NCYM convention gets underway at Zhavame

Dimapur, April 23 (EMN): A three-day 9^th convention of the Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM) got underway at St. Xavier's Church in Zhavame village under Phek district on April 23 evening on the theme "Loving my faith and living my faith."

Speaking on the topic "Counselling" at the introductory session, Rev. Fr. Dr. George Rino, director of Men's Hostel SJC (Autonomous), Jakhama, dwelt on different aspects of counselling. He impressed upon that many people need counselling in different areas including the prevalent mobile addiction saying, "counselling is a talking therapy between the counsellor and the client to bring effective change."

He also gave a brief highlight on the ethics of counselling. During the introductory session, Jesus Youth (JY) led the singspiration, while Rev. Sr. Ruokuoleü Rita Kera, MSMHC and Lady Animator of NCYM, read the Bible and said the invocation. Martha Dukru, convener of the NCYM convention, delivered the welcome address, while CYA of St. Xavier's Church, Zhavame presented a welcome song and Menuoselie Philip of St. Paul's Parish, Phesama, also presented a song.