Fr. Marcelino’s visits to build youth groups. Youth retreats in different parts of Kerala

Bible camps and retreats. Many college and parish groups grow

Youth leadership formation on ‘Self Awareness’ first in English, later in Malyalam. “First Line” group formed.

Know yourself’ programs train youth for leadership. Zonal monthly gatherings and committed groups.

Jesus Youth work in Colleges streamlined - Central Campus Ministry formed. Second Line leadership formation begin

‘Campus Meet 88’: “Arise Shine Out”, over 1500 students participate. New KYCT formed with T.C Joseph as the coordinator and Fr Abraham Pallivathukkal as the Pastor

‘Campus meets’: “Come and See” held in 5 different places followed by a ‘Campus Conference’, “Fullness of Life” – First all Kerala Parish gathering - ‘Parish fest 90’ 3000 youth from parishes come together – Rex Band music album “Sing to the Lord” - Jesus Youth song book "Sing Halleluiah" first edition - Intercessors’ Conference “Sehion Meet.” New KYCT is formed with Joji Babu as the Coordinator and Fr Abraham Pallicathukkal SJ as the pastor.

‘Jesus Youth 92’: “Build with the Lord” - First batch of 27 graduates (17 boys + 10 girls) take one year full time commitment to serve the Lord in campuses - First Outreach camp at Puthuvaipu – 2 albums by The Rex Band ‘We Declare’ and ‘Nathantekoode’. New KYCT is formed with Chackochan Njavally as the Coordinator and Fr Abraham Pallicathukkal SJ as the pastor.

‘Jesus Youth 94’: Christ Centred Lifestyle – ‘Campus conference 94’ – ‘Parish fest 94’ – JETT: Junior Evangelisers Trainers Training Program - SETT - Senior Evangelisers Trainers Training Program - ‘ We Belong To Thee’ Audio cassette by The Rex Band - Third batch of full-timers. New KYCT is formed – Chackocahn Njavally continues for the second term as the Coordinator and Fr Abraham Pallicathukkal SJ as the pastor.

‘Campus Meets’: theme “Life” at 8 places - Bible correspondence course – ‘Professionals’ Conference’: “Thy Kingdom Come” (350 participants) - Fifth batch Full-time Volunteers (34) - New Malayalam album by the Rex Band ‘Anuranjanam’ - New KYCT formed - First Pro-life Training Program - The first book on Jesus Youth vision, ‘Jesus Youth- Oru Yuvajana Vismayathinte Katha’ - New KYCT is formed with Manoj Sunny as the Coordinator and Fr Sebastian Arikat as the pastor.

Dedication of Jesus Youth to the Holy Spirit, the four-step program, Holy Spirit Seminar for Leaders; Novena and Pentecost Celebration; Zonal Conventions; and Leaders’ Dedication Session - Sports Animation – Easter program on Doordarshan by Rex Band and Living Vision – Rex Band English cassette ‘The Spirit of Holiness’ – Doctors’ Conference – Nurses Training – Regular evangelisation training and part-time volunteering – National Co-ordination set up – First Jesus Youth National Team is formed with Manoj Sunny as the coordinator and Fr Abraham Pallivathukkal SJ as the pastor; 7th batch of volunteers and Mission Volunteers – beginning of ‘Kairos’ magazine

Delegation at Jubilee World Youth Day celebrations in Rome and YAI meet in Turin. 9th batch of full-timers. All Kerala Campus Conference - Participation in the preparation of Asia 2000. Participation in the organisation of Asian Youth Conference at Divine Centre. Prayernet and e-mail ‘Prayer Buddies’ started. ‘Joyntet’ e-mail fellowship. Booklet on mission “Missionariyakunna oru Yuvajana Munnettam”

11th batch of full-timers. All Kerala Campus Conference – JY participate in YAI conference in Ottava – Rex Band at Toronto WYD – first Int’l JY Leaders gathering at Toronto – First Jesus Youth International Team formed with Manoj Sunny as the Coordinator and Fr Abraham pallivathukkal SJ as the Pastor

13th batch Fulltimers. From 5 constants to ‘Six Pillars’.

