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April 30: A two day Training Programme was organized at Aizawl Diocese to train the Student Leaders and Animators along with electing the DEXCO for the present year during their First Diocesan Council. It was for the first time that this programme was held.

On 27th the Unit Student Leaders of YCS/YSM Aizawl Diocese gathered together at Bishop’s House, Ramthar Veng, Aizawl. Along with them Diocesan Sunday School Board Chairman Mr. Clement Lalrema and DCTP (ICYM) Diocesan President Mr. Joseph C. Thantluanga and a few Animators were present. The programme began with the Holy Mass offered by the Bishop of Aizawl Diocese Most. Rev. Stephen Rotluanga csc. He insisted on having this movement in his Diocese for the faith formation and student leadership in the parishes. During his preaching he touched upon how the biblical persons like some prophets and kings found it difficult to work for the Lord yet with the help of the almighty they could do everything. Similarly he asked the student leaders to take up leadership in the parishes and society for the well being of our brethren.

After the Mass the lights were lit as a mark of inauguration and then all went for refreshment. Then all the participants gathered together in the hall for the felicitation programme which was guided by Fr. James Zodinliana, DYD/Chaplain. Bishop Stephen Rotluanga csc welcomed the dignitaries and requested them to help this Diocese with their training and presence time to time. He wished them well and thanked to National Chaplain Fr. Charles who visited this Diocese twice in a short span of 6 months with regard to training of YCS Students. He also welcomed Sr. Agnes Sanihe, msmhc the North East Regional Chaplain and Sr. Regina Mareem msmhc the North East Regional Youth Coordinator. Miss Rebecca Khiangte, the Aizawl Diocese YCS Coordinator gave the report and explained the gathering purpose of having this programme. Sunday School Board offered to support this programme whole heartedly.

After this Fr. Charles took up the issue of membership and restructuring the movement in the diocese. With the help of the present statutes he clarified the membership issue and age group issue which need to be sorted out with Youth movement. Since YCS is a student movement having its roots in the International movement informed the persons concerned that the diocese may set apart age 13 to 18 for YCS and then only to join ICYM. It is because of the nature of this movement and age group of these student members. They are growing physiologically, psychologically, emotionally etc. As they grow up faith formation and personality development plays an important role in their life. Hence they need to be trained well to face the social reality and life situation.

He set apart September 1 as the D date, those who complete 18 on that day may join ICYM or allowed to continue in YCS till the present academic year and all agreed to this suggestion. This has been introduced in many dioceses which have Parish YCS units and will be amended and approved in the statutes of YCS in the forthcoming National Council. This has been brought to the notice of CBCI to approve the rules during the National Council. DYD and the Bishop agreed to this suggestion and promised to do the needful soon.

Aizawl Diocese did not have DEXCO or DTS so far. Hence Fr. Charles explained to the members about restructuring of DTS. Bishop being the head, DYD and Coordinator play an important role along with elected DTA for the training of the student members. He explained them the structure of YCS from Cell to the Diocesan body and asked them to follow this strictly so that we have elected group to work for the movement.

He then explained them the nuances of conducting Cell meeting in detail. It should be student oriented, occurring often which needs immediate attention. Several examples were given to make them understand how it functions for the change of self and attitudes in the life of a student member which becomes a way of life. The programme ended at 4 pm.

DEXCO ELECTION OF AIZAWL DIOCESAN YCS/YSM

On 28th April the student leaders and animators gathered separately for the training after the Mass offered by the DYD Fr. James. He offered his full support to this movement and felt that with this kind of training we are able to get good leaders in the future.
The student leaders were led by Fr. Charles and taught them what is Cell, why Cell life is important and how it functions. He explained the cell meeting in detail once again and the role of cell leader and office bearers in the movement. The office bearers’ duty of the diocesan movement was clarified and that led them to elect their leaders. These are the leaders elected:

President                   -      Gilbert Lalhlimpuia
Vice President (Boy)    -      Christopher Benjamin
Vice President (Girl)     -      Helen Lalremruati
Secretary                   -      Regina Ramngaihzuali
Joint Secretary            -     Julie Lalremruati
Treasurer                    -    Esther Lalnipuii
Reporter                     -    Fabian Malsawmkima
Liturgical Secretary       -    Andrew F.Zothanpuia
Reg Rep (Boy)             -    Gilbert Lalhlimpuia
Reg Rep (Girl)             -     Grace Laldinngheti

