By Newman Anthony Levey in Bo
Three youth groups in the Catholic Diocese of Bo have over the weekend joined other youths across the world to commemorate the International Youth Day at St. Francis Hall in Bo.
The groups came from across the different districts in the Southern region to discuss leadership.
Speaking on the importance of their meeting last Saturday, Peter A. Bangura, Youth Coordinator at the Catholic Diocese of Bo, said that they should have commemorated the event on August 12, but decided to have it on August 20, 2020, in order to get other youths in the Catholic Church onboard.
He said they also invited other people to educate their members on the role of the youth in the building of the nation and the church.
He called on the various youth groups to have a frank discussion and speak about issues of how they could come together as young people of the church.
Giving a lecture on the role of a leader, the Coordinator for Caritas Bo, Alex Macavory said the day is worth commemorating. He said youths have played a pivotal role in the development of the church and encouraged them to continue in that direction.
Marcavory defines leadership as the act of guiding a team of individuals/groups to achieve a goal and said leaders should encourage others to achieve their goals. Macavory said to be a great leader, one has to learn.
“The August 10 situation in Sierra Leone was a bad example. The majority of those involved were youth. Youths should involve in meaningful things" he said.
He encouraged young people to emulate good examples in society and not the bad ones.
Rev. Fr. Brassay Johnbull spoke about developing Christian characteristics in young people said they should follow what is in the bible and be mindful of the things they say.
Joseph Moore, Secretary General, Catholic Young Adults Fellowship (CYAF) Bo Diocese, pleaded with the youths to come together and forget about their indifferences. Moore said the positions they hold in their various groups is a sacrifice because they are not on a salary.
A gospel singer Rev Justin Marva said as a citizen, he has a civil responsibility to talk to the people through his peace songs. He said youth should comport themselves and love one another.
He used the occasion to perform a peace song to educate people on avoiding violence and distributed copies of the song freely. He told the gathering that he is planning to tour all the districts in the country to sing the song and preach peace.
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