The official poster of the Youth Mission Animation Programme (YMAP) was formally unveiled, marking the launch of a new leadership formation initiative for young people across Kerala. Archbishop Varghese Chakkalakal, President of the Kerala Regional Latin Catholic Bishops’ Conference (KRLCBC), released the poster, underlining the Church’s commitment to nurturing youth leadership rooted in mission, service and Christian values.
The programme is organised by the KRLCBC Youth Commission in collaboration with Communio, an initiative of the Conference of Catholic Bishops’ of India (CCBI). YMAP is designed as a structured leadership training platform aimed at empowering young people with a strong sense of responsibility towards the Church and society.
Several Church leaders and youth representatives were present at the launch. Among them were Bishop Christudas Rajappan, General Secretary of the KRLCBC, and Bishop Dennis Kuruppassery, the newly elected Chairman of the KRLCBC Youth Commission. Fr Anoop Kalathithara OSJ, Executive Secretary of the Youth Commission, Mr Paul Jose, President of the Kerala Catholic Youth Movement Latin (KCYM Latin), and youth leaders from different parts of the state also attended.
Organisers announced that the first YMAP residential training programme will be held from January 16 to 18 in Kozhikode (Calicut). The sessions will focus on values-based leadership, mission orientation and active engagement in social and ecclesial life.
Through YMAP, the KRLCBC Youth Commission aims to form a new generation of committed Catholic leaders capable of responding creatively to contemporary challenges while remaining faithful to the Church’s mission. The unveiling of the poster marks the formal beginning of preparations and reflects a renewed emphasis on youth leadership and mission animation within the Latin Catholic Church in Kerala.
