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CATECHETICAL ANTHEM CATECHETICAL LOGO CATECHETICAL PLEDGE
We are bound together In the name of God / I, the
With the Chords of love catechism student / pledge
To build a community
myself / to be faithful to my call
To learn and grow
/ towards universal brotherhood
Proclaiming one faith in Trinity / and Christian holiness. I love
Living our true identity my Church. I am proud of / its
Lighting the lamp of Charity
rich and varied spiritual heritage.
Leading a life of Sanctity
I pledge myself / to abide by
We are blend together the teachings of the Church.
With the strings of Hope I shall attend / the catechism
As branches of the Vine
classes regularly. I pledge to
To bear much fruit
DEPARTMENT OF CATECHESIS respect and honor / the Pope,
God is our Loving Father dear 1B/32, N.E.A., Old Rajender Nagar, Major Archbishop / Archbishop
We confess Jesus our Saviour New Delhi – 110 060 / the parish priest / teachers
Spirit our Holy sanctifier Phone: 011-25759160
/ and my parents. Lord Jesus,
St. Thomas, our heavenly E-mail: [email protected]
patron here. Website : www.catechismfaridabad.com bless all of us.
Royalthotz, New Delhi-9971072326
 SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION 2018-19 SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION 2018-19
RANK HOLDERS RANK HOLDERS

ANNA ELIZABETH SANTHOSH, RIYA JOHNY, JASOLA, JESSICA ANN SANOJ, IVIN B MATHEW, LMC GURGAON, RIYA VARGHESE, MOTIAKHAN, AENGELA SOY, KALKAJI,
LMC GURGAON, CLASS-1, 2ND RANK GURUGRAM ST CLARET, CLASS-7, 1ST RANK CLASS-7, 2ND RANK CLASS-7, 3RD RANK
CLASS-1, 1ST RANK CLASS-1, 3RD RANK

EMIN JOSE, LMC GURGAON, JIANNA JAISON, AYA NAGAR, JOANNE SAJU, PALAM, ANTO JOSE, INDIRAPURAM-VAISHALI, ANNA LIZA MATHEW, LADO SARAI, ALINA MATHEW, PALAM,
CLASS-2, 1ST RANK CLASS-2, 2ND RANK CLASS-2, 3RD RANK CLASS-8, 1ST RANK CLASS-8, 2ND RANK CLASS-8, 3RD RANK

SREYA SHANTY, ASHOK VIHAR, ADON SUNIL, TAGORE GARDEN, MARC THOMAS, NOIDA, ALANA SEBY, HARI NAGAR, AMAL MATHEWS TOM, ALFRED JIJI, DILSHAD GARDEN,
CLASS-3, 1ST RANK CLASS-3, 2ND RANK CLASS-3, 3RD RANK CLASS-9, 1ST RANK BURARI, CLASS-9, 2ND RANK CLASS-9, 3RD RANK

JASMINE SAJI, MAYUR VIHAR-3, SAVIO JOSE, GREATER NOIDA, JISSIL SAJAN, LADO SARAI, ANANYA JAISON, KALKAJI, BLESSY THOMAS, BURARI, ABIN P. BINOY, GEETA COLONY,
CLASS-4, 1ST RANK CLASS-4, 2ND RANK CLASS-4, 3RD RANK CLASS-10, 1ST RANK CLASS-10, 2ND RANK CLASS-10, 3RD RANK

ALAN MATHEW, TAGORE GARDEN, RIYU SHEELU, VIKASPURI, LIYA MARIA AJI, NEB SARAI, REMYA SAJI, PALAM, JOMILIN JOHN, LADO SARAI, SANYO SABU, LADO SARAI,
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 FARIDABAD DIOCESAN CATECHETICAL COMMISSION
Diocese of Faridabad at a Glance
Name Designation Telephone Number
Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara Bishop 9716525555 Heavenly Patron St.Thomas Apostle
Fr. Santo Puthumanakunnath M.C.B.S Director 9773903775 Head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis
Mr.Regi Thomas Secretary 9891303293 Head of the Syro Malabar
Cardinal Mar George Allencherry
Mr. Jacob Thomas Jt. Secretary 9818171996 Church
Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Giambattista Diquattro
CATECHETICAL ZONES Archbishop Kuriakose
Our Bishop
SOUTH ZONE NORTH ZONE WEST ZONE EAST ZONE Bharanikulangara
Aya Nagar Ashok Vihar Dwarka Dilshad Garden Cathedral Kristuraja Cathedral, Faridabad
Faridabad, Population 150000
Gurgaon St.Claret Indirapuram &
Kristuraja Cathe- Burari National Capital Territory of Delhi,
Vaishali
dral
Hariyana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh,
Faridabad,
St.Peter’s Mass Karol Bagh Gurgaon S.H. Geeta Colony Area of the Diocese Jammu and Kashmir and two dis-
Center tricts of Uttar Pradesh - Ghaziabad and
Gurgaon Lourdes Mayur Vihar Ph.I Gautam Buddh Nagar
Kalkaji Kingsway Camp Parishes & Mass Centers 46
Matha
Motiakhan Mayur Vihar Ph.II Priests 72
Lado Sarai Hari Nagar
(Paharganj) & IP Extention Sisters 855
Motiakhan Churches 15
Jasola Janakpuri Mayur Vihar Ph.III
(Gole Dak Khana)
Chapels 50
Pushp Vihar Rohini Mahipalpur Noida
Religious Houses For Men 24
R.K.Puram Shahbad Najafgarh Sahibabad Religious Houses for Women 163
South Extn. Tagore Garden Palam Greater Noida
Educational Institutions 32
Sanjoepuram Vikaspuri
Health Care Centers 12
Social Welfare Programmes 37
CATECHETICAL UNIT OUT SIDE DELHI REGION
Central Office
Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Bhatinda
1B/32, N.E.A., Old Rajender Nagar, New Delhi-110060 Tel.: 011-25759160
E-mail: [email protected] Website:www.catechismfaridabad.com
CATECHISM PROMOTERS
NORTH ZONE SOUTH ZONE
Motto of the year 2019 -2020
1. Mr. Jacob Thomas, Jasola 1. Mr. Antony P, Burari CATECHESIS TO PROMOTE PURITY OF MIND AND BODY
2. Mathew Mathai, Lado Sarai 2. Mrs. Aleyamma Abraham, Karol Bagh
3. Thomas C.V., South Ex 3. Mrs. Mini Martin, Tagore Garden Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? For
4. Mr. Kunjumon K Joseph, Kalkaji 4. Mr. Chacko V.C., Ashok Vihar God’s temple is holy and you are that temple (1 Cor.3:16). God created us in His
image and likeness to dwell in us. It reminds us of the importance to keep our body
EAST ZONE WEST ZONE and mind in utmost cleanliness and purity. So, any sin like adultery, drugs, alcohol,
1. Mr. Jose Kappil, Hari Nagar. 1. Mr. Sebastian V. Kolleri, Mayur Vihar Ph. III
smoking etc. destroys this temple of God. St. Maria Goretti is a great example for us.
2. Mr. Jijo K.K, Dwarka 2. Mr. Johnykutty CA, Mayur Vihar Ph. I
3. Mr. Francis T. Louis, Palam 3. Mr. P.P. James, Mayur Vihar-2 & I.P. Extn. Through her life she showed us how to keep ourselves pure even when facing death.
4. Mr. Biju Mathew, Gurgaon 4. Mr. Joseph Chacko, Dilshad Garden She chose death rather than sin. We are the living temples of Jesus Christ hence we
should abstain from all types of sins in thoughts, words and deeds.

