The Chakhesang Catholic Youth Association (CCYA) Convention 2025 is set to be held at Thenyizumi village, Phek district from January 17–20, 2025 under the theme “Be Transformed” (Romans 12:2).

Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima, Nagaland, and Rev. Fr. George Vekupa Rhakho, Administrator of St. Xavier College, Jalukie, will be the main celebrants.

John Tsulise Sangtam, Deputy Commissioner of Phek, Nagaland, will attend as the special guest on January 19, while Beituo Cyril Mepfhuo, President, Angami Catholic Youth Association, will grace the introductory session, and Nuvesayi Edward Hoshi, President, Chakhesang Catholic Association, will attend as the valedictory guest.

The resource persons for the convention include Rev. Fr. Kokto Kurian, Director of Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement; Rev. Fr. George Vekupa Rhakho, Administrator of St. Xavier College, Jalukie; and Avisa John, an aerobics and fitness instructor, lifeguard and swimming instructor, certified diet and nutrition counsellor, certified first aider, and physical education teacher in the Department of School Education.

The convention will begin with the introductory session on January 17 at 3:00 PM, featuring an invocation prayer by Theduseyi Victor, Catechist of St. Andrew Church, Thenyizumi; a welcome address by Rev. Fr. Charles Phom, Spiritual Animator; and greetings by Dr. Rosou Ronald Pohena, President of the Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM). The session will also include parish introductions by parish presidents and a Rosary, Confession, and Adoration at the Auxilium Convent, Thenyizumi.

On January 18, Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil will lead the Eucharistic Celebration, during which the new team of CCYA office bearers will be declared and blessed by the Bishop. The day will also feature workshops and sessions on topics such as “My Catholic Faith” and “The Church and Its Identity”, along with aerobic dance, a choral competition, and a skit competition.

On January 19, Rev. Fr. George Vekupa Rhakho will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration, followed by a felicitation programme that will include a presidential address by Zhovi David Zholia and a speech by the special guest. The convention will conclude in the evening with a valedictory session and an entertainment night.

The organisers have announced that over 500 delegates from five parishes are expected to participate in the convention.