Regional level

Place: Stella Maris College Auditorium
Dates: July 12th & 13th, 2013
Resource person: Rev. Fr. Franklin D’Souza, Secretary, CBCI Office for Youth & National youth Director of Indian Catholic Youth Movement.
Total Number of Participants: 500 III year Degree Students

Retreat began on July 12th at 9 am. Praise and Worship was conducted by Stella Maris Choir group. Fr. Franklin in his first session spoke on “Crisis in the life of Youth; rediscover Jesus”. In his second talk he preached on “Word of God and youth life”. At 12 he offered Holy Eucharist and preached on “Experiencing Love of God and mercy of God in youth age”.
After the Lunch at 2pm Fr. Franklin preached on “Youth love your parents, they are the life givers”. At 3pm he conducted healing adoration. Lord Jesus confirmed his word with healings and miracles.

On July 13th after the Praise and worship, Fr. Franklin preached on “Repent & Believe” he explained the need of confession with various examples. Confessions were organised from 10.30 am to 12.30pm.  From 12.30 to 1pm Fr Franklin conducted anointing service with adoration. After the lunch at 2pm Fr. Franklin offered Holy Mass and preached on “Forgiveness brings healing”. He connected forgiveness and Holy Eucharist. He invited youth to develop a deep love for Eucharistic Lord. Sr. Maria Sudari who organised the retreat thanked Fr. Franklin.