ICYM Calcutta

_"He is not here; He has risen!"_ ( _Luke 24:6-7_ )
ICYM Calcutta wishes you a very *Happy Easter* ✝️✨🙏🏻 As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, may His love and grace shine brightly upon you and your loved ones and may the miracle of Easter bring you renewed faith, hope, and endless possibilities.

ICYM Calcutta wishes you a *Blessed Good Friday* ✝️🕊️ As we reflect on Jesus' sacrifice, may the solemnity of Good Friday deepen your faith and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ inspire you to live a life of forgiveness, compassion and love.

ICYM Calcutta wishes you a *Blessed Maundy Thursday* 🙏🏻✨ May the story of the Last Supper remind us of the power of love and the strength found in humility inspiring us to serve selflessly and love unconditionally, just as Jesus did for us.

ICYM Calcutta wishes you a *Blessed Palm Sunday* 🕊️🌿✨ May this Palm Sunday be a reminder that even in our lowest moments, God's love and grace can lift us and renew our spirits and may the wonders of this season and the beauty of this day fill your hearts with joy and your life with love.

Parish Animation Training of Trainers (PA ToT)
Organized by ICYM Calcutta
Topic: Rebuilding Youth Ministry
Date: March 17th, 2024
Resource Person: Fr. Sandip Michael Biswas
A wholesome training on Youth Ministry to help the trainers reach out to the dormant parishes and bring to life what has been lost.

Parish Animation for the youth of Holy Cross Church, Baligeria, by the Diocesan Executive team members who conducted a half day program on fostering the spirit of youth ministry at the parochial level.

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a *Blessed Ash Wednesday*🙏🏻
May this day bring you peace and spiritual insight. On this solemn occasion may you find strength in prayer, courage in sacrifice, and grace in repentance.

Results of DYC 2024_Green Vow Photography Pledge (Theme-based Photography Competition with a message to save nature)
Congratulations!!!

🏆1st Silvanus Suvo Das, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Midnapore
🏆2nd Chistle Rebecca Das, Infant Jesus Church, Behala, Calcutta
🏆3rd Johnson Michael, Stella Maris Church, Calcutta

DIOCESAN YOUTH CONVENTION (DYC) 2024
12-14th January
Sacred Heart High School & St. Agnes School, Kharagpur
Theme: Children, Obey your Parents in the Lord, for this is right

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes Our Diocesan Youth Director Sandip Michael Biswas a very *Happy Birthday!* May the Lord shower you with abundant blessings and continue to guide your journey in the youth ministry.✨

Witness History – Our First-Ever Green Diocesan Youth Convention 2024

🌱🍃 A New Era Begins: Join us as we pioneer a sustainable path, hosting our very first Green Diocesan Youth Convention.

🍁🌵 Environmental Commitment: Experience a convention dedicated to eco-conscious practices, demonstrating our commitment to a greener future.

🪴🍃 Innovative Initiatives: Explore how we're integrating sustainable solutions into every aspect of the convention for the first time.

🌲🌍 Be a Trailblazer: Embrace this historic moment as we collectively embark on a journey towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly convention.

Be part of the green revolution! Together, let's make a difference and safeguard the beauty of our planet for the generations yet to come.

ICYM Calcutta wishes you a Merry Christmas🎄🎅🏻🎁✨
May the light of Christ's love shine upon you this Christmas and guide your way and bringing you peace and happiness and may your hearts be lifted in praise for the wonderful gift of Jesus and the joy He brings to our lives. Once again a Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! ✨

Get ready for an extraordinary journey at the Diocesan Youth Convention 2024! Immerse yourself in soul-stirring Praise & Worship, experience the divine in Holy Eucharist and Taize Prayer. Fuel your growth with Leadership Sessions and Workshops, savour the vibrant Cultural Evening, unleash your talents in Inter-Parish Competitions, and kindle the night at the Bonfire. Join us for an unforgettable blend of spirituality, learning, and joy – it's an experience you won't want to miss!

The season of *Advent* holds profound significance, heralding the anticipatory period preceding the celebration of Christ's birth. This sacred interval symbolizes the hopeful waiting for the Messiah's arrival, fostering spiritual reflection and joyous expectation. *ICYM Calcutta* wishes you and your loved ones a season filled with the warmth of *hope*, the embrace of *peace*, the *joy* of shared blessings and the essence of *love* as we embark on this sacred journey together.

