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Of course, besides camps, other activities are also helpful to prepare the youth and integrate them into the life of the parish community.

This car wash was organized to raise funds for the youth who are participating in the World Youth Day in Sydney.



Of course, it soon degenerated into an all out water fight.

During their last year of catechism, we also had 2 camps. The Confirmation Initiation Camp, which doesn't really initiate anyone into anything particularly, was designed as a bonding camp where the youth, who although they have journeyed together for many years do not really know each other that well, might get to know each other better and have fun.

So there were lots of games and activities.







And other 'interesting' sessions which allowed them to just be themselves and let loose.
















And then we had the final Confirmation Camp where the students recapped their faith and where the bonding truly showed.





Exercise is an important feature of such camps. Especially when done by others and not me.





The camaraderie and friendships developed during these camps transformed these disparate characters into a truly cohesive groups of people.



And more bonding and fun on the beach doesn't hurt either.

It's been one heck of a year and I really enjoyed it. I hope that the kids did too. I don't regret taking this class. It has been a tough and gruelling year, with many obstacles, some completely unnecessary, put in our path. But with my great co-teacher Lillian and the support of the parish priest, Fr. Marshall, we pulled through. I hope the kids enjoyed the ride as much as I did.

Tomorrow, my last post on these kids and hopefully, the following day will see the post of the Mass at which the Sacrament of Confirmation was imposed. It was a great celebration and I hope you'll all enjoy it.