Dimapur, Jan. 11 (EMN): Chakhesang Catholic Youth Association (CCYA) held its convention from January 7 to the 9th in Lozaphuhu village with Rev. Dr. George Keduolhou Angami, principal of St. Joseph’s College, Jakhama (Autonomous), as the main celebrant on the theme “Youth 4G: God, Growth, Greatness, Generosity.”
In his homily during the Eucharistic celebration on January 9 which commemorated the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Rev. Keduolhou spoke about the baptism of Jesus and highlighted the trinitarian formula of baptism in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
“When we are baptised, we are baptised in Christ,” he stated and substantiated that baptism is an act of surrender to God and a rebirth in Jesus Christ. He further urged upon young people to take up the challenge of living a life of good and faithful Christians, an update from the association stated.
During the introductory session on January 7 evening, Rev. Fr. Vemedo Kezo, parish priest of Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, spoke on the topic “Introduction to sacraments,” while Dr. Evothung Peter Ezung, assistant professor of Economics at Kohima College Kohima, was the theme speaker.
One of the highlights of the convention was a career talk show, which was held on January 8 evening with Wetsho Lasushe, EAC of Phek; Vishü Rita Krocha, journalist, poet and publisher; Rekha Rose Dukru, entrepreneur; and Rev. Fr. James T Sangtam, administrator of Good Shepherd Seminary, Dimapur, as resource persons.
Neingulie Michael Krome, under secretary to government of Nagaland and president of Chakhesang Catholic Association, was the valedictory guest. During the felicitation programme, the presidential address was delivered by Dr. Rosou Ronald Pohena under whose leadership the CCYA convention was held.
A new team of office bearers for the tenure 2022-2025 was also inducted with Zhovi David Zholia of St. Ignatius Parish as president, Krowate Paul Puro of Sacred Heart Parish as vice president, Sekhoyi Dominic Rokha of St. Andrew’s Parish as general secretary, John Swiho of St. Andrew’s Parish as assistant general secretary, Derhü Dominic Pohena of St. Ignatius Parish as finance secretary, Mulutalu Mary Magdalene Vese of St. Mary’s Parish as treasurer, Sutalu Ruth Dukru of Holy Family Parish as social and cultural secretary, Shekhoku Nicholas Vese of St. Mary’s Parish as music secretary, Razoushekho Simon Khamo of St. Mary’s Parish as statistical secretary, Dawi Shupao of Holy Family Parish as publicity and information secretary, Menutsho-u Agnes Kenye of Sacred Heart Parish and Nuvelu Dzudo of Holy Family Parish as women welfare secretaries and Mudene Monica Krocha of St. Ignatius Parish and Shesato Moses Hoshi of St. Mary’s Parish as representatives to NCYM.