Christian Retreat Counselling centers for children in Kerala

'Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"(Ecclesiastes 12:1).

The days of childhood and youth are indeed the very best time period in one's life span. But most of the people will understand and realize it only when they have crossed that period in their lives. 

Usually one's future depends greatly on his/her childhood days. What we learnt / nurtured during our young age will have high impact on our older days too. Hence it is the responsibility of the parents to direct their children towards their Heavenly Father Who is ever loving and compassionate. 

In today's dark world, there are many gadgets and apps which are cunningly used by satan as tools to mislead and separate God's children from HIM. Even the internet has a lot of hidden dangers to trap the young ones and ruin their precious lives. Social networking platforms like Facebook, twitter, whatsapp, mobile/video /online games all these contain more bad than good, especially to the teens and youth. 

In this circumstance, only God can protect and save the kids and youth from destruction. Hence the parents must try to send their children for God-centered Renewal seminars, Retreats, Psychological and spiritual counselling and personality development programs during holidays and whenever there is time and opportunity. 

There are many proven and Spirit-filled Catholic Christian Retreat and renewal centers in Kerala. Most of these centers hold special training classes and work shops for children and youth now and then. But the institution that is established and operated exclusively for children and youth is Christeen at Kottayam. This retreat and training center founded by Lay Missionary Ms P V Marykutty and team is conducting regular spiritual retreats, training programs, counselling services etc exclusively for the children and youth. 

Shalom Evangelism Team directed by Lay Missionary Bro Benny Punnathara also conducts periodical Bible conventions and seminars exclusively for youth. It is also a great opportunity for the youth to refresh and renew their relationship with their Heavenly Daddy Who is all affectionate and ever loving. 

Most of the Catholic Christian Retreat and Renewal Centers hold periodical special programs for the children and youth. Please check with them for more details. 

The list of Popular Christian Retreat and Counselling Centres in Kerala are given in another post. Please find it here:

http://spiritualitypostures.blogspot.in/2015/03/catholic-christian-retreat-centers-in.html

Personality Development - What is personality? What is individuality..?

We see and hear a lot about 'personality development training or courses' now-a-days! Many people misinterpret personality with individuality. To improve or develop a person's individual abilities or talents, certain trainings or confidence-building tactics are taught. This is widely commercialized these days.

Even personality has two sides. The external 'appearance of a person' and the 'internal character' side which makes his true sense! A person is the result of many aspects. His behavior or dealings with others is the result of his 'brought up' by parents, teachers, friends, the society etc.

The external appearance is valued much while assessing a candidate for certain jobs and appointments. What is to be weighed more is his 'true colors' that is temporarily hiding in him.

To some extend the individuality can be developed, by trying to remove any 'inferiority complex' or 'unknown fear' that is a hindrance to the growth of a person. In any case I feel "fear of the Lord" is the most important thing to develop in one's life.

It is very unfortunate if the 'Church' gives any importance to 'outward appearance' or the 'complexion' of the devotees. Because The Lord sees not the appearance but the heart of people.

So beware, "appearances are deceptive"...!