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SYLLABUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020 General Information
The academic year is divided into two semesters. First and second semester 1. CATECHISM
consist of 18 & 17 Classes respectively. The syllabus will be as follows: Catechism is education in the faith of Children, youth and adults which
includes the teaching of Christian doctrine, imparted in an organic and
systematic way, with a view of initiating the hearers into the fullness of
Std Text Book Add. Text Bible Text Book Add. Texts Bible Christian life. It is the mission and task entrusted to the Church by the Lord,
Class I 1-7 8-15
to safeguard and impart faith. Catechesis is to present the sacred doctrines
of faith and morals, and make it acceptable and experiential to the faithful,
Class II 1-7 8-15
especially the children.
Class IIII 1-7 8-15
2. ACADEMIC YEAR
Class IV 1-7 1-2 Mt. 1-4 8-15 3-4 Mt. 5-8
Sunday School academic year shall be from the Last Sunday of June to the
Class V 1-7 1-2 Mt. 9-12 8-15 3-4 Mt. 13-16
last Sunday of April every year. The units shall take utmost care not to give
Class VI 1-7 1-2 Mt. 17-22 8-15 3-4 Mt. 23-28 unnecessary holidays for Catechism classes.
Class VII 1-7 1-2 Lk. 1-6 8-15 3-4 Lk. 7-12
3. CLASSES
Class VIII 1-7 1-2 Lk. 13-18 8-15 3-4 Lk. 19-24
As far as possible the units shall conduct classes for all the sections from
Class IX 1-7 1-2 Mk. 1-8 8-15 3-4 Mk. 9-16
KG to XII Standard. Lack of enough number of students and teachers may
Class X 1-7 Jn. 1-10 8-15 Jn. 11-21 necessitate clubbing two classes together. In such a situation, the unit is
Class XI 1-6 7-12 free to choose which texts shall be followed in the particular section.
Class XII 1-6 7-12 4. CATECHETICAL ASSEMBLY
Each unit shall conduct an Assembly prior to Sunday classes. The assembly
will consist of an Anthem, a Pledge, a Prayer and listening to recent Church
news, Bible reading, Group Activities etc.

5. DURATION
Duration of catechism classes should be minimum one hour.

6. FAMILY CHATECHISM HOUR (FCH)

Family is the cradle of catechesis. It is an intensive catechism hour in the
families on saturdays to study catechism. It is advisable to keep same hour
in a parish.

2019 7. TEXT BOOK AND DIARY

Each student shall have a copy of the text book prescribed for the respective
section and the catechetical diary prepared every year. Catechetical diary is
•• Last Date of Registration - 28th July (Sunday). a handbook with all necessary information on Sunday School academic year.
•• Date of exam - : 29th September 2019, Sunday 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm 8. EXAMINATIONS
This year the registraion will be online for details visit ; There will be two semester examinations on 17th November 2019, Sunday
www.catechismfaridabad.com and 29th March 2020, Sunday respectively. Minimum 40% (including Int.
Portion- : Deuteronomy:12-21, Sirach :11-17, Assessment) marks is required to pass the examination..
St.Mathew-19-28, Revelation: 17-22. •• Every unit shall try to stick to the timing as far as possible unless there
is any sufficient reason otherwise.

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•• Question papers shall be prepared for each section separately and participation the pious association and family units, readiness to help others
provided from the centre. etc. Internal assessment should be marked in each semester.

9. PERCENTAGE FOR SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 12. USAGE OF HOLY BIBLE

Bible and General / Follow RSV / NRSV Bible in English or POC in Malayalam for Catechism
Text Saints Internal
Class Common Church Total and Logos examinations.
Book Book Assessment
prayers News
1 13. MODEL SUNDAY SCHOOL
2 90 10 100 On the basis of promoter visit and further investigations, few catechism
3 units will be announced as Model Sunday School every year.
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14. ATTENDANCE
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Minimum 50% of attendance in the catechism class is mandatory for
6 students to appear for the examinations.
60 10 + 5 10 5 10 100
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8 15. PRIZES AND AWARDS
9 Each standard will have Ist, 2nd and 3rd study prizes. The students who
10 70 10 + 5 5 10 100 score top marks and full attendance will be awarded.
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80 10 10 100 16. CATECHETICAL SCHOLARSHIPS
12
Those who score 90% and above upto 5th Class and 80% and above
10. PERCENTAGE FOR SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION marks from Class-6 to 12 (both examinations) are eligible for Scholarship
Examinations. Different Grades Certificates will be issued for those who
Bible and General
Saints have got 70% and above marks in scholarship examinations.
Class Text Book Common Church Total
Book
prayers News
1 17. SUNDAY SCHOOL CERTIFICATES
2 Questions will be only from text book 100 Sunday school certificates shall be given to all the students who complete
3 tenth and twelth classes of the Sunday School.
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18. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
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Catechism teachers have to give living witness to the children in the
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65 20 10 5 100 community. Each unit should have a Head Teacher (HM), Secretary,
7 sufficient number of teachers and some auxiliary staff for substitution in the
8 case of absence of a regular teacher. It is advised that the head teacher
9 may be changed after a period of 3-5 years.
10 75 20 5 100 •• No class should be missed due to absence of teachers.
11 •• It is advisable that the teachers shall not be shifted from one section to
95 5 100 another frequently and unnecessarily.
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•• Teachers shall be those who are brought up in Catholic faith, frequenting
11. INTERNAL ASSESSMENT SCHEME (IAS) the sacraments, accepted in the community, regular in the class and
Internal assessment is aimed at evaluating the Christian spirit and values undergone orientation.
in the life of a catechism student. The class teacher should note down •• Teachers shall prepare the lessons in advance.
the assessment of the student based on the character, sacramental life, •• Regular Staff meetings shall be conducted on a monthly basis.
prayer life, behaviour in the Church, involvement in the parish activities, •• Secretary has to write the minutes of the meeting.

