Don Bosco Youth Services - INP

Marian Knights 2026 was celebrated on 20th September at the Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim, bringing together young people from different parishes and youth associations across South Goa for an evening centred on the theme "Abide with Mary, Care for Creation." With 16 enthusiastic teams participating, the event was filled with games, quizzes, and challenges that tested participants' knowledge of Mother Mary's life and virtues, even as fun team-building activities kept the energy high throughout the evening - all while deepening their understanding of her example of faith and love for God's creation. The evening opened with a prayer service, followed by a short reflection and activity inspired by the Pope's announcement of the annual Season of Creation, observed from 1st September to 4th October. Each team was asked to decorate a jar using reusable or readily available materials, reflecting a wealth-from-waste approach, and to place it at the feet of Moth...

On September 14, 2026, the Don Bosco Youth Centre, Benaulim, in collaboration with the Museum of Christian Art (MoCA), organized the 7:7 Quest - “Seek. Find. Pray” heritage walk and treasure hunt in Old Goa. The journey commenced at approximately 11:00 a.m. from the iconic Viceroy’s Arch. Over the course of the day, participants journeyed through a carefully curated route of Old Goa’s most historic and religiously significant landmarks, including the Church of St. Cajetan, Sé Cathedral, Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the Basilica of Bom Jesus, the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Museum of Christian Art, the Church of Santa Monica, the Church of Our Lady of Grace, St. Augustine’s Tower, the Royal Chapel of St. Anthony, and the Convent of Santa Monica. To commemorate the experience, each participant received a commemorative pen and postcard at the start of the walk. After touring each specific location, attendees collected a corresponding visual sticker to place onto their postca...

The Carmona Parish Youth embarked on a meaningful one-and-a-half-day retreat from September 13th to 14th, 2026 , at the Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim , with 17 enthusiastic youth participants. The spiritual journey commenced on September 13th with an energetic action song, followed by a session on prayer led by Fr. Infancio , who introduced the practical "Five Finger Prayer" method. Fr. Bernadino then animated the second session on the Holy Eucharist, explaining the five parts of the Holy Mass to encourage more meaningful participation, which the youth immediately practiced during the subsequent Holy Mass. The afternoon began with an engaging "Fun with the Bible" group activity focused on discovering practical scripture lessons through teamwork. Transitioning into spiritual preparation, Fr. Austin led a reflective examination of conscience, inviting the youth to look within before the Sacrament of Reconciliation began at 4:30 p.m. Later in the evening, th...

The evening of September 12, 2026, was a beautiful and meaningful one at Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shirva, as the youth, boarders and Salesian Cooperators came together to celebrate Marian Night. The evening began at around 6:00pm in the chapel with prayer and a moment of self-reflection. After this peaceful beginning, everyone joined a procession towards the lawn, singing a Marian hymn and carrying flowers in their hands. On reaching the lawn, the flowers were offered to Mother Mary as a simple expression of love and devotion. The gathering also gave the youth an opportunity to discover more about Mother Mary, her life and virtues, and the different prayers, devotions, celebrations, and religious activities through which Mary is honoured. The evening then became more lively as everyone was divided into groups for various fun and interactive activities. These activities brought the youth and boarders together, creating moments of laughter, teamwork, friendship, and fellowship. The progra...

The "Coastal Connect" youth gathering took place on September 7, 2026, bringing the youth together at Kodi Beach for a beautiful and refreshing evening of meaningful fellowship. Set against the calm atmosphere, a cool sea breeze, and a picturesque sunset, the event provided the perfect setting for the young participants to interact, play, laugh, and enjoy each other's company. This recreational time allowed everyone to unwind and strengthen their bonds of friendship in a relaxed, natural environment. As twilight approached, the gathering transitioned into a deeply meaningful reflective activity on the shore. Participants were invited to write down their personal intentions and the things they wished to let go of directly onto the sand. The youth then watched together as the incoming waves gently washed the writing away, beautifully symbolising the act of leaving behind the burdens they no longer needed to carry and making space for something new in their lives. The evenin...

The young as well as the old associated with Don Bosco gathered at Don Bosco Animation Centre, Benaulim, on Sunday, August 16, 2026 for a joyful celebration marking the birthday of St. John Bosco which is traditionally been celebrated as Rector’s Day in every Salesian Community.  The celebration began with the Eucharistic celebration at 11:30 a.m. Fr. Simao Fernandes, Rector of Don Bosco Centre, was the main celebrant, with Fr. Bernardino, Fr. Austin, and Fr. Infancio concelebrating. The Mass was a beautiful moment of prayer and thanksgiving, to celebrate the legacy of Don Bosco and express gratitude for the gift of the Rector. Following the Mass, a short gathering was organized, with the youth taking the initiative to lead a variety of fun and engaging games. The activities brought together the youth, FMA sisters and Friends of Don Bosco, creating plenty of opportunities for interaction, laughter, and fellowship. The enthusiasm and participation of everyone added a lively and yout...