal of Gulabi School, Benson town. Sr. Deepa (Principal, Sacred Heart Girls School and member of the BOSCO Kids coordinating Team) thanked the resource person and all the participants.