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'Courage to lead'
theme of SYM Seminar in Phnom Penh
PHNOM
PENH: 6th April 2006 -- Two hundred and six (206) people at three levels -
children, older youth, adult leaders - gathered at the Don Bosco Centre Phnom
Penh from 1-3 April to tackle a new project called CRoSS, Community
Reach-out Salesian Shelter. They gathered to be informed, formed and
transformed leaders of society.
The seminar, organised by
volunteer staff from the Don Bosco Children Fund, opened with enthusiasm and
optimism, and participants echoed song and cheer through the ice-breaker
activities which put them in a relaxed mood.
Animators and
facilitators with WYD Cologne experience outlined the three practical elements
of the theme: courage to think different, do differently, lead
differently. Mixing talks, songs, games and walk rally activities, they
ensured the leaders' willing participation. The activities climaxed with
several difficult and challenging 'scout' exercises.
The
seminar stressed the importance of relationships as the primary quality of
leadership. In fact the motto was a time to know and to grow together -
relationships build up leaders. The event ended with each participant
lighting the candle belonging to the person next to them as the six animators
led the two hundred non-Christian participatns in 'Jesus as light' song and
prayer.
(Note: A prayer that the minority Catholic
population will have the courage to proclaim God's Good News is kindly requested
from all austraLasia readers. LO).
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