Holy Cross Church, Cordel, Kulshekar

Our Associations

Cathelic Sabha Manglore Pradesh

Charismatic Group

Cordel Choir

Indian Catholic Youth Movement

Legion of Mary - Senior

Legion of Mary - Junior

St. Vincent De Paul

The Organization of Altar Boys

Third Order

	New Members

	United in Christ

	Of Late Memory

	Word of God

Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM)

Short History

Young age is a very crucial period. It is a golden and a very important phase in ones life as it is the time of achievements, if used in the right direction, but can be dangerous if mislead. Thus to guide the youth of our community and make proper use of the youth power for the betterment of the society the Catholic Youth Movement came into existence, in Mangalore diocese in the year 1947. At present Rev. Fr. Anil D’souza is the diocese director of the Mangalore chapter.

In Cordel, CYM unit was started in the year 1950. From the time of its establishment to 1957 it was open only for boys. Since 1957 both boys and girls can be a part of this unit. Gradually CYM was revised as ICYM, being the Indian chapter.

The forthcoming year will be of great and special importance for ICYM, as it will be celebrating its “Diamond Jubilee”.

Who can join this unit?

Parishioners between the age limit of 18-28 years can be a member of this unit.

The youth of ICYM actively take part in various activities organized by the parish council. The association encourages the youth to take part in leadership and interpersonal skill development programmes and thus help them play a very important role in building the church. ICYM also guides, solves problems and tries to fulfill the needs of the youth. They are taught to be independent, honest, hardworking, and obedient.

As stated earlier young age is a crucial period in ones life. Necessary guidance is required for the youth and so ICYM helps in moulding them at this juncture.

In Cordel, we conduct meetings every second and fourth Sundays of the month after the 7:30 mass. The day before the meeting, the cabinet members come together and decide upon an agenda for the next day.

At present there are 35 members in ICYM, Cordel Unit.

List of Present Office Bearers

Director	:	Rev. Fr. Valerian Pinto
President	:	Mr. Lionel Dias
Vice- President	:	Mr. Rollen Rodrigues
Secretary	:	Ms. Vinitha Renita D’souza
Joint Secretary	:	Ms. Rolin Saldanha
Auditor	:	Ms. Ophilia Lobo
Sports Secretary	:	Mr. Alban D’souza
Cultural Secretary	:	Ms. Brycie Rodrigues
Liturgical Secretary	:	Ms. Zeena D’costa
Amcho Yuvak Representative	:	Mr. Ajantha D’almeida
Warado Representative	:	Mr. Ashwin Noronha

From the day of its existence, the youth of ICYM have always been and still remain to be active and strive hard under the motto, “Leadership through Service.”