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•• Teachers shall maintain attendance registers. 25. CATECHETICAL DIGITAL LIBRARY & SMART CLASSROOM
•• HM shall be a parish/mass centre committee member too. A collection of (about 500) films on Bible, Saints and Moral Values are available
•• Sufficient fund should be sanctioned from the parish for Catechism. at catechism department. The list of them are published in the website. Those
who want any of them can copy free of cost by contacting catechism director. It
19. SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES is advisable to start Smart Classroom in each parish for this purpose.
(SSTEPS)
26. SACRAMENTS
Catechism Teachers Training Programme will be conducted thrice in an year.
Students shall be encouraged to receive sacraments of Confession and
•• Orientation Seminar, which will be done in the beginning of this
academic year. Holy Communion frequently.
•• A teacher’s convention •• They shall be familiarized with prayers and songs of the Holy Mass.
•• Catechism Teacher’s Training Course (CTTC) for two days. •• It is advisable that the second reading of Sunday shall be read by a
Sunday School student.
•• Advanced Catechism Training (ACT).
•• Transliterated texts are available and should be used by those who can
20. TEACHER’S DAY not read or write in Malayalam.
Teachers’ Day will be celebrated on the following Sunday of the feast of •• There shall be special preparation for First Holy Communion and
St.Charles Boromeo (4th November), the patron of catechism teachers. Confirmation.
This day is specially set apart to remember and honour the teachers. The •• Students shall be administered First Holy Communion preferably in the
gathering of all the teachers will be held on this day at unit level. fourth standard.
21. CATECHETICAL DAY 27. ALTAR SERVERS
Every unit shall celebrate Faith Formation Sunday given in the calendar in Altar Servers shall be trained from among the Sunday School students.
order to give awareness to the whole parish on the need of Catechesis. Mass
shall be celebrated focussing on faith formation and giving more participation 28. CHILDREN’S CHOIR GROUP
for children, meetings and seminars shall be conducted for parents, teachers Each unit shall form a student choir group and will give them opportunities
shall be honoured on the day, talented students shall be awarded etc. to sing during Holy Mass and other occasions.
22. BIBLE DAY 29. WEBSITE: WWW.CATECHISMFARIDABAD.COM
All the units have to arrange some biblical programmes on this day in order Website contains all details of the Department of Catechesis, Diocese of
to propagate the message of Bible, Programmes like Skits, Songs, Bible Faridabad. News, information about the Catechetical Units, circulars, study
quiz etc. can be arranged. materials, Photo and Video Galleries etc are also available in the website.
23. CATECHETICAL LITERAL ART PROGRAMMES (CLAP) 30. STUDENTS CORNER
It is advisable to conduct short meetings with small cultural programs The students can upload their creative works such as articles, stories,
during important days like Parish feast day, Independence Day, Mission poems, paintings, PPT etc through the link POST YOUR ARTICLE in the
Sunday, Christmas etc. to highlight the importance of the event and to give website. The selected will be published on the page STUDENTS CORNER
opportunity to children to develop their talents. in the website.
24. CATECHETICAL LIBRARY 31. CHILDREN’S CONVENTION
It is good to have a library for each catechetical units for reference and There will be Children’s Convention every year. The zonal wise convention
use of teachers and students. It helps to develop the reading habits of the will be conducted according to the convenience of respective zones.
children especially of spiritual books.

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 CATECHETICAL YEAR PLANNER 2019-20 CATECHETICAL YEAR PLANNER 2019-20
SEMESTER- I SEPTEMBER 2019
JUNE 2019 01 Sunday Class-9, 8 Days Of Lent Begins, Lk.17:11-19, 1 Tess:2:1-12
30 Sunday Catechism Academic Year Diocesan Level Inauguration 05 Thursday St. Mother Teresa Of Kolkata
& Teachers Seminar, Lk: 6:27-36, 1 Cor.9:19-27 07 Saturday Nativity Of Mother Mary, Mt:1:1-16, Rev: 12:1-6
08 Sunday Class-10, Lk.18:35-43, 2 Tess. 1:3-10
JULY 2019 (Season Of Elija Sleeva Moses)
03 Wednesday Dukhrana – Feast Of St. Thomas. Jn: 20:24-29, 13 Friday St. John Chrysostom
Eph: 2:19-22 14 Saturday Exaltation Of The Holy Cross
07 Sunday Class-1, Sunday School Re-Opens at Unit Level. 15 Sunday Class -11,Mt:4:12-17, Phil.2:1-11
lk: 12:22-34, 1 Cor.14:1-12 21 Saturday St. Mathew
14 Sunday Class-2, Lk: 12:57-13:5, 1Cor. 10: 23-31 22 Sunday Class -12,Mt: 17:14-21, Phil.3:1-11
15 Monday St. Kuriakose, Feast Of Our Archbishop 27 Friday St. Vincent De Paul
16 Tuesday Our Lady Of Mount Carmel 28 Saturday St.Michael, St.Gabriel And St.Raphael
21 Sunday Class-3, Lk.13:22-30, 1 Cor.16:1-14. 29 Sunday Class -13, Mt. 15:21-28, Phil.:4:4-9,
25 Thursday St. Jacob The Apostle Logos Quiz Competition 2019
26 Friday St.Joachim & St.Anna (Parents Of Mother Mary) 30 Monday St. Jerome
& 70 Disciples Of Jesus
27 Saturday St. Alphonsa,Jn.12:20-26, Gal 2:19-21 OCTOBER-2019
28 Sunday Class-4, (Season Of Kaitha) Lk: 14:7-14, 1 Cor: 1 :9-16, 01 Tuesday St. Teresa Of Child Jesus
Last Date For Registration Of Logos Quiz 2019. 02 Wednesday Archangels
31 Wednesday St.Ignatius Layola 04 Friday St. Francis Assisi
06 Sunday Class-14, Mt: 20:1-16, 2 Cor: 2:12-17
AUGUST 2019 13 Sunday Class-15, Lk: 8: 41-56, Gal: 5:16-26
01 Thursday 15 Days Of Lent Begins 15 Tuesday St. Theresa Of Avila
03 Saturday St. John Maria Vianny –Patron Saint Of Priests 16 Wednesday Bl. Thevarparampil Kunjachan
04 Sunday Class-5, Lk.15:11-32, 2 Cor.3:4-12. 17 Thursday St. Ignatius Of Antioch
06 Tuesday Transfiguration Of Our Lord. 18 Friday St. Luke
08 Thursday St. Dominic 20 Sunday Class-16, Mt.10:1-15, 1 Cor. 9:13-18, Mission Sunday.
09 Friday Mar Mari, Disciple Of Mar Addai 27 Sunday Class-17, Mt. 22: 23-33, 1 Thimo: 5:1-10.
10 Saturday St.Clare 28 Monday St. Simon& St. Judethadeus (The Apostles)
11 Sunday Class-6, Jn: 9:1-12, 2Cor: 7:1-11
14 Wednesday St. Maxmillian Colbe NOVEMBER 2019
15 Thursday Feast Of Assumption Of Our Lady (Day Of Obligation), 01 Friday All Saints Day, Mt: 24. 15-24, Mt. 5:1-12, Rev. 2.1-4
Indian Independence Day (Jn: 2:1-12, Rom. 16:17-27) 02 Saturday All Souls Day, Jn: 11:17-27, 1 Cor:15: 51-58
18 Sunday Class-7, Mk: 7: 1-13, 2 Cor. 10: 12-18 03 Sunday Class-18, Mt: 16:13-19,1 Cor: 13: 1-13,
21 Wednesday St. Pius X Season Of Dedication Of Church
24 Saturday St.Bartholomew, The Apostle 04 Monday St. Charles Borromeo - Patron Saint Of
25 Sunday Class-8, Lk: 16:19-31, 2Cor. 12: 14-21 Catechism Teachers, Catechism Teachers Day
28 Wednesday St. Augustine 05 Tuesday St. Zacharia & St. Elizabeth
29 Thursday St. Euphrasia 08 Friday Santhome Bible Convention -First Day
09 Saturday Santhome Bible Convention- Second Day

