Mangalore Diocese News

By Suzannha Ferrao

Mangaluru, July 26 : The ICYM Central Council of Mangalore Diocese organized "Lit and Link," a dynamic leadership orientation program, on July 20, 2025, at Olivet House, Jeppu. The event aimed to energize participants and emphasize the importance of leadership training.

Keynote Session: "Leadership and Skills"

Mr. Jaison Crasta, Past President of ICYM Mangalore Diocese and current Coordinator of the Youth Commission of Mangalore Diocese, conducted an insightful session on "Leadership and Skills." He highlighted the importance of utilizing one's contacts, talents, and available resources for effective leadership. The Central Council felicitated Mr. Jaison Crasta for his valuable contributions to the ICYM Mangalore Diocese.

Interactive Activities

The training program included a series of interactive activities, which included:

- Group formation activities to collect names and identify individual skills related to volunteering, leadership, and business.
- A fun and reflective Emoji Game, where participants imagined an emoji representing their future, drew it, and demonstrated it through actions.
- A special mention of a 10-year-old vivacious young influencer on Instagram, titled as the "Youngest Influencer."

Leadership Training Highlights

The program emphasized key leadership takeaways, including:

- Beginning leadership with small steps.
- Emphasizing communication and grooming.
- Keeping a record of programs through biodata and ensuring consistent follow-up.
- Staying creative and supportive of one another.
- Being hungry to learn – if you have the drive, you can achieve anything.

Sharing Session and Eucharistic Celebration

On the following day, a sharing session by all council members encouraged collaboration and creativity. The program concluded with a Eucharistic Celebration led by Rev. Fr. JB Crasta, who emphasized the importance of controlling distractions to lead a purposeful life. The Central Council also felicitated Rev. Fr. JB Crasta, Director of St Antony Ashram, Jeppu, for his dedicated service.

The program was attended by Rev. Fr. Ashwin Cardoza, Director of ICYM Mangalore Diocese, Vijoy Ashwin Cardoza, Diocesan ICYM President, Maria D'Silva, General Secretary, and all Central Council members.

The ICYM Central Council's "Lit and Link" truly left a lasting spark in the heart of every young leader.