FIFA world cup is one of the most awaited sport in the world today. This is the stage where all the countries fight for glory, the time when all, the old and the young back their nations. The players who play for their country are like inspirations to all the youth. They encourage the young minds to be a sport in whatsoever situations they are in. These players set a perfect example for the quote ‘Greatness is achieved only through hardships’. All time football stars like Diego Maradona, Pele, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo have made a mark in the world of football today. They are just not professional footballers but they are also worshipped as the gods of football by the soccer fans. Each player has his own story to tell. They are just not stories, they are phases that each player has gone through, to be the people who they are today. One of them is Cristiano dos Santos Averio, also known as Cristiano Ronaldo or CR7 who is the world’s most known professional footballer in today’s modern times. Like every other athlete, Ronaldo has been through some hard times of his own. A young chap from Sao Pedro whose mother was a cook and father was a municipal gardener and a part time Kit man.
St. Sebastian Parish Youth
The younger generation is a major force in the world today. Youth is a phase in one’s life wherein we quest for identity and meaning, for belonging and for achievement. It’s a journey of intense discovery of oneself and one’s qualities and capabilities. The Aquem parish youth was initially formed under the guidance of Fr. Leslie Mac Farlaine and was later formally established by late Fr. Martin Baretto. The youth are still actively functioning and blossoming presently under the guidance of our parish priest.
The Aquem Parish youth believe in
Action
Quality
Unity
Encouragement
Motivation
The youth of Aquem comprises of members who are dedicated and are the driving force in achieving the best of the best. They have actively participated in number of competitions and have brought home many Laurels. All the competitions in which the youth participated have given them the opportunity to exhibit their various ideas and talents. Apart from participating in competitions the Aquem Youth also organizes events, which helps them to know each other and at the same time realize the talents within them. In order to grow spiritually the Youth members attend seminars and retreats, and organize a picnic to celebrate in the success that they have achieved through out the year.
St. Sebastian Youth Association ‘Inaugural Mass’
The St. Sebastian Youth Association’s Inaugural Mass was held on the 1st Sunday of July, i.e. 2nd July 2017. The 8:45am mass was celebrated as the Youth Associations Inaugural Mass. It marked the beginning of youth association’s annual activities for the year 2017-2018. It was pleasing to see lot of youth present for the Eucharistic celebration. There was a perfect blend of new, young and existing youth members. We were delighted to welcome the junior youth members into our association. Mr. Fenzier Gomes, the president of the St. Sebastian Youth Association was incharge of organizing the liturgy and other arrangements for the inaugural mass. Fr. Gregory Cruz was the main celebrant. Read more