Dimapur, Oct. 30 (EMN): The 1st Bible quiz competition 2017 organised by NCYM was held at Little Flower Higher Secondary School, Kohima, on October 29 on the theme “Know our Bible” with the Bishop of Kohima Rev. Dr. James Thoppil as the guest of honour.
In his message, he spoke about how the Bible is inspired by God and a nourishment for one’s soul. He encouraged the youth to keep in touch with the Bible and sustain one’s life by the word of God.
Dr. Neiviselie Simon Dzüvichü, president of Catholic Association of Nagaland also exhorted the gathering on the topic ‘Perspective of a Christian life.’
The programme was chaired by Akumnaro Longchar, while the invocation was delivered by Sister Mariam Kindo, and Miss Regina Razousinuo, president of NCYM, delivered the greetings.
Rev. Fr. G Lawrence Khing, NCYM director, spoke briefly on the importance of quiz competition. The quiz master was Rev. Fr. Francis Cheerangal, Principal of St Xavier’s College, Jalukie. Special numbers were presented by various groups and individuals.
Apart from the competition, a brief felicitation programme was organised in honour of Miss Vestal Sankhro, winner of Spelling Bee Champion 2017, and Ms Regina Razousinuo, winner of Governor’s Gold medallist. The programme ended with the declaration of the results wherein, Peren Region secured the first position. Zunheboto and Dimapur were declared winners in the second and third positions respectively. Two consolation prizes were given away to Wokha and Phek regions. All the winners and participants were given certificates along with cash. Altogether ten regions from across the Diocese of Kohima took part in the competition.
Zeneikho Benedict Pfiikha delivered the word of thanks, while the closing prayer was pronounced by Rev. Fr. Neisalhou Carolus Kuotsu, Vicar General, Diocese of Kohima.