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 CATECHETICAL YEAR PLANNER 2019-20 CATECHETICAL YEAR PLANNER 2019-20
10 Sunday Santhome Bible Convention- Final Day FEBRUARY 2020
17 Sunday First Semester Examination,Jn. 2:13-22, Heb: 9.5-15 02 Sunday Class-11, Presentation Of Our Lord
09 Sunday Class-12, Annual Exam For Classes 10 &12
16 Sunday Class-13
SEMESTER II 23 Sunday Catechism Teachers’ Convention 30Pethurtha,
50 Days Lent Begins (50 Nombu)
24 Sunday Class-1, First Semester Exam Result,
24 Monday Ash Monday, Feast Of Vibhoothi
Feast Of Christ The King, Mt. 22:41-46, Heb: 9:16-28
30 Friday St. Andrews
MARCH 2020
DECEMBER 2019 01 Sunday Class-14
08 Sunday Class-15
01 Sunday Class-2, 25 Days Lent Begins (25 Nombu),
15 Sunday Class-16
First Sunday Of Annunciation, Lk. 1:5-25,Eph: 5:21-6:4
19 Thursday Feast Of St. Joseph
03 Tuesday St. Francis Xavier.
22 Sunday Class-17
07 Saturday Immaculate Conception Of Our Lady (Amalolbhavam),
29 Sunday Annual Examination
08 Sunday Class-3, Lk: 1:26-38, Col: 4:2-6
14 Saturday St. John Of The Cross.
APRIL 2020
15 Sunday Class-4, Lk: 1:57-66, Eph.3:1-13
18 Wednesday Miraculous Cross At Mylapore 05 Sunday Palm Sunday - Annual Examination Result Publication
22 Sunday Class-5, Mt: 1: 18-24, Eph: 5: 5-21 09 Thursday Maundy Thursday
25 Wednesday Christmas, Nativity Of Our Lord, Lk:2:1-20, 10 Friday Good Friday
Gal:3:15-4:6,Season Of Nativity 11 Saturday Holy Saturday
26 Thursday St. Stephen 12 Sunday Easter
27 Friday St. John, The Apostle 13 Monday Day To Submit The List Of Scholarship Students
28 Saturday Holy Childhood Day (The Infants’ Day) 19 Sunday Scholarship Examination
29 Sunday Class-6, Mt:2:1-12 (Mt. 2.1-23), Gal. 4:21- 5:1, 26 Sunday Scholarship Valuation &Result Publication
Holy Family Day
31 Tuesday End Of The Year. MAY 2020
01 Friday St. Joseph The Worker
JANUARY 2020 21 Thursday Ascension Of Our Lord
01 Wednesday New Year Day 31 Sunday Pentecost Sunday
03 Friday St. Chavara Kuriakose Elias
05 Sunday Class-7, Season Of Deneha JUNE 2020
06 Monday Epiphany 07 Sunday Trinity Sunday
12 Sunday Class-8 11 Thursday Corpus Christi
17 Friday St. Anthony Of Egypt 19 Friday Sacred Heart Of Jesus
19 Sunday Class-9 28 Sunday New Catechetical Year Begins
20 Monday St. Sebastian 29 Monday St. Peter & St. Paul
25 Saturday Conversion Of St. Paul
26 Sunday Class-10
31 Friday St. John Bosco

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 A Brief History Of Syro-Malabar Church Landmarks in the History of Syro-Malabar Church
The Syro-Malabar Church was known as the Church of St.Thomas Christians until Year History
the 18th century because it was founded by St.Thomas, one of the Apostles of Jesus
AD 52 Arrival of St. Thomas the Apostle at Kodungallur
Christ. He landed at Cranganore, (Kodungalloor) Kerala in 52 AD, and founded seven
Christian communities at Palayur, Kodungalloor, Kokkamangalam, Kottakavu (Parur), 72 Martyrdom of St. Thomas near Mylapore
Quilon, Niranam and Nilakkal. St.Thomas died as a martyr at Chinnamalai in Mylapore, 345 Arrival of Thomas of Cana in Kerala
Tamil Nadu in 72 AD. He was stabbed by some Brahmins for refusing to take part in the
worship of a Hindu Goddess. The tomb of the Apostle is venerated at the Little Mount, 1498 Vasco da Gama arrives at Kozhikode
Mylapore, Chennai. Thus Christianity in India is as old as Christianity itself. 1502 Vasco da Gama arrives at Kochi
Though the Syro-Malabar Church existed outside the Roman empire, it maintained
1523 The Portuguese excavate tomb of St.Thomas at Mylapore
communion with the Church of Rome, through East Syrian or Chaldean or Babylonian
Church. In 345 under the leadership of Thomas of Knanai, a group of Christians from 1597 Mar Abraham, the last of East Syrian bishops dies at Angamaly
Persian Empire migrated to Southern part of India and their descendants are called 1599 Synod of Diamper (Udayamperur)
Knanites. They also belong to Syro-Malabar Church.
With the Portuguese colonization in the 16th century. European Bishops from the 1653 The Coonan Cross Oath
Latin Church were appointed by the Pope to govern the St. Thomas Christians. During 1658 Joseph Sebastiani, O.C.D, made vicar apostolic of Malabar
this period (1653-1887) many divisions took place in the Syro-Malabar Church, in its
attempt to get rid of the rule of the Latin Bishops, who often gave little value to the ancient 1663 Bishop Chandy Parambil appointed vicar apostolic
system of administration and Christian heritage. The last Bishop appointed by the East 1700 St. Thomas Christians come under double jurisdiction: The Propaganda rep-
Syrian Patriarch died in 1597 and the Portuguese tightened their control over the Syro- resented by the Carmelite vicar apostolic of Varapuzha and Padroado repre-
sented by the Archbishop of Kodungallur
Malabarians and never permitted East-Syrian Bishops to enter Malabar. In 1599 the Latin
Archbishop of Goa convened a synod at Udayamperoor (Diamper) and made the people 1778 Angamaly Convention decides to send a delegation to Rome; historic journey
accept many Latin customs, which was unknown to them. The rule of Latin Bishops was of Kariyattil and Paremmakkal to Rome and Lisbon Melus. Composition of
Varthamanapusthakam
never accepted by the Syro-Malabarians, and the climax of their protest was ‘Coonan
Cross Oath’ which took place in 1653. the leaders to the St.Thomas Christian Community 1782 Kariyattil consecrated in Lisbon as archbishop of Kodungallur. He dies in Goa
pledged in this oath not to accept the rule of the Jesuit missionaries from whom the in 1786
Bishops were appointed. The Coonan Cross Oath was a revolt against the oppressive 1861 Rokkos Schism
rule of the Europeans and not against the Holy See. After the Oath, St.Thomas Christians
1874 Melus Schism
were split into two groups. Some remained faithful to Rome again and others joined with
the West Syrian Church of Antioch. Efforts continued to re-establish the lost communion, 1861 Kuriakose Elias Chavara appointed as vicar general of St. Thomas Christians
and one group under the leadership of Archbishop Mar Ivanios re-established their 1887 Pope Leo XIII decrees the separation of the Syro-Malabar Rite; erects two
communion with Catholic Church in 1930. the Holy See accepted it as a separate Church Syro Malabar vicariates apostolic, Thrissur and Kottayam; but appoints Lat-
with the name Syro-Malankara Church. in bishops as Vicar apostolic.The name Syro Malabr is given to St. Thomas
Those who remained in communion with Pope after the Coonan Cross Oath came to Catholic community
be known as Syro-Malabarians and they continued to fight for their own Bishops and their 1896 Erection of three Syro Malabr vicariates, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and
own rite. It became a reality in 1887 with the establishment of two Apostolic Vicariates Changanachery and appointments of Indian bishops as vicar apostolic
of Trichur and Kottayam. Later in 1896 these two Vicariates were divided into three as 1911 Pope Pius X erects a fourth vicariate, Kottayam, for the Knanites
Trichur, Ernakulam and Changanassery, and the appointment of three indigenous priests
as Vicars Apostolic. 1923 PiusXI restores the Syro-Malabr hierarchy
Since then syro-Malabar Chruch grew phenomenally in all aspects. Because of the 1954 Pius XII appoints a commission to revise the liturgical texts
increased mobility of people many members of the Syro-Malabar Church emigrated
1956 Changanachery raised to metropoly
to other parts of India and foreign countries. Though they remained members of the
Syro-Malabar Church, they had little chance of following their traditions because only 1962 Malayalam translation of the Qurbana introduced
Latin Church was present in those areas. The teachings of the second Vatican Council 1962 Chanda, the first exarchate outside Kerala entrusted to the Syro-Malabar
prescribes that the traditions of the Oriental Churches be preserved and fostered, and Church
encourages the faithful to practice and grow in their own traditions wherever they are.
1969 Archbishop Joseph Parecattil installed as the first cardinal of the Syro-
In 1923 the Syro-Malabar Hierarchy was established. On 16th December 1992 Pope Malabar Church.
John Paul II declared the Syro-Malabar Church as a Major Archiepiscopal Church. Today
1986 Pope John Paul II beatifies Fr. Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sr. Alphonsa
it has 31 dioceses, 52 bishops, 8547 priests and 32,114 woman religious. The most at Kottayam
important heritage of Thomas Christians is the Christ-experience of the Apostle. He bore
witness to what he saw, heard, touched and experienced with Jesus. 1990 Code of Canons (Canon Law) of the Oriental Churches promulgated

