Mar Thoma Sunday School Samajam
Tiruvalla - 689 101, (Estd. 1905)
Contact Details:
General Secretary:
Rev. George Cherian
Tiruvalla - 689 101
Ph: +91 469 2600655(O), +91 469 2735375(R)
Mob: +91 9188250655
Assistant Secretary:
Rev. Sanal Cherian
Tiruvalla - 689 101
Ph: +91 469 2600655(O), +91 469 2735375(R)
Mob: +91 9188250655
Telegram: 'Samajam',
E-mail: [email protected], samajam@dataon
e.in
The reformers realized the importance of Bible Study, as essential