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An Orientation programme was organized by ICYM Bajjodi on Sunday the 14th of July 2019 at 8.15 am in the Infant Mary Church Hall, Bajjodi. The inaugural programme started with a prayer song lead by the youth group. Ms. Pranitha Pinto welcomed the gathering. Sr. Pearl Anne AC presided as the chief guest. Parish priest Fr. Ivan D'souza, Companion Priest Fr. Patrick Lobo, Vice President Joseph Mascarenhas, Secretary Mrs Irene Pinto and coordinators Mr. Deepak & Sr. Roopa inaugurated the Yuva Shathi programme. Fr. Ivan D'souza in his message to the youth highlighted on the year of youth and asked them to implore leadership qualities..

The orientation session began with an ice breaking session lead by Sr. Pearl Anne AC. In her sessions she highlighted on the Real Power of Youth through an action game on values, inspirational stories like the chicken and the eagle and many mind blowing activities . During her sessions she said that we put a lot of limits in life rather than taking risks of trying. A change comes from within you and that make you thrive stronger and higher like the eagle.

Youth had a fun fulfilled day with many action songs lead by the City Varado President Ms. Ivy D'Souza and Secretary Ms. Sapna Gonsalves. The youth also witnessed the presence of Mr. Leon Saldanha as well as Ms. Veena Vas, President and Secretary of Central Council of Mangalore diocese respectively. Mr. Leon Saldhana in his message encouraged the youth and said that he was happy to see the youth actively involved in the programme. The unit already is filled with youth power. He assured his support n guidance to the ICYM units of Mangalore Diocese.

The programme was compered by Ms. Heethal Pereira. Mr. Glen delivered the words of gratitude to the gathering. The convenor of the programme was Mr. Vreethan Pinto.