A Jeevan Disha training camp for Class 7 students from 12 parishes under the Mangaluru City Deanery of the Diocese of Mangaluru was held at the St Lawrence School auditorium at Bondel Church.

The camp was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Richard Aloysius Coelho, Vicar Forane of the Mangaluru City Deanery and Parish Priest of St Theresa Church, Paldene.

Addressing the students, Fr. Coelho emphasised the importance of discipline, patience and good values in shaping their character. He said that Jesus Christ had a special love for children and that, as the future generation, they must develop the values needed to become responsible citizens.

He noted that training programmes such as Jeevan Disha provide children with valuable guidance during their formative years and help them develop a strong moral foundation.

The inaugural programme was attended by Rev. Fr. Basil Vas, Parish Priest of Bondel Church; Rev. Fr. Lloyd Roshan D’Souza; Rev. Fr. Ivan Peter Cordeiro ; Church Vice-President John D’Silva and committee members Helen Menezes, Flavia Pinto, Viola Fernandes, Juliana Coelho, Pamela D’Souza and Elizabeth Rodrigues.

Helen Menezes compered the programme.