The CRI of Dimapur unit had organised a day programme for the Candidates of different religious institutions at Clare Bhavan Kacharigaon on 3 November 2019 from 9.45 am to 4:30 pm. It was a day of joy and gladness as the Candidates from around Dimapur gathered together for a get-together and to share the joy of being a Candidate Preparing to enter Religious Life.
The Programme began with a short prayer led by Rev. Fr. Benny James SDB the president of CRI Dimapur zone. Thereafter we were welcomed warmly with a welcome song by FCC candidates of Clare Bhavan followed by words of welcome by Fr. Benny James SDB wherein those accompanying the candidates were presented with small gifts. 
The programme was beautifully chaired by Sr. Rang Dila Veronica FMA. Fr. Sabu Joseph Chenackal, the Director of Pastoral Centre, Dimapur, animated the group through his own personal life experiences and shared his deep experience of God. Through his talk father made us to delve deep into our own lives which was an eye opening for everyone of us. Father has elevated our spiritual life and has boosted us to greater heights by sharing his life’s stories and examples.

The praise and worship sessions conducted by two young energetic Salesian’s bothers Cl. Kadena Elow Mario and Cl. Kame Gaisinrei Elias helped to personalize our experience of God.
At 1:00 pm we had lunch which was delicious and well prepared with love. After the lunch one Candidate from each institution shared a short speech on the topic “The joy of being a Candidate in preparation for religious life”. It was an enriching experience hearing from our companions their vast and rich experience of God in their lives. The sharing has strengthened our vocation. The panel discussion cleared our doubts and fears and has set us on fire to work for God more zealously. 
The Eucharistic celebration was meaningfully presided by Fr. Benny James SDB. The Gospel of the day was beautifully enacted by the candidates. There was an offertory procession in which one candidate from each congregation carried a symbol with a short prayer.

The photo session after mass has brought all of us together under the umbrella of God. The programme ended with tea. It was indeed a memorable day for all of us. We wholeheartedly thank and appreciate the CRI Unit of Dimapur under the leadership of Fr. Benny the president. Everything went off smoothly which had made a great impact on us. We pray that the CRI, Dimapur Zone flourish and conduct more of this kind of programme to encourage the young sprouting buds of the different institutions.
We feel proud and privileged to be part of CRI Dimapur zone who arranged this programme with outmost care, where everything was meticulously planned that we enjoy every bit of the programme. Once again ‘A Big Thank You’ to our CRI President Fr. Benny and all our Directors and Mistresses.

By FSMA Candidates Signal Angami