MANILA, February 1, 2010—Thousands of young directors and counselors have participated in the recent youth leadership training that was organized by the Columbian Squires, a youth organization of the Knights of Columbus.

The training was held at the Bishop W. Brasseur Hall St. Vincent Gymnasium in Baguio City last January 30, 2010.

Among those who participated were the squire circles from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) and Region I or the Ilocos Region.

This training is a response to the call of strengthening the Columbian Squires Circle and promoting an increase in the number of Circles in the Luzon Jurisdiction.

According to Jose Cuaresma, State Columbian Squires Chairman, the leadership seminar intended to train young leaders to have a working knowledge on Squires Program with special emphasis on the Squires Advancement Program.

Cuaresma said the training also aimed to motivate these young leaders to increase enthusiasm in advancing youth awareness and participation in the affairs of the Order and of the Church. (Kate Laceda)