WANTOK Bosco, a Salesian Youth Movement activity has resumed after a span of two years.
More than 120 participants celebrated an enjoyable weekend in reflection, prayer, sharing and renewing their commitment of faith and action with the theme for the event, ‘Do all through love’.
The gathering was held at Don Bosco Technical School, (DBTS) Gabutu, Port Moresby from the 23rd to the 25th of September last week.
Sessions on the environment, self-care, strenna 2022 and social media were facilitated by advocators including Tereza Sovová, Fr Angel Sanchez and Fr Ambrose Pereira, while the night talks were presented by Fr Pedro Sachitula, SDB, Rector and George Isoaimo, member of the Pastoral team.
Mr Isoiamo, Jayson Jim, Greg Kuheu, Vincent Numbos and Leo Paraha welcomed the participants with an orientation program, organized interactive activities and games as part of the ‘ice breaker’ to allow smooth flow of the program.
Praying the rosary, nature meditation and celebrating the sacraments gave the participants an opportunity to dwell on God’s presence in their lives and boost their spirituality.
A simple Serenade of song, dance, and poems to honour and express our love for Our Blessed Mother was coordinated by Ms Marian Dai, Mr Greg, and Joanna Eko.
The participants were nourished physically by delicious meals. Every meal was well ahead of time and was laced with love, dedication, and prayer by the hospitality team, headed by Ms Adi Lydia and the team.
The Eucharistic celebrations and nature mediation were occasions to thank God for the beauty of nature all around. This was concretized through the planting of fruit trees.
The participants enjoyed the discipline, sessions, reflections, group work and games. Several expressed their gratitude for being part of the camp and their commitment to share what they have learnt.
A number of participants mentioned that the duration of the camp could be longer to give them time to deepen their experience with God and interact closely with the other participants.
WANTOK Bosco, is an overnight camp experience that highlights spirituality and faith. It is the climax of the youth clubs at Don Bosco Technical School, Gabutu.
The members of the clubs meet regularly for formation, fellowship, and service. The DBTS club members were joined by selected members from the youth groups of Sabama, Pari, Serokone, Gabutu and volunteers who organize the Sunday Oratory at Gabutu. All the participants were reminded that discipline, follow instructions and are committed to live their life of faith as Catholics and Christian’s was a prerequisite for the successful celebration of WANTOK Bosco.
Similar gatherings were held at other institutes who had the occasion to gather their youth leaders at their respective venues. The participants look forward to the World Youth Day and plan to raise funds for the event.