Mangaluru: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Mangalore Diocese, celebrated National Youth Sunday with enthusiasm, bringing young people together through faith, service, environmental initiatives and fellowship.
The celebration began with a youth-led Holy Eucharist, during which young members of the parish actively participated as readers and choir members, contributing to a lively and prayerful liturgy.
Youth take up environmental initiatives
Following the Mass, various activities were organised within the parish to mark the occasion.
As part of the service initiatives, the youth conducted a cleanliness drive and a plantation programme, highlighting the importance of caring for the environment and contributing to the wellbeing of the community.
The youth also visited families in the village, sharing greetings and spreading a message of love and service.
Games bring youth and parishioners together
To encourage joy and togetherness, fun games were organised in an agricultural field near the church.
The activities saw active participation from both youth and parishioners, providing an opportunity for members of the community to interact and strengthen their bonds.
Youth gathering concludes celebration
The celebrations concluded with a Youth Get-Together, where members of the same unit came together for fellowship, sharing and entertainment.
Group games and cultural activities added to the festive atmosphere and helped create a stronger sense of unity among the participants.
The programme reflected the commitment of the youth towards faith, service and community life. Through initiatives of this nature, ICYM continues to encourage young people to deepen their faith, serve society and become witnesses of positive change.