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Landmarks in the History of Syro-Malabar Church Church QUIZ
1992 A Pontifical Commission visits Syro Malabar Church I. Bible
1992 The Syro-Malabar Church elevated to the rank of Major Archiepiscopal 1. The whole Bible is divided into two. Which are they?
status with title Ernakulam-Angamaly. Antony Cardinal Padiyara appointed as 2. How many books are there in the Bible?
the first Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church. Archbishop Abraham
Kattumana was appointed pontifical delegate to the Syro-Malabar Church 3. How many books are there in the Old Testament?
with all powers of Major Archbishop
4. How many books are there in the New Testament?
1995 Archbishop Abraham Kattumana, the Pontifical delegate, dies in Rome 5. Which is the first book of the Bible?
1995 Thrissur and Thalassery are raised to archdioceses 6. Which is the last book of the Bible?
1997 Archbishop Mar Varkey Vithayathil is appointed as Administrator of Ernakulam 7. Which is the shortest book in the Bible?
- Angamaly for the Syro-Malabar Church and also Administrator of the
Archdiocese of Ernakulam 8. Which is the longest book in the Bible?
1998 The Syro-Malabar Synod was given powers to decide the Syro-Malabar
9. Which is the longest chapter in the Bible ?
Liturgical matters. This power was reserved by the Holy See in 1992 when 10. Which is the shortest chapter in the Bible?
the Syro-Malabar Church was elevated to the rank of Major Episcopal status
11. Which is the longest verse in the Bible?
2000 Pope John Paul II beatifies Sr. Mariam Theresa
12. Which is the shortest verse in the Bible?
2004 Pope John Paul II granted power to the Syro-Malabar Church elect bishops 13. Which book of the Bible is called The prayer book of the Bible?
in Kerala.
14. What is the Hebrew name for Pentateuch?
2005 Pope John Paul II Expired.
Cardinal Joseph Ratizinger elected as new Pope and receives the name 15. Which are the books of the Bible named after women?
Benedict – XVI 16. In which language the New Testament was written first?
Kottayam Diocese raised as Archdiocese
17. Who did write the Acts of Apostles?
2006 Thevarparambil Kunjachan was beatified by Major Archbishop
Varkey Vithayathil, at Ramapuram Palai 18. Who divided the Bible into chapters?
Sr. Euphrasia was beatified by Major Archbishop Varkey Vithayathil, at Ollur,
Thrissur 19. Which is the first Gospel written among four Gospels?
20. Which is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
2007 Bishop Gratian Mundadan of Bijinor appointed by Pope as Apostolic Visitator
for Syro Malabar faithful outside Kerala 21. What are the symbolic features of the each Gospel?
Apostolic visitatior Bishop Gratian Mundadan visited Delhi
II. Popes and Councils
2008 Canonization of St. Alphonsa on October 12
1. Who is the visible head of the catholic Church?
2011 Major Archbishop Cardinal Varkey Vithayathil expired on April 1
2. Who was the first Pope of the Church?
2011 New Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry elected on May 24 3. Who was the second Pope of the Church?
2012 Major Archbishop Mar George Alencherry was made Cardinal and member of 4. How many Popes have ruled the Church till this time?
the consitory on February 18, 2012
5. Who is the present Pope?
2012 Pope Benedict XVIth erected the Diocese of Faridabad (Syro Malabar Diocese
comprising six states in the Northern Region of India) on March 6, 2012 6. Name the first Ecumenical Council of the Church and the year?
2012 Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara ordained as the first Bihop of Farid- 7. When did Vatican Council II begin and end?Who were the Popes at that time?
abad Diocese on May 26, 2012 8. How many Ecumenical Councils were convened in the Church?
2013 Pope Benedict XVI resigned from His Papal Office on February 28, 2013
2013 The conclave elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio as new Pope, who chose the
III. Church History (General)
papal name Francis on March 13, 2013 1. Who is the first martyr in the Church?
2014 Canonization of St.Kuriakose Elias Chavara and 2. Who is the patron saint of priests?
St.Euphrasia on November 23 3. Name the emperor who declared Sunday a holiday?
2015 Pope Francis promulgated new encyclical ‘LAUDATO SI (Praise be to You) 4. How many rites are there in the Church?
on May 24
5. Who is called the Apostle of Gentiles?
2015 Pope Francis declared Year of Consecrated life from Nov.30,2014-Feb 2,2016
6. Name the saint proclaimed by Pope John Paul II in October 1997 as the
2015 Pope Francis declared Year of Mercy from Dec 08,2015- Nov 20, 2016 “Doctor of the Church”?
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 11. Mar – Lord/saint
7. Name the four types of miracles?
12. Sapra-Morning Prayers
8. Which are the sacraments of initiation?
13. Ramsa-Evening prayers
9. Who did call the Church of Christ as catholic Church for the first time?
14. Leliya-Night prayers
10. Who is the first Church historian?Name his important work?
15. ‘Yahweh-shalom’-Lord our peace
IV. Church History (Indian & Syro- Malabar) 16. John- Lord have shown mercy on us
1. How many rites are there in India? 17. Mathew-The gift of God
2. Who is the Apostle of India? 18. Liturgy-leitourgia-public activity
3. When and where did St. Thomas die? 19. Sleeva-Cross
4. Who is the second Apostle of India? 20. Qudassa-The sanctifying act
5. When did Francis Xavier reach India? 21. Emmanuel-God with us
6. Who is the first Indian Cardinal?
VI. Short forms-Full forms
7. Who is the Apostolic Nuncio to India?
1. B.C-Before Christ
8. Who is the present president of C.B.C.I?
2. A.D-Anno Domini(Year of the Lord)
9. Who is the present president of K.C.B.C?
3. I.H.S-Iesus Hominum Salvator(Jesus the saviour of mankind)
10. In which year the Syro-Malabar Hierarchy was established?
4. I.N.R.I-Iesus Nazarenus Rex Ieudarorum(Jesus of Nazareth,
11. Name the Pope who established the Syro-Malabar Hierarchy?
The King of Jews)
12. In which year the Syro-Malabar Church was declared a
5. A.M.D.G-Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (for the greater Glory of God)
Major Archiepiscopal Church?
6. K.C.B.C-Kerala Catholic Bishops Council
13. Who is the first Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church?
7. C.B.C.I-Catholic Bishops Conference of India
14. Who is the present Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church?
8. S.M.C.C-Syro Malabar Catechetical Committee
15. Which are the Major Archiepiscopal Churches other than the
Syro-Malabar Church? VII. Word-Explanations
16. Who is the first cardinal of the Syro-Malabar Church? 1. Ash Monday-The beginning of the lenten season.The priest put ashes on the
17. Who is the first saint from the Syro-Malabar Church? foreheads of the faithful, reminding us of the deeper meaning of the season of
18. Name the persons beatified from Syro-Malabar Church? preparation for Easter.
19. How many dioceses are there in the Syro-Malabar Church? 2. Good Friday-The Friday in Holy Week.We commemorate the death of jesus
20. Which is the first mission diocese of the Syro-Malabar Church? on the cross to save the world.
21. Which are the two fasting days in the Syro-Malabar Church? 3. Easter- The feast of the Resurrection of the Lord
22. Where is the headquarter of the Syro-Malabar Church is situated? 4. Encyclical-A letter of the Pope that is meant for all the catholics.
5. Heaven-A state of total happiness after death in communion with God.
V. Etymology (Word-Meanings) 6. Hell-Eternal separation from God,who is the Lord of life and happiness.
1. Bible-Biblion-Book
7. Pentateuch-The first five books of the Bible,taken together as a set.
2. Amen-Sobe it;let it be done;true
8. Exodus-The second book of the Bible.The name Exodus means the departure
3. Sanhedrin-The highest jewish court
of the people of the Israel from the exile in Egypt,journey across the desert.
4. Bethel-The house of the lord
9. Pope-The head of the Church.The successor of Peter,the Apostle and the
5. Bethlehem- The house of bread
bishop of the Church of Rome.He has supreme jurisdiction over the
6. Penuel-The face of the lord
universal Church
7. Messiah-Anointed
10. Patriarch-is a Bishop who enjoys power over all bishops and other christian
8. Hosana-Lord save us
faithful of the Church over which he presides.
9. Pentecost-50th day
11. Major Archbishop- is the head Major Archiepiscopal Church who presides over
10. Apostle-One who is sent with a mission.
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 Church Quiz Answers Catechetical Explanations On The Holy Exucharist
I. Bible 5. St.Paul
1. Old Testament and New Testament 6. St.Therese of Lisieux (Little Flower) I. Important things in the Church and objects used in liturgy:
2. 73 7. Healing, Raising of dead,Nature Altar: Altar is where the eternal sacrifice of Jesus is reenacted. It symbol-
3. 46 miracle, Exorcism izes Calvary, the table of Jesus during last supper, the tomb of Jesus,
4. 27 8. Baptism,Confirmation,Holy Eucha- throne of God and the steps to go up to heaven.
5. Genesis rist Bema: The raised platform in the middle of the nave or the Churches on
6. The Book of Revelation 9. St.Ignatius of Antioch which the Liturgy of the word or the first part of the Eucharist is celebrated.
7. II John 10. Eusebius,Historia Ecclessiastica Tabernacle: It is that Holy box in which the Holy Eucharist, the body and
8. Book of Psalms blood of Christ, which is the ultimate expression of the presence of God,
IV. Church History (Indian&
9. Psalm 119 is kept. It is the symbol of the Ark of the Covenant
Syro-Malabar)
10. Psalm 117
1. Three.Latin,Syro-Malankara, in the Old Testament.
11. Esther 8,9
Syro-Malabar Eternal Lamp: Special sign of the presence of God,
12. John 11,35
2. St.Thomas which is kept burning always. It signifies the pres-
13. Psalms Kottina Urara
3. At Mylapore on the 3rd of July in ence of Jesus in the tabernacle.
14. Torah
72.A.D. Pulpit: The stand in front of the altar for reading the
15. Ruth,Esther,Judith.
4. St.Francis Xavier Zunara Zande
16. Greek scriptures & for homily.
5. May 6,1542
17. Luke
6. Archbishop Valerian Gracious
18. Cardinal Stephen Langton in1216 Liturgical Vestments:
7. Archbishop G ‎ iambattista Diquattro Paina or Kaappa
19. St.Mark’s Gospel Kottina: Long clerical garment, normally white, worn
8. His Eminence Cardinal Oswald
20. Obadiah prior to other liturgical vestments.
Gracias
21. Mathew-Man Urara: Worn around the neck over Kottina. This is
9. His Grace Rev. Dr. Soosa Pakiam.
Mark-Lion the symbol of priesthood in all liturgical traditions.
10. 21 December,1923
Luke-Bull Zunara: Belt worn over Kottina at the waist. The
11. Pope Pius XI
John-Eagle
12. 16th December 1992 symbol of chastity.
II. Popes&Councils 13. Major Archbishop Mar Antony Zande: Hand-cuffs worn to keep the hand-cuffs of Chalice
1. Pope Padiyara Kottina in order. & Paten
2. St.Peter,the Apostle 14. Major Archbishop Paina or Kaappa: The outermost liturgical vest-
3. Pope Linus Mar George Allencherry ment. This is the garment of justice. It signifies the
4. 266 15. Ukranian Catholic Church, pastoral duty of the priest as well. Since historically Sos- Kablana
5. Pope Francis Syro-Malankara Catholic Church eppa
it is the outer garment of shepherds.
6. Nicea,A.D.325 16. Mar Joseph Parecattil
7. 11 October 1962-Pope JohnXXIII,8 17. St. Alphonsa
Liturgical Objects:
December 1965 –Pope PaulVI 18. Blessed Mariam Thresia, Blessed
Chalice: The cup in which wine and water are poured San-
8. 21 Thevarparambil Kunjachan Taksa
that are to become the blood of Christ. keenj
19. 5 Archeparchies, 29 Eparchies,
III.Church History (General) 2 Apostolic Visitations & 1 Apostolic Paten: The plate in which bread is kept that is to
1. St.Stephen Exarchate.(Total 34+2+1=37). become the body of Christ.
2. St.John Maria Vianney 20. Chanda Soseppa: Square shaped linen with a cross in the
Lec- Censor
3. Emperor Constantine 21.Good Friday,Ash Monday middle made out of the same stuff as that of paina, tionary
4. 23 22.Mount St.Thomas,Kakkanadu

