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The diocesan catechetical centre is
known as Kristujyothi. It is responsible
for the organization of faith formation
through Sunday Schools from classes
I-XII.
Priorities of the Catechetical
formation
Formation the students in catholic faith
and morals
To form leaders in the Church and in the
society
Active participation in the Church
Organization-Diocesan Level
There is a catechetical committee, and a
central committee. The central committee
gathers periodically and makes its
contribution for the improvement of
catechetical formation.
The catechetical year is divided into
two semesters, with semester exams.
Internal assessment is done for the
overall performance of the students. For
the Students of X and XII certificates
are awarded after the diocesan exam
The students participate actively
in the various activities of the parish.
They participate in biblical and
pastoral initiatives. Such as Logos
Quiz, Kadukumani Mission Quiz, and other
programmes. At the end of the academic
year a scholarship examination is
conducted for students from IV-X
Classes, and the winners are awarded
prizes.
Occasional refresher programmes
are conducted for teachers, and they are
awarded certificates of recognition when
they complete a fixed period of time.
The Director and the central team visit
Sunday schools and make evaluation, and
prizes are given for the best Sunday
schools.
Suvisesholtsav
The final session is organized from 2008
April with practical activities, called
Suvisesholtsav. The teachers are
given special training and special work
books are used. In April 2008 it was
conducted in 91 Sunday schools and the
parish priests and the parishioner are
very much spirited about the programmme
Organization-Parish Level
Both religious sisters and laymen offer
their valuable service for the faith
formation of the young generation. In
the parishes Sunday Schools are
organized by the parish priest and the
formators, usually after the mass at 10’
clock. The teachers gather together with
the head master under the leadership of
the parish priest to plan and evaluate
the functioning of the Sunday school. |