The AICUF Cell of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, hosted TESTIFY 2.0, themed “Faith in the Scroll Era,” on 27 August 2026 at the Seminar Hall. The intercollegiate event brought together students from Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim; Carmel College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Nuvem; Don Bosco College, Panjim; Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar; and Nirmala Institute of Education, creating a space for faith, fellowship and creative expression.
The programme commenced with an inaugural prayer and the welcome of the dignitaries, followed by addresses from Chief Guest Fr. Thomas Lobo, Administrator Fr. Antonio Salema, Acting Principal Ms. Ursula Barreto, and AICUF Convenor Fr. Ramiro Luis. The event featured a variety of competitions including Worship Unplugged (A Cappella), Sent Forth (Monologue), Faith in Focus (PPT), God in My Feed (Blog Writing), Faith Frames (Bible Storyboard), Beyond the Filter (Photography), Divine Notifications (Reel Making) and Holy Grin (Meme), encouraging participants to express and explore faith through contemporary art forms.
More than a competition, TESTIFY 2.0 celebrated the ability of young people to live and communicate their faith in today’s digital world. The event concluded with the announcement of the winners, with Nirmala Institute of Education securing First Place and Rosary College, Navelim securing Second Place. Coordinated by Gizane Menezes and Stephen Sampayo, the event successfully brought together students in a spirit of faith, creativity, fellowship and meaningful engagement, truly reflecting the essence of “Faith in the Scroll Era.”