By Fr Kampan Chinnam, India
As teens across India face increasing challenges in their social and personal lives, the Young Catholic Students (YCS) movement in Northeast India is stepping up with innovative programs aimed at empowering adolescents.
Recently, the Diocese of Tura hosted a two-day animation and training session on Oct. 5 and 6, bringing together young participants from five parishes despite heavy rains.
The YCS movement, which focuses on teenagers and adolescents, offers a structured approach to self-development through its SEE, JUDGE, and ACT methodology.
This approach encourages young people to become more aware of the world around them, reflect on their circumstances, and take action to make positive changes.
The method, designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, also emphasizes personal reflection and evaluation.
At the recent event in Tura, teens from St Luke’s Walbagre, St Mary’s Araimile, Sacred Heart Shrine Chandmari, St Sebastian Danakgre, and St Dominic Garobadha participated in discussions and activities centered on the challenges they face.
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