ICYM Calcutta is super thrilled to unveil the much-anticipated *Diocesan Youth Convention (DYC) 2024*, proudly organized by *Archdiocese of Calcutta* and co-hosted by *Sacred Heart High School and St. Agnes School, Kharagpur*. Save the dates, *January 12-14, 2024*, for a spiritually enriching experience that promises growth, community, and connection. This youth convention, guided by the theme *'Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right' (Ephesians 6:1)*, aims to foster a deep sense of obedience, respect, and righteousness.

As we embark on this transformative journey, we are delighted to share with you the *Official Logo* of the convention (attached above). The Diocesan Youth Convention 2024 logo beautifully encapsulates the essence of familial bonds and spiritual guidance as it intricately weaves the above theme into its design. The four hands adorned in distinct colours symbolizes the guiding role of parents and the obedient embrace of children. The design features two larger hands representing a father and a mother, cradling two smaller hands, a son and a daughter. The intertwined letters 'DYC' with an embedded cross signifies the harmonious union of faith. Additionally, the overarching hands, one representing Christ and the other representing a child, gracefully emphasize divine guidance and our individual journeys within the collective embrace of faith.

Join us in anticipation and spread the word—Diocesan Youth Convention 2024 is set to be a beacon of inspiration and unity!

On this solemn day of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, may His boundless love reign in your hearts, guiding you with wisdom and grace. Embrace the divine sovereignty with faith and gratitude, witnessing His eternal light in every step you take. ICYM Calcutta takes this opportunity to wish you all a blessed feast of Christ the King 👑

A very happy birthday to our Assistant Diocesan Youth Director (ADYD), Fr. Debabrata Michael Mukha. We are very happy to have you dear fr as our guide and mentor. On this special day, we pray for your good health and long life. God bless you dear fr.

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a *Blessed Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary*.✨ May you find strength in her example of faith, humility, and devotion, and may her intercession guide you on your spiritual journey. As we commemorate the birth of the one chosen to be the mother of Jesus, may your life also be filled with divine purpose and blessings.
We also wish you happy feast of Our Lady of Good Health. May our lady bless you with good health and keep you protected from harm, diseases and evil🙏🏻

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a *Happy Feast of St Teresa of Calcutta.* Mother has been a light for countless people. Remembering her selflessness, we pray that like her we may too have a heart as beautiful, pure, and spotless, as we continue to let her words of love and faith inspire us each day.✨

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a *Happy Teachers' Day*. Teachers play a very important role in every student's life. It is the teacher who inculcates good values and wisdom. We take this opportunity to honour and respect the contribution of teachers all over the world as they light the way for us and countless generations to come.✨

*ICYM Calcutta* Remembers *Saint Teresa of Calcutta* on her Birthday, as Mother allowed the thirsting love of Jesus on the Cross to become a living flame within her and became the light of His love to all. On this auspicious occasion we pray that through her teachings we may allow Jesus to pe*****te and possess our whole being so completely that our lives, too, may radiate His light and love to others.✨

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a very *Happy Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary*✨. On this special day, may the blessings of the Blessed Virgin Mary fill your heart with joy, peace and hope🙏🏻

Glimpses of
NATIONAL YOUTH SUNDAY 2023
13th August @ Holy Family Church, Kestopur

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a *Happy Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady* into heaven. This day which honours the faith and devotion of the Virgin Mary serves as a reminder of the Blessed Mother's love and direction. May the blessings of the Virgin Mary's ascension bring peace, grace, and joy to your life.
Happy Feast and Happy Independence Day. Jai Hind 🇮🇳

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes all our young people a very *Happy International Youth Day.* Youth are the backbone of the world, possessing the ability to see the beauty in all things. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old. On this special day, let's pledge to work together in making the world a better place for everyone to live and thrive.✨

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a *Happy Feast of St Clare of Assisi*, Patron Saint of Eye disease, Goldsmiths, Laundry, Television, Bicycle Messengers, Good Weather, Needleworkers, Remote Viewing, Extrasensory. Let us be inspired and follow her example to live a life in a spirit of piety, penitence, humility and charity while staying steadfast in faith and forward in hope.✨

*ICYM Calcutta* wishes you a very *Happy Feast of St. Lawrence of Rome* the patron saint of the children, poor people, cooks and comedians to name but a few. Through this intersession we pray for all those struggling with poverty that they may be delivered and given peace of mind and soul.✨

*ICYM Calcutta* is organising an *OLD CLOTHES DRIVE* on 13th August 2023, at Holy Family Church Kestopour. Help us spread kindness and love. Your small efforts will be deeply appreciated!✨
**Please donate clothes that are in good condition

ICYM Calcutta wishes you a Happy Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne. Being the patron saints for parents and grandparents, we seek their guidance as we reflect on the importance of family and love.✨