Local Youth Service Delegates of Salesian Province of Bangalore Gather to Enhance Youth Ministry

Bengaluru, July 10, 2023 – The Salesian Province of Bangalore (INK) recently held a two-day meeting of local youth service delegates on July 8th and 9th, 2023. The session aimed to enhance the youth ministry within the province and foster collaboration among delegates.

On the first day, Fr Christy, the youth ministry delegate from the province of Chennai, took the lead in animating the gathering. He delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Salesian Youth Ministry: Frame of Reference, emphasizing the importance of understanding the four dimensions of the ministry. These dimensions include education to faith, educational and culture, social experience, and vocational aspects.

The second day of the meeting focused on the practical side of youth ministry in the province. Fr Varghese Kapplikunnel, the youth ministry delegate, led the session, providing valuable insights and guidance to the participants. The group was then divided based on their respective regions to formulate plans for the upcoming year.

Under the leadership of Fr Manu Michael and Fr Uday Kumar, the regional youth directors, the delegates worked together to brainstorm and strategize various initiatives