Marbel Youth Launched BANGKA in GEN SAN

Marbel Youth launched BANGKA in GenSan
By: Edielyne May T. Jimeno
DYA Sec., Diocese of Marbel

Young people coming from different parishes around SOCSARGEN gathered last January 8-10, 2010 during the 1st Diocesan Youth Camp held at the Passionist Retreat Center, Labu ,General Santos City.
It was the first event of the new year for the Catholic Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Marbel and at the same time the launching of “BANGKA”, a preparatory formation in preparation for the 25th Anniversary of MSPC-YC . Embracing this year’s WYD Theme: “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”, the young gathered and met new faces through extraordinary events patterned from the previously held 5th Asian Youth Day (AYD). The five area vicariates joined hands in mobilizing the event.
The event started with a totally unique, Diocesan Walk headed by the Diocesan Youth Ministry Chaplain, Fr. Jun Pajarillo and priests within Metro Dadiangas Area (MEDA) vicariate. It was followed by an informative and challenging INPUTS on “ The MSPC & MSPC-Youth Congress: An overview “ and “ The Church and the Youth Ministry ” by Ms. May Solano of the MSPC-Youth Secretariate.
The Youth Cross Pilgrimage Launching was conducted earlier during the second day. The input on the theme was given by Fr. Jun Pajarillo, Diocesan Youth Director. It was quite inspiring and worth reflecting as challenges for the youth. A differently modified Pinoylympics was held in the whole afternoon. The showcase of talents and beauties during the solidarity night was quite entertaining. The third and final day started with the Youth Exhibit. Simple and creative open house that described the different cultures of every parish that attended the Camp.
The 3-day event successfully culminated with the Eucharistic celebration. The youth were then challenged to continue serving and inspiring fellow KABATAN-ONAN to join the different activities prepared for the whole year especially in joining with the MSPC-YC Silver Jubilee celebration on July 19-23,2010 in Pagadian City.