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big enough to cover the chalice and the paten together. In liturgy it sig-
cense, the divine fragrance, the symbol of divine presence. It is the sign
nifies the cloth that was used to cover the body of Jesus when he was
of forgiveness of sins and total surrender to God. Secondly, just as the
buried.
smoke of incense goes up to heaven, our praises and worship are raised
Kablana: Square shaped, hard object used to cover chalice.
to heaven. It is an exhortation that our hearts, mind and thoughts should
Ketana: White linen on which chalice and paten are kept.
raise up to heaven along with the incensing.
Sankeenj: The purificator to clean the chalice and paten.
Washing of hands: The celebrant washes his hands with a prayer before
Lectionary: Gospel text, which is brought to the Bema in procession and is
the offertory. This signifies that God in his abundant mercy cleanses the
proclaimed here from.
celebrant and the community and purify their hearts. It reminds us also
Taksa: Literally it means order. In liturgy it indicates the book of prayers,
the washing of feet by Jesus during the last supper.
hymns and rituals for Eucharistic celebration.
Preparation of host and wine, the offertory gifts: Host represents the
Censor: Vessel used to burn incense during the divine liturgy.
body of Christ and wine represents the blood of Christ. Adding water into
wine is the symbol of the blood and water that was poured out of the side
II. Seven parts of the Holy Eucharist:
of Jesus, when he was pierced with a lance on the Cross.
Introductory Rites: From the beginning of the Eucharist up to the Resur-
Offertory prayer with hands crossed: The celebrant takes chalice with
rection hymn (Lord of all, we praise you). It includes angels hymn, Lord’s
wine in right hand and paten with host in the left an d raises with hands
Prayer, Psalms, incensing and resurrection hymn.
in the form of cross. This symbolizes the death of Jesus on the cross. It
Liturgy of the Word: From Trisagiori (three times praising the hold God
reminds us of the self sacrifice of Jesus on the cross in Calvary.
with the angels) up to Prayer of the faithful. There are four readings on
Kissing the altar: After the offertory, approaching the altar the celebrant
Sundays and feast days followed by homily. Ordinary days there are only
bows three times and then kisses the altar in the middle and on both
two readings, one from the epistles and the Gospel.
sides. This is to show respect and veneration to the most Holy Trinity, the
Rite of Preparation: Includes washing hands, preparation of offertory
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
gifts, offertory hymn, offertory prayer, the creed, kissing the altar and re-
Exchange of peace: The celebrant offers peace of Christ to the faithful
quest of the priest for prayer from people.
raising his hands and with the sign of cross. And the faithful receives this
Consecration rites(Anaphora): There are four anaphora prayers. After the
offer of peace with bowed head. Following this the faithful offer one an-
third one, there are Consecration or institution narrative and intercessory
other the peace of Christ that was received through the celebrant.
prayers. After the fourth anaphora, there is invocation of the Holy Spirit
Consecration (Institution) words: This is one of the most important part of
(Epiclesis)
the Holy Eucharist. It is the commemoration of what Jesus did during the
Rite of Breaking of bread: This rite includes reconciliation and incensing
last supper as he was instituting Holy Eucharist for us. As we join in the
rites, worshipping and blessing of the holy bread and wine.
Consecration, we experience the same incident as Jesus and his disci-
Rite of Communion: This includes proclamation of mutual reconcilia-
ples experienced during last supper. Holy Eucharist is the reenactment of
tion with God and fellowmen, Lord’s Prayer, receiving communion and
that first sacrifice of Jesus as be had commanded us to do in his memory.
prayers for grace.
Ringing bell: Bell is to bring to the mind of the people the importance of
Concluding rites: Thanksgiving prayers, final blessing and the sealing
the rituals in the Eucharist. It evokes in our minds a spirit of devotion and
prayer.
worship.
Epiclesis (Prayer of inviting the Holy Spirit): This is another most impor-
III. Meaning of various rituals in the Holy Eucharist:
tant part of the Holy Eucharist. The celebrant prays to the Almighty Father
Bowing of head: It is the expression of our profound respect and submis-
to send his Holy Spirit on the gifts and sanctify them, by which the bread
sion to Lord God almighty.
and wine on the altar becomes the body and blood of our Lord Jesus.
Incensing: There are two purposes for incensing: First is, sanctifying us
The elevation of the bread: The holy bread that has become the living
(the celebrant, the people, the altar and the objects) with the blessed in-
body and blood of Christ through Consecration words an sanctification by