In the afternoon Fr. Charles took up a session on Animators’ role to the DTA and explained them their role. He also explained them about how to conduct cell meeting and asked them to give importance to this so that the members may benefit from it and work for the self change and social interaction. Then the 2 members for the DTA were elected to help the DEXCO in their programme. They are Mr. Henry Lalremruata and Ms. Lucy Zapari. All others offered to cooperate and come together twice a year to plan and evaluate the movement along with DYD and Coordinator and DTS.

Sr. Sanihe and Sr. Regina helped the DTA in the morning session with the importance of animation and leadership. They also reminded them to work for the faith formation of the student members which is the main motive of organizing them. In the afternoon they helped the student members in explaining their role as office bearers and leaders in the movement. Jesus and bible being our model they explained them the need to be another Christ and Christ like leader in the society and church to shine out and help the needy people.

After this Fr. James held a short programme of handing over the responsibility and commitment to the DTS and DTA and gave oath to work together for the good of the teenagers in the diocese. Sr. Sanihe and Sr. Regina gave a piece of advice to the DTS and encouraged them to work in consonance with ICYM so that whatever we have learnt here in YCS should be put into practice in ICYM and work for the people in general. The programme ended with a prayer led by Fr. James at 3.15 pm. He thanked all those helped form this DEXCO and promised to follow it up in the future and make it a model unit in the Region. Rebecca the coordinator expressed her happiness over this and thanked the Bishop and National Chaplain for helping them organizes this programme successfully.

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REPORT, 2012

• Name of the Diocese    :    Aizawl Diocese
• Name of the Bishop    :     Most. Rev. Stephen Rotluanga, CSC.      E-mail:       This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Name of the DYD/Chaplain:     Rev. Fr. James Zodinliana.   E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Name of the Coordinator:     Ms. Rebecca Khiangte   E-mail:        This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Office Address & Contact  :     Bishops’ House, Ramthar Veng, P.B. No. 45, Aizawl, Mizoram – 796001 Cells: 09436365863 E-mail:    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Total number of YCS/YSM Units:     30 Units & 60 Cells
• Total number of YCS members:    700 Members.
• Number of YCS units    :    30 Units
• Number of YSM units    :    Nil

YCS/YSM DIOCESAN TEAM, 2012

DYD/Chaplain    :    Rev. Fr. James Zodinliana
Coordinator    :    Ms. Rebecca Khiangte

Diocese Team of Animators (DTA):-
Mr. Henry Lalremruata    -      Our Lady of Assumption Church YCS Unit, Serchhip.
Ms. Lucy Zapari        -      St. Paul’s Church YCS Unit, Sihphir.

Diocese Team of Students (DTS):-
1.    President        -      Gilbert Lalhlimpuia, St. Pio’s Church YCS Unit, Khatla, Aizawl.
2.    Vice President (Boy)    -      Christopher Benjamin, St. Francis of Assisi Church YCS Unit, Durtlang.
3.    Vice President (Girl)    -      Helen Lalremruati, St. Joseph Church YCS Unit, Bethlehem Veng, Aizawl.
4.    Secretary        -    Regina Ramngaihzuali, Our Lady of Assumption Church YCS Unit, Serchhip.
5.    Joint Secretary    -    Julie Lalremruati, St. Peter’s Church YCS Unit, Chhingchhip.
6.    Treasurer        -    Esther Lalnipuii, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church YCS Unit, Lunglei.
7.    Reporter        -    Fabian Malsawmkima, Our Lady of Assumption Church YCS Unit, Serchhip.
8.    Liturgical Secretary    -    Andrew F.Zothanpuia, St. Francis of Assisi Church YCS Unit, Durtlang
9.    Regional Representative (Boy)    -     Gilbert Lalhlimpuia, St. Pio’s Church YCS Unit, Khatla, Aizawl.
10.    Regional Representative (Girl)    -     Grace Laldinngheti, Cathedral YCS Unit, Kulikawn, Aizawl.