24th August 2014, Indeed a memorable day, where the Reunion of EX YCS/YSM‘ers took place at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre organized by the YCS/YSM of Archdiocese of Madras – Mylapore in which 15 Past members of YCS/YSM had participated. The day began with a short prayer by Ms. Mary Pauline, which was followed by the words of welcome by Mr. Kamal Francis, coordinator of YCS/YSM Chennai who welcomed and spoke how important it is to be united and relive those memorable days.
After which was followed by the introduction of all the others who were present. Then after, the present scenario of the movement was spoken by Mr. Kamal Francis who touched upon the drawbacks which the diocese is facing and why there is if less participation in the student context-amidst all challenges, where there were statistics which was spoken leading to why a downfall among the students now a days.
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Where by the need of an Alumni was brought out which was then followed by a small break.
After which began the sharing of members which was moderated by Mr. Leo Joseph , memorable events, values they have gained, the Inspiration which made them stay for life, those days of the search and finally was a group discussion of what is lacking with the present YCS/YSM’ers where many shared of taking ROC to the present day society, matching their ideologies to what YCS wants from them.
Then came over to the future ideas where they could contribute themselves back, which was moderated by Mr. Deepak Raj, where there were proposals such as rendering themselves as a Resource Person, Starting YCS in all their Parishes and making contribution to the Search Magazine thus becoming a subscriber to the same.
The final words were spoken by Fr. Varghese Rozario, the Diocesan Chaplain thanking all who made if for the Re-union and the next meet reunion meet was proposed to be on 28th September 2014.
The curtains were brought down with a Prayer.
by,Fr. Varghese Rozario
Director- YCS/ YSM & Youth