The Jesus Youth Volunteership Programmes encourage young people from all over the world to invest time in an intense training and formative experience. Following their graduation, they are inspired to share the Good News in various locations across the globe.
16th batch Jesus Youth International Fulltime Volunteers Learning Programme
The Jesus Youth International Full-Timers Training Programme for the 16th batch in 2024 was held at St. Sylvester’s Monastery, Kandy, Sri Lanka. The training took place from the 13th of July to the 10th of August.
The Jesus Youth International Full-Timers Training Programme is an initiative where young people dedicate a year or more to serving the movement full-time. This program is designed to deepen the participants’ relationship with Christ and equip them to be effective witnesses in their communities. It focuses on spiritual formation, leadership training, and hands-on experience in evangelization and mission work. The participants came from diverse backgrounds, representing various countries including India, Ireland, the United States, Australia, the United Emirates and Sri Lanka. The age range of the participants was between 20 and 27 years.
The programme featured several distinguished speakers and facilitators, including Fr. Sagi, Dr. Midhun Paul, Reji Karot, Leo Thaddeus, Dr. Fiorello Mascarenhas, Subin, Vandana Maria Paul, Jomy, Santhosh Matthew, Raiju Varghese, Fr. Jude, and Dr. Renu Rita Silvano. Each contributed their expertise to the sessions, enriching the overall experience for the participants.
32nd batch Jesus Youth India National Fulltime Volunteers Learning Programme 2024
The National Fulltime Volunteers Training Program was held at Atmadarshan in Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, from June 26th to July 28th, 2024. The programme brought together 35 participants across India and featured a lineup of esteemed resource persons, including Adv. Raiju Varghese, Shoy Thomas, Charles Antony Bastian, Shelton Pinheiro, Fr. Joshy Mayyattil, Fr. Thomas Tharayil, Anu Shelton, Justin PJ, Naveen Lobo, and Tintu Sony. In addition to the training sessions, participants were assigned to various locations in the region to engage in mission work and actively contribute to the movement.
International Leaders Learning Programme and Animators Learning Programme
The International Leaders Learning Programmes have greatly benefited many individuals in our countries. Over the years, the Jesus Youth movement has experienced rapid growth and has greatly benefited from the wisdom and guidance of experienced elders, priests, and religious individuals who have supported the youth. The annual Jesus Youth International Animators Training is an invaluable opportunity for bringing together animators and providing them with comprehensive training on the various aspects of the movement and their important roles within it
The International Leaders Learning Programme took place at the Camillian Pastoral Care Center in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 29th to July 12th. The Learning program will be in a hybrid mode, combining virtual(online) sessions and physical gatherings. The programme drew 24 participants from diverse countries, who benefited from the expertise of renowned resource persons including Tomas Michael, Jomy Abraham, Peter Akbar from Haggai International, Raiju Varghese, Dr. Edward Edezhath, Dr. Midhun Paul, and C.C. Joseph.
The 15th batch of the International Animators Learning Programme was led at the Camillian Pastoral Centre, Bangkok from 3rd July to 14th July 2024. With the increasing complexity of the issues that today's youth face, it is all the more important that we have well-trained animators in the various aspects of youth animation. This training is a small step in that direction.
17 participants from across 10 countries attended this holistic training, equipping themselves with skills needed to be better animators, mentors and pastors. The participants included 6 priests, 1 religious sister and 10 lay persons. The programme was coordinated by Jomy Abraham, supported by Sr. Jaya, and Fr. Simon Cheruvathoor as chaplain.
Well-known resources included Dr. Edward Edezhath, C.C. Joseph, Raiju Varghese, Tomas Michael, Peter Akbar and Dr. Midhun Paul facilitated the learning sessions. The programme concluded with a commissioning ceremony and mass, celebrated by Fr. Paul Trairong Multree, Bishop-Elect of Surat Thani, Thailand.