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 •• Introductory hymn (Optional)
the Holy Spirit (Epiclesis) is raised to signify the resurrection and appari-
tions of Jesus. When Jesus was appeared to his disciples after resurrec- •• Commemorative hymn (Annaa pesaha thirunaalil)
tion, the disciples worshipped him saying “My God and My Lord”. In the •• Gloria (Athyunnathanamaam swarlokathil)
same way, the faithful worship the risen Lord at this time.
•• Lord’s Prayer (Svargasthithanaam thaathaanin)
Breaking of the Bread: After the elevation of the holy bread, the celebrant
breaks the bread into two and blesses the wine with one half of the bread. •• Psalam (Karthave mama raajaave) + (Optional)
Then he blesses the part of the bread with the other half that was dipped •• Resurrection hymn (Sarvadhipanaam Karthaave)
in wine. Then hold the host together and prays for various intentions. This
•• Trisagion (Shabdhamuyarthipaadituvin)
reminds the body of Christ broken by death and re-joined in resurrection.
Receiving Communion: This is the ritual of receiving the blessed and •• Hymn of Praise (Ambaramanavaratham)
sanctified body and blood of Christ just as Jesus gave bread and wine •• Gospel Hymn (Halleluiahpaadeetunnen) + (Optional)
to his disciples during last supper as his body and blood. As we receive
•• Offertory hymn (Mishihaa karthaavin kripayum) + (Optional)
Holy Communion from the minister, we receive it from the hands of Jesus
himself. •• Commemorative hymn (Thaathanumathupol)
Final blessing: Eucharist concluded with a blessing just as Jesus blessed •• Hymn of profession (cread) (Sarvashakthathaathanam)
his disciples before he ascended into heaven after having entrusted his
•• Hymn of invocation (Mishihaa karthaavin kripayum)
mission to the disciples. Having received the body and blood of Jesus
and his blessing, we go to continue the mission and sacrifice of Jesus in •• Hossanna hymn (Onnayuchaswarathilavar) + (Optional)
our lives. •• Hymn of repentance ( Dheivameyennil kaniyename)
•• Hymn of adoration (Rakshakaneeshothan)
IV. Some General Instructions:
1. Position of the faithful during the Holy Eucharist: •• Hymn of reconciliation ( Aparaadhangal neekkaname)
Standing: According to the Eastern liturgical tradition, during liturgy, most •• Communion hymn (Optional)
of the time people are in standing position. Standing is symbol of atten-
•• Blessing hymb ( Karthaavam Mishihaavazhiyai)
tiveness and happiness. It is an expression of praising God and a symbol
of participating in the resurrection of Jesus. •• Concluding hymn (Optional)
Sitting: People sit down at the time of readings, before Gospel, homily and
after receiving communion. Sitting is a sign of peacefulness, tranquility SOME SYRIAN TERMINOLOGIES:
and attentiveness. It is to listen to the proclamation and for silent prayer. Karozusa: Proclamation or preaching of litanic intercessory prayers.
Kneeling: During the most important parts of the Holy Eucharist such as Madbhaha: Sanctuary that is the sum total of the place things and objects
Consecration, invoking the coming of the Holy Spirit and at elevation, it for liturgical service.
is desirable that we kneel down and pray. It is the expression of profound Pesaha: Literal meaning is Passover. Original significance is that of the
humility, worship, reconciliation and repentance.
Passover of Israel from the slavery of Egypt. Commemoration of the last
supper of Jesus with his disciples.
2. Liturgical hymns:
Through the songs in liturgy we adore and worship God, ask for his forgive- Qudaasa: Literally it means sanctifying; rendering holy etc. it signifies
ness and pardon from the Lord and we make intercessions. The songs are celebration of the Holy Mystereies and other sacraments.
to be sung by the community together. The choir is supposed to lead the Qurbaana: Literally it means offering. It indicates the celebration of Holy
people into singing and praying. They have to be appropriate to the spirit of Eucharist.
Eucharist, meaningful and capable of raising the people into prayer. Raaza: Signifies most solemn form of Eucharistic celebration.
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 BASIC CATECHISM BASIC CATECHISM
Sign of The Cross The Angelus
By the sign of the Holy Cross + protect us, O Lord + from our enemies + The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary;
in the name of the Father, + and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen And she conceived by the Holy Spirit (Hail Mary...)
Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
Glory Be it done unto me according to Your Word (Hail Mary...)
Glory be to the Father and to the Son/ and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in
the beginning/ is now and ever shall be/ world without end. Amen The Word was made-flesh;
The ‘I Confess’ And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary...)
I confess to almighty God/ and to you my brothers and sisters/ that I have V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
sinned through my own fault/ in my thoughts and in my word, in what I R That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
have done/ and in what I failed to do, and I ask blessed Mary ever Virgin,
all the angels and saints and you/ my brothers and sisters/ to pray for me Let us Pray
to the Lord, our God. Amen. Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your grace into our hearts, that we,
Act of Contrition to whom the incarnation of Christ Your Son was made known by the mes-
O My God, I am sorry for all my sins, because they displease You. You are sage of an angel, may by his passion and cross be brought to the glory of
all good and deserving of all my love. With your help, I will sin no more. His Resurrection, through the same Christ our Lord, Amen.
Glory be to the Father,...(3)
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty/ Creator of heaven and earth/ I be-
lieve in Jesus Christ/ His only Son our Lord/ He was conceived by the The Ten Commandments of God
power of the Holy Spirit/ and born of the Virgin Mary/ He suffered under 1. I am the Lord your God and you shall not have other Gods than me.
Pontius Pilate/ was Crucified, died and was buried. He descended to the 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God in vain.
dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven/ and is 3. Remember that you keep holy the Sabbath day.
seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the 4. Honour your father and your mother.
living and the dead. I believe in Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, 5. You shall not kill.
the Communion of Saints/ the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the 6. You shall not commit adultery.
body/ and life everlasting. Amen 7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour.
Hail Holy Queen 9. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife.
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail, our life, our sweetness and our
10.You shall not covet your neighbour’s goods.
hope! To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to you do we send
up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley or tears; turn then, most The Five Precepts of The Church
gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our ex- 1. To keep the Sundays and Holy days of obligation Holy, by attending
ile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your. Womb, Jesus. Mass and resting from servile work.
O! Clement, O! Loving, O! Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen
2. To keep the days of fasting and abstinence appointed by the Church.
The Prayer of St. Bernard (Memorare) 3. To go to Confession at least once a year and receive the Holy Com-
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that munion at least once a year and that at Easter or there abouts.
anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your 4. To contribute to the support of our Church and pastors.
intervention, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O
Virgin of Virgins, my Mother. To you I come, before you I stand, sinful and 5. Not to marry within certain degrees of kindred and do not solemnise
sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but marriage at the forbidden times (Lenten Season).
in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen
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 BASIC CATECHISM BASIC CATECHISM
Prayer to Our Guardian Angel Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son,
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here, Our Lord, Jesus Christ,
ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. in atonement for our sins
and those of the whole world.