Communion 2006 ,JY gathering of Priests and religious - Chalo Kashmir in April - 15th Batch of Fulltimers in India – Cultural Exchange in Kerala – ‘Youth Vibes’ JY Podcast launched – First Int’l Fulltimers Training in Colombo, Sri Lanka (24 from 9 countries) - “Love Beyond Borders” Continental Conferences begins with the frst conference for South East Asia in Bangkok

Jesus Youth given canonical approval by the CBCI – Pastoral letter by the International team, Put out into the Deep - WYD at Sydney Australia, JY Int’l Conference – New JY International Team formed in Sydney with George Devassy as the Coordinator and Fr Thomas Tharayil as the Pastor – 17th Batch of Fulltimers in India – First International trainings for Leaders and animators in Bangkok

Jesus Youth Jubilee Year – one year long preparation ‘Year of Grace’- 19th Batch of Fulltimers in India – Jubilee Conference brings together 20 thousand in Cochin – Int’l Trainings in Thailand.

Int’l Bishops’ Consultation at Dubai - JY Formation Plan launched in Rome on 11th Oct. “That Christ may be Formed in Them” –Interntional Leaders’ Gathering at Rome – ‘JY Households’ announced - 21st Batch of Fulltimers in India - Int’l Trainings in Thailand – ‘Pietro Paulo’ one and a half year long leaders’ training in Kerala.

23rd Batch FTP in India, Int’l trainings in Thailand. JY Women Leaders gatherings begin. Begin using the image of Mary Queen of the Apostles. Formation of National Formation teams and Formation Base teams in countries. First Philip Course and Formation training in India.

25th Jubilee batch FTP, Commitment/recommitment day May 15th, May 20th Canonical approval by the Holy See and approval ceremony gathering in Vatican; 22nd Thanksgiving day at Angamally, WYD in Poland, Int’l trainings in Thailand – Dialogues with Angels Army leadership starting from Aug. Fire at JY offices - Ordination of JY priests Frs Das & Ditto., Fulltimers Jubilee conference in Dec. New JY International Council formed as per the new JY Statutes with C.C Joseph as the International Coordinator and Fr Cherian Nereveettil as the Chaplain.

Blessing of new JY offices in Cochin (5Mar) Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara passes away, Bishop Raphael Thattil is the new Ecclesiastical Advisor - Shoy Thomas is the new International Coordinator – 27th FTP batch in India – Trainings in Thailand - In the context of Kerala Floods in August, ‘Nalla Ayalkaran’ initiative launched and adopts 12 affected villages in Kerala - JY International Youth Consultation (Oct 12-14) in Rome. New International Patrons for the movement: Cardinal Cleemis and Archbishop Christopher Prowse. Raiju takes charge as the new Mission Director. JYKC (JY Kerala Conference18) at Pala. Malayalam book by Edward Edezhath ‘Kaattu Visunna Vazhikal’ published.

Covid-19 Pandemic from around March – JY functioning shifted to online. Talent Initiatives in Kerala starting from Feb. – Fr. Thomas Pulickal 3rd JY Priest ordained in the US – 29 FTP batch in India online - 3 Int’l teams – Vision Forum, Team for Safeguarding & Grievance Cell. Bejesh, the new Mission Director. 3 girls gather to discuss the possibility of lifelong commitment in the movement. Online formation programs launched.

High media attention as Ajna George passes away – 30th batch of full-time volunteers - Int’l Leaders and Animators training in Thailand - Fr Anthony Xaviour, 4th JY priest ordained in Delhi. Int’l Assembly at Muvattupuzha elects new JY Int’l Council, Midhun the coordinator. Three women are consecrated. Cultural Exchange in Kerala; Awaken in USA.