CSSUM Annual Camp makes its return after five years

May 10, 2024

CHERAS: After a long hiatus, the Catholic Students’ Society of Universiti Malaya (CSSUM) successfully brought back its long awaited annual camp with the theme Let Faith Arise. The camp took place April 11-13 at the Church of St Francis of Assisi.

Fifty participants from educational institutions in Peninsular Malaysia attended. CSSUM provided a safe space for them to connect and grow in faith together, especially for those who did not return home during the Raya holidays.

There were numerous highlights during the camp. The multiple sessions by Bro Martin Steven OFM Cap, greatly assisted participants in understanding the relationship between their faith and themselves and improving it. Bro Marthin also introduced the Taizé Prayer, a first-time experience for almost all participants, who were deeply grateful for the peace and sense of faith it provided.

The Praise and Worship sessions, led by talented singers and musicians organised by CCCUM, were particularly significant as participants were seen singing proudly and dancing joyfully, all united in the common goal of praising God together, thus maintaining a positive and energetic atmosphere throughout the camp.

Additionally, the Games and Dynamics team coordinated numerous activities that brought joy and fostered bonding among participants. One of the most memorable activities was the Explorace, where participants were tasked with visiting multiple unique stations with different games around the church compound, aiming to accumulate as many points as possible. It felt like an exhilarating adventure, with the anticipation of what each challenge would bring, while also testing teamwork capabilities. Importantly, each activity held a valuable lesson directly related to the camp's theme or on our own faith.

The annual camp was a huge success because CSSUM had an amazing committee and supportive participants who came together and made it really enjoyable for everyone. The success of this event inspires CSSUM and every one of us to continue to provide more opportunities for students to deepen their faith while also making lasting connections.

Conclusively, it is the camp’s theme Let Faith Arise that we should carry in our daily lives so that we may inspire those around us alongside this journey of faith in life.