Prayer to the Holy Spirit For the sake of His sorrowful Passion,
Breathe into me Holy Spirit, that all my thoughts may be holy. Move in me, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (10 times)
Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit,
that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may Holy God,
defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Holy Mighty One,
Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on us
Anima Christi
and on the whole world.
Soul of Christ, make me holy
Body of Christ, be my salvation
Blood of Christ, let me drink your wine Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Water flowing from the side of Christ, wash me clean O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love
Passion of Christ, strengthen me you, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer you this poor heart of mine.
Kind Jesus, hear my prayer Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to your will. Grant,
Hide me within your wounds Good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you. Protect me in the midst of
And keep me close to you danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance
Defend me from the evil enemy in my temporal needs, your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a
And call me at the hour of my death holy death. Amen.
To the fellowship of your saints
That I might sing your praise with them
for all eternity. Amen. Prayer to Holy Trinity
Most Holy Trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - I adore thee profoundly.
I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus
Saint Michael Prayer Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the out-
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. rages, sacrileges and indifference’s whereby He is offended. And through
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners.
and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host,
by the power of God
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits Prayer
who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. “My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I beg pardon of You
for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love
You.”
Divine Mercy Chaplet
Our Father
Hail Mary
The Apostles’ Creed
Eternal Father,
I offer you the Body and Blood,

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 BASIC CATECHISM FOURTEEN WORKS OF MERCY
THE ROSARY MYSTRIES Fruits of The Holy Sprit
•• Charity
JOYFUL •• Joy
1. Annunciation •• Peace
2. Visitation •• Patience
•• Benignity
3. Nativity •• Goodness
4. Presentation at the Temple •• Longanimity
•• Mildness
5. Finding in the Temple
•• Faith
LIGHT •• Modesty
•• Continency
1. Baptism of Jesus •• Chastity
2. Wedding of Cana Seven Gifts of The Holy Sprit
3. The proclamation of the Kingdom of God •• Wisdom
•• Understanding
4. The Transfiguration •• Counsel
•• Fortitude
5. The institution of the Eucharist •• Knowledge
SORROWFUL •• Piety
•• Fear of God
1. Agony of Jesus in the Garden
Theological Virtues
2. Scourging of Jesus at Pillar •• Faith
•• Hope
3. Crowning with Thorns •• Charity (Love)
4. Carrying the Cross
Cardinal Virtues
5. Crucifixion •• Prudence
•• Justice
GLORIOUS •• Fortitude
•• Temperance
1. Resurrection of Jesus
2. Ascension of Jesus
SEVEN CORPORAL WORKS
•• To feed the hungry.
3. Descent of Holy Spirit •• To give drink to the thirsty.
•• To clothe the naked.
4. Assumption of the Virgin Mary •• To harbour the harbourless.
•• To visit the sick.
5. Coronation of Blessed Virgin Mary •• To ransom the captive.
Requisites of A Good Confession •• To bury the dead. (Tob:2:1-9, Mt.25:35)
•• Recollect for some time and recall to mind the sins committed. SEVEN SPIRITUAL WORKS
•• Be sorry for the sins - Contrition or at least attrition. •• To instruct the ignorant.
•• Resolve resolutely not to commit sin any more •• To counsel the doubtful.
(Avoid the sins and sinful circumstances/persons). •• To admonish sinners.
•• Say Clearly to the confessor, all the sins committed. •• To bear wrongs patiently.
•• Attend keenly to the instructions of the confessor and decide to •• To forgive offences willingly.
perform the penance at the earliest. •• To comfort the afflicted.
•• To pray for the living and the dead.
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