The annual camp of a new Catholic youth movement run by Jesuits in Bangladesh is providing a fresh approach to youth formation that many participants say is both fascinating and useful.
Around 70 students from across the country attended the MAGIS (Marching and Growing in Solidarity) Bangla camp held at St. Leo Church in Baromari in Mymensingh diocese from November 8 to 12.
Instead of conventional classroom-type activities, there were practical learning experiences such as bonding sessions, meditation, swimming, craftwork and sports. The participants also had to do daily domestic chores such as cooking and cleaning.
This alternative approach to youth formation focuses on physical, mental and spiritual changes in young people to help them observe life more closely and learn from experiences in order to be more successful in their future careers.
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