Catechism Std VI Q & A

Being a Catechism teacher in my parish is really something that makes me feel proud of and reminds me of the big responsibility and calling I have to pass on from the rich deposit of wisdom, faith and values of Catholicism that I have inherited from my Church to the new generation. I have a great hope in the young generation that they will respond to Jesus and his Way if we do our part well by helping them to experience Him and to present before them a true witnessing lifestyle. At the same time, I am slightly concerned about the possibility of taking Catechism as another mere academic excercise not only by the students, but also by the parents and very likely by the Catechism teachers themselves. How much of faith and experience can be passed on to them in the limited but fully packed schedule of time we spend with the children is a question before us.

While helping the students to prepare for the exams, I found that it was a good idea to give them notes in a simpler way rather than marking the answers on the textbook itself. Also, I thought of distributing printed notes to them so that I can use the class hours for more quality matters.

I sometimes had an apprehension that I might be spoiling the students by providing the printed notes. But looking at the time constraints of class hours, I feel that I am doing the right thing. You are free to correct me, and convince me if I am doing wrong, and I assure you that I will unpublish these notes from the public domain.

As of now, Catechism teachers and students are free to download and use it without any permissions or copyrights.

You can download the notes of the book "People Who Experienced Jesus" for the Std VI of Syro-Malabar Church Catechism syllabus. In Kalyan diocese, this book is taught in alternate years for Classes V and VI combined. I hope to come back with you with the notes of other books too some time later.

Attachment: People Who Experienced Jesus

Charismatic Convention + Rex Band Concert in Mumbai

On November 8th Thursday - 11th Sunday, 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm, at Tilak Nagar Municipal Ground, Chembur. Rex Band Concert on the 11th

This festival season is all set to be one full of blessings from above. The Diocese of Kalyan is organizing a four day Charismatic Convention this November from 8th to 11th at Tilak Nagar Municipal Ground, Chembur. The Preaching of the Word of God and Healing Services will be led by eminent preachers Fr. Kurian Puramadathil & his team and by Fr. Jose Vettiyankal VC. Their services will be on 3 days i.e. 8th, 9th and 10th from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm, in Malayalam. The summary of each seesion will be given in English at the end of it. On 11th, there will be a Gospel Music Ministry conducted by Rex Band, a music & audio visual outreach ministry of Jesus Youth Movement. As a conclusion of the Year of the Children and the Youth (YCY), this programme is done very specially keeping in mind of the youth and the children.

Almost every year, the Diocese of Kalyan conducts Charismatic Convention during the Diwali holidays, which are attended by thousands of people. I have attended at least 4 of them, and have witnessed lives being changed when people hear the Word of God and get touched by the Unlimited Love of God. Many receive healings in body, mind and spirit.

I was drawn to Jesus Christ personally through the Jesus Youth movement. Ever since I started attending programmes and prayer groups conducted by them, I have experienced moments of deep intimacy with God and received immense love, healing, assurance, hope and faith in Jesus Christ, whom I can declare before anyone as my only Savior and Lord.

One of the attractions of Jesus Youth programmes in always the music ministry led by the Rex Band. They are a highly motivated group of people who have committed their lives entirely to God. They use their talents for the glory of God alone. Their services have made a profound impact on the lives of many people, especially the young people. Their programmes include worship music, skits, theatre art and so on.

I recommend everyone in Mumbai to go and attend the Convention, and especially the Rex Band Concert (it's in English), for I can assure you that it can change your life completely. We come across a million opportunities in life. But it will make any difference to you only if you make use of them.

God bless you!!!