RECAP: Viet Youth Basketball Tournament for Vocations (1/3/15)

On January 3rd, TNF Torrance along with other Đoàn from Thiếu Nhi Fatima and Thiếu Nhi Thánh Thể were invited to challenge one another and show off their skills in a friendly and fun basketball tournament. The event took place at St. Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank. It was hosted by Cha Nguyễn Tuấn Long (Tuyên Úy Thiếu Nhi Fatima) and Cha Nguyễn Huy Bảo (Tuyên Úy Ơn Gọi, CĐCGVN TGP Los Angeles) to promote vocations in our youth. A total of 12 Đoàn attended, bringing nearly 300 people to enjoy this event.

Players for TNF Torrance had been practicing for 3 weeks prior to game day. They even saved some time to practice during their holiday break to show their dedication and determination to win! In support, a few HT's gathered to make special jerseys for our boys. TNF Torrance players were uniformed in their royal blue t-shirt jerseys on the courts, each one representing their favorite number. The pep squad was also uniformed on the side lines in our blue polos, cheering proudly for our players.

In total, TNF Torrance participated in 4 games, and we had some players compete in a mini shoot-out competition! (Shout out to Chị Brenda who won $20 by making a 3-point shot and used it to buy us tacos!)  Although the winning trophy did not come home to with us, each member still showed great sportsmanship and stuck through it until the end, closing the day with mass at St. Finbar.

Not only was it a day full of fun in basketball but Cha Bảo had also prepared a trivia session with all Đoàn. Lucky winners got to receive prizes such as money, pens, chocolate, etc. The purpose of the trivia was to acknowledge that it is important for us as a Catholic youth group to understand and learn more about our religion, strengthen our faith, and follow the calling of God if that light were to ever shine at us. 

Cha Bảo also announced that he will be hosting a monthly dialogue catechism group this year at Maria Regina Catholic Church in Gardena. It will be on every fourth Wednesday of the month for those who are interested in learning more about our faith. For more information, you can contact him through email (bao_nguyen@la-archdiocese.org) or phone (909-500-3789).



Thank you to all those that came to support this event, especially the hosts and all your hard work. We hope to have another next year!

Chị  Lucy Ta 

Phụ Tá Nội Vụ
Đoàn Thiếu Nhi Fatima 
Đức Mẹ Truyền Tin Torrance