{"id":3891,"date":"2025-08-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/index.php\/news\/practical-trainees-animation-and-meeting-held-at-provincial-house-guwahati\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T05:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T05:32:10","slug":"practical-trainees-animation-and-meeting-held-at-provincial-house-guwahati","status":"publish","type":"province_news","link":"https:\/\/donboscoguwahati.org\/index.php\/news\/practical-trainees-animation-and-meeting-held-at-provincial-house-guwahati\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Trainees\u2019 Animation and Meeting Held at Provincial House, Guwahati"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Practical Trainees\u2019 Animation and Meeting Held at Provincial House, Guwahati<\/h1>\n
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    The Province hosted a two-day animation and meeting for Salesian practical trainees under the theme\u00a0\u201cWalking with the Young: Lessons from the Playground to the Chapel.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Held on August 9 to 10, 2025 the event aimed to equip practical trainees with essential skills and insights for their mission of accompanying youth in Salesian presences.<\/h3>\n

    The programme commenced on Saturday with an opening prayer led by Bro Yacub Lakra SDB, followed by the lighting of the lamp and a welcome address by Rev Fr Charles Deepen Lakra SDB, the Province Secretary and Rector of the Provincial House. He shared five powerful mantras with Salesian practical trainees during his talk:<\/p>\n

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    1. \u201cYour vocation and formation are your responsibility to a great extent.\u201d<\/li>\n
    2. \u201cBe regular in practices of piety and make no excuses for missing personal and community prayers\u2014it is between you and God.\u201d<\/li>\n
    3. \u201cNo community is perfect, so do not be scandalized when a confrere falls short of your expectations.\u201d<\/li>\n
    4. \u201cBe a positive force in the community.\u201d<\/li>\n
    5. \u201cBe loving, gentle, and understanding toward the youth entrusted to your care.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      His words resonated deeply with the trainees, reinforcing their commitment to spiritual discipline, community life, and pastoral service.<\/p>\n

      The first session,\u00a0\u201cAccompaniment of Young in our Salesian Presences,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0was animated by Rev Fr Bivan R. Mukhim SDB, Vice Provincial who emphasized the importance of mentorship and guidance in youth ministry.<\/p>\n

      The day continued with a series of enriching sessions, including\u00a0\u201cPractical Training: Dos and Don\u2019ts\u201d<\/em>\u00a0by Rev Fr Bivan R. Mukhim SDB,\u00a0\u201cInterpersonal Relationship\u201d<\/em>\u00a0by Rev Fr Cletus Sebastian SDB, and\u00a0\u201cDigital Discipleship\u201d<\/em>\u00a0by Rev Fr Joy Kachappilly SDB, which explored the role of technology in modern evangelization. The trainees also gained valuable insights into financial management during the session\u00a0\u201cFundamentals of Financial Accounting\u201d<\/em>\u00a0led by Rev Fr Benny Alex SDB.<\/p>\n

      The evening featured group discussions, adoration, and evening prayer, fostering a spirit of reflection and community. The day concluded with the recitation of the Rosary and a goodnight talk by Rev. Fr. Francis Cheeramben SDB, who shared insights on the need to remain committed to the Lord.<\/p>\n

      On Sunday, the event concluded with Holy Mass at 7:00 AM, presided by Rev Fr Bivan R. Mukhim SDB, Vice Provincial. In his homily he spoke about true readiness for the Kingdom of God requires not only physical fitness but, more importantly, spiritual fitness, nourished by God\u2019s Word, disciplined through prayer and sacrifice, and safeguarded by avoiding sin, so that we are always prepared for the Lord\u2019s coming. Just as we work to keep our bodies healthy through right food, disciplined lifestyle, and a good environment, we must also nourish, discipline, and protect our spiritual life. Feeding on God\u2019s Word, living a life of prayer and sacrifice, avoiding sin, and seeking God\u2019s grace will keep us ready for the Lord\u2019s coming, for \u201cour prize is one that will last forever.\u201d The Practical Trainees departed for their respective communities soon after breakfast.<\/p>\n

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