Discovering Happiness, Celebrating Life and Growing with Positivity. Bondel, October 11, 2026: The City Deanery organised a Jeevan Disha Camp for Standard 8 students at St Lawrence English Medium School Auditorium, Bondel, bringing together students from twelve parishes. The camp aimed to inspire young minds to cultivate happiness, develop positive thinking, and grow in values.
The programme commenced with a prayer hymn, followed by a prayer led by Rev. Fr Basil Vas, Rector of the Shrine. He then welcomed the students and introduced the camp.
The first session was conducted by Prof Blairil Vishma D’Cunha professor atv St Aloysius College, who highlighted the importance of celebrating life and cultivating happiness through interactive activities that helped students understand and express their emotions.
The second session, led by Mrb Nihan Sequeira from Bantwal, focused on beautiful minds, positive thinking, emotional resilience, compassion, personal growth, and the Four Cs: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. Students were also encouraged to embrace Christian values and strengthen their relationship with God.
A Eucharistic celebration was held at 12.00 p. m main celebrant was Rev. Fr Basil Vas followed by lunch.
Tr Pradeep Misquith engaged the students through games and activities. Rev. Fr Ivan Corddeiro, Asst Manager from Codialbail press, highlighted the importance of respect, patience, understanding, and family values, encouraging students to take responsibility for shaping their future.
The camp concluded with group presentations, a dance activity, prize distribution, and a thanksgiving hymn, followed by ice cream for the participants.
The camp provided an enriching experience, inspiring the students to celebrate life, nurture positive minds, cultivate happiness, and grow into compassionate and responsible individuals.
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