Theme: YOU ALSO ARE MY WITNESS BECAUSE YOU HAVE BEEN WITH ME
Prepared and compiled by: Amito Kevin
The process of celebration started with preparatory planning meeting which was done from the Parish and the host chapel which was Akonyibedo Chapel towards the day for happiness and at the same time sorrow especially to the looser because of the music presentation which was participated fully among 4 chapels out of 10 chapels and prayer centers under the pastoral care and administration of St. Mauritz Parish. Mobilization was done in all the chapels and prayer centers so that the youth are able to attend their day.
Photo Above: Group photo with some young people after mass
On Saturday morning, Hundreds of Youth and Christians gathered in Akonyibedo Chapel to celebrate their day which started with Holy Mass led by the Parish Priest Fr. Justine Loum joined by two priests Fr. Derick Okidi who is the Curate and Youth Chaplain of St. Mauritz Parish and Fr. Samuel Okot the Archdiocesan Youth Chaplain. The message to the Youth on this day was reflected from the readings of the day which focused on St. Phillip and St. James doings whom they inspired Nathile to see Jesus who was proclaiming the gospel. So he urged the youth to be witnesses of Christ and also proclaim the word of God. He advised the Youth not to undermine places since in the reading Jesus was being undermined because he was from Nazareth. He urged the youth not to undermine any job like the way Nathaniel did and to be exemplary in proclaiming the word of God.
He continued saying Youth are important people in the society so they should like prayers, sacrament and other church activities. Youthful stage is the age of setting foundation of the future life. Utilise the age of being youthful and avoid acts that drain their lives like alcohol, dancing, laziness, early marriage. Instead they should work hard to change or transform their lives.
Photo Above: (L-R) Fr. Derrick Okidi(Curate of St.Mauritz Parish), Fr. Justine Loum(Parish Priest of St.Mauritz Parish), Fr. Okot Samuel(Archdiocesan Youth Chaplain) celebrating mass
Photo Above: Group Photo with catechists and some leaders.
After mass we had music presentation from 4 chapels who prepared themselves to present their talent or skills. Out of the 4 chapels St. Mauritz chapel emerged the first position with 160.1 points followed by Uyama, Akonyibedo and Bucoro. Later Christians had lunch followed by football competition between Unyama Chapel and Akonyibedo Chapel where Akonyibedo emerged with first position with 2 scores against Uunyama Chapel with 0 scores
Photo Above: Liturgical Dancers from Akonyibedo Primary school performing their presentations
Photo Above: Unyama chapel presenting their music piece
Photo Above: Akonyibedo Chapel presenting their music piece
Photo Above: St. Mauritz Chapel presenting their music piece
Photo Above: Bucoro Chapel presenting their Music piece
Photo Above: Cutting of the cake
Photo Above: Football team Akonyibedo and Football team Unyama
Photo Above: The winning team Akonyibedo poses for a group photo
Photo above: Parish Priest holding the ball for handover to the playing team
Photo Above: The Music winning team of St. Mauritz jubilating after getting the trophy.
