austraLasia

?

Shortcut

PrevPrev Article

NextNext Article

Larger Font Smaller Font Up Down Go comment Print Attachment

Young-people-2.jpg

       Tetere, Solomon Islands, 13 Jiuly 2022 -- The Salesian Parish, Christ the King, Tetere celebrated its 44th Independence together with the launching of the Salesian Youth Movement with a thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration presided over by Bishop Luciano Capelli, Bishop of the diocese of Gizo. People from different catholic communities came together in reverence for God and their country and showcased their various cultural processional dances which added to the richness of the celebrations on 7 July 2022.

       Bishop Capelli during his homily challenged the people to gain independence from certain Melanesian traits and sins in order to celebrate the real freedom of their lives.

       After the Mass 200 young people marched to the main arena to launch the Salesian Youth Movement (SYM). The Don Bosco Rural Training Centre (DBRTC) head boy and girl raised the Solomon Islands National flag and the National Anthem. Head catechist Mr. Sam Toba then led the assembly in prayer.

       All the guests and performers were then welcomed by the Parish Chairman Mr. Moses Tate. Brief speeches from the guests about the importance of youth participation in Nation building then followed.

       The 200 SYM youth made their promise as members of the SYM and officially launched Salesian Youth Movement in Solomon Islands. Fr. Robinson Parappilly Rector and Parish Priest encouraged the young people to build their lives on Christian values based on the Spirituality of Don Bosco.

       Fr. Robinson Parappilly asked the SYM members if they were ready to say yes to the Will of God by being obedient as Salesian Youth and serve their country as Good Christians and Honest citizens. “Are you ready to establish the family of love by living together in harmony and communion with your brothers and sisters by participating in all youth activities of the Parish and ready to sacrifice your life for Christ?”, he asked. After their strong ‘YES’ the Parish Priest asked them to take their Pledge as Members of the Salesian Youth Movement.

       The young pledge made their pledge in the following words:

       ‘We the members of Salesian Youth Movement on the 44th Independence Day of Solomon Islands make the solemn promise. We pledge to build our Christian life based on educational and evangelical values of St. John Bosco, to be faithful, loyal and honest citizens to serve with all our strength, promote unity and communion among our brothers and sisters and build up a family of love using the support system based on the Preventive system of Don Bosco.

       We pledge to build our lives with religious principles, using our God given reasoning power, love and kindness. We promise to live the five aspects of Salesian Youth Spirituality namely:

       Spirituality of Daily living - doing our duties extra ordinarily well, Spirituality of Joy and Optimism - to bring happiness and joy in the life of people, Spirituality of Friendship with Lord Jesus and Mary - by praying our daily prayers and attending the church services, Spirituality of communion with Church by contributing for the unity and church, Spirituality of responsible service to our beautiful country of Solomon Islands - by taking care of the environment and protecting the flora and fauna of our beautiful nation. So help us God.

       This was followed by a competition for children and Youth. The topics were: 1. How do I honour my country and 2. How do I care for my environment?

       The children came out courageously and spoke on the theme which empowered many people. For the youth it was on exhibition of cultural heritage. The cultural performances continued for the rest of the day.


 

 

Mass-1.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mass-2.jpg

 

 

Young-people-3.jpg

 

Young-people-4.jpg

 

 

Young-people-5.jpg

 

Young-people-6.jpg

 

 

Young-people.jpg

 

Attach

Drag and drop your files here, or Click attach files button.

Maximum File Size : 0MB (Allowed extentsions : *.*)

0 file(s) attached ( / )

  1. 6272_DBES Common Salesianity Formation

    By Miss Rosene Apurado, HOD- Technical & RE/PD/Sports Department, Caritas Technical Secondary School Don Bosco Technical Institute- East Boroko, 31 January 2024 -- In the dynamic scope of education, where methodologies evolve, and philo...
    Date2024.01.31 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views37 file
    Read More
  2. 6261_Striving to understand the Melanesian culture

    By Fr Ambrose Pereira, SDB Goroka, PNG, 20 January 2024 -- The 56th Melanesian Cultural Orientation Course (COC) for missionaries was held at the Melanesian Institute, Goroka from the 8 to 20 January 2024. Among the 26 participants were thr...
    Date2024.01.20 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views173 file
    Read More
  3. 6251_Young people are challenged to be a light

    By Shirley Gahekave-Numbos Port Moresby, PNG 8 January 2024 -- Close to a hundred children and youths from Sabama, Gabutu and Sere Kone came together on Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th of January 2024, at Don Bosco Technical School, Gab...
    Date2024.01.09 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views267 file
    Read More
  4. 6246_December Joy: Celebrating Love and Giving

    By Fr. Moise Paluku East New Britain, PNG -- The month of December was celebrated by the Salesian Cooperators, Kokopo, as an opportunity to commemorate the birth of our Saviour through various activities that reflected joy and love for Chri...
    Date2023.12.30 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views228 file
    Read More
  5. 6244_Journey of Hope: Salesians in Vanuatu - A Mission Unveiled

    By Fr Moise Paluku SDB Vanuatu, Port Vila, 26 December 2023 -- Early this year, during the third visit to Vanuatu by Fr. Gregorio Bicomong, SDB, PGS Provincial Superior, and Fr. Alfred Maravilla, General Councillor for Missions from Februar...
    Date2023.12.26 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views409 file
    Read More
  6. 6243_Spiritually filled to celebrate Christmas

    By Leo Paraha Port Moresby, PNG 24 December 2023 -- A fun-filled two-week Christmas Summer Camp enabled children and young people from Mary Help of Christians Parish, Sabama, to prepare spiritually for Christmas. The camp opened every morni...
    Date2023.12.26 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views1087 file
    Read More
  7. 6237_Christ the King parish: Catechists renew to serve

    By Parappilly Robinson Tetere, Solomon Islands 20 December 2023 -- Renewing one's faith realigns priorities in serving with our lives. Over 30 catechists gathered for a 3-day Spiritual Retreat at DBRTC from December 7 to 10, themed '...
    Date2023.12.20 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views273 file
    Read More
  8. 6234_Bosco Kids for Jesus

    By Parappilly Robinson Tetere, Solomon Islands, 18 December 2023 -- Holiday time is the best time for children. More than 350 children aged 10 to 15 came together from 11 Catholic communities of the Salesian Parish, Christ the King, from 1-...
    Date2023.12.18 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views886 file
    Read More
  9. 6222_A Call for a Vibrant Parish

    By Lucy Napitalai Port Moresby, PNG, 5 December 2023 -- There is an ever-increasing need to bring those who are lost especially in the local communities into the church, to maintain and increase the commitment of those already in the church...
    Date2023.12.05 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views1175 file
    Read More
  10. 6217_Unforgettable: The Land of the Unexpected

    Reflections of our experience at the Rectors’ Meeting By Fr. Jojo Garcia Port Moresby, PNG 1 December 2023 -- Papua New Guinea, the land of the unexpected, welcomed delegates from six different countries in the most unexpected way. Af...
    Date2023.12.01 CategoryPGS Reply0 Views1065 file
    Read More
List
Board Pagination Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... 54 Next
/ 54