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Youth Futsal Tournament

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The Parish Youth of St. Francis Xavier Youth Team organized a Youth Futsal Tournament on 20th September 2026 at Don Bosco Panjim Turf. The tournament began at 10:30 a.m. and brought together youth from 32 parishes across Goa. Only youth participants were allowed to take part in the tournament. The games included 5-a-side futsal for boys and a 3-a-side tie-breaker for girls. Many priests also joined us and supported the event, making the tournament a joyful and meaningful gathering of the youth and the Church community. The tournament was filled with great excitement, energy and sportsmanship. All the teams participated with enthusiasm and gave their best throughout the matches. A canteen was also set up by the organizers, serving delicious snacks and refreshments to the players, priests and visitors. Every member of the organizing team worked hard and sincerely carried out their appointed responsibilities. From managing the games and arrangements to taking care of the players and guest...
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The Marian Spark - Lotouim

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The Marian Spark event took place at Don Bosco, Loutulim, on 14th September 2026. It was organized by the Don Bosco Youth group, under the guidance and leadership of Fr. Jason Coelho. Around 40 children aged 11 to 15 years joined the event to grow in faith and friendship.  The day kicked off with registration at 10:30 AM, followed by a meaningful prayer service and a spiritual procession carrying the statue of Our Lady to the study hall. Father Rector Ian warmly welcomed them all, setting a cheerful mood for the rest of the day.  The children were divided into four teams: Lourdes, Fatima, Snows, and Pillar. The day was filled with lively action songs, fun games, and engaging activities. It was a happy, joyful time, and everyone took part in everything with great enthusiasm and energy. The memorable day ended with prize distribution and Team Fatima as the winners
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Marian Knights 2026: Abide with Mary, Care for Creation

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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...
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The 7:7 Quest - Seek. Find. Pray

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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...
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A Journey of Faith, Reflection and Fellowship

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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...
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Marian Night: Where Faith Meets Fellowship

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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...
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Coastal Connect

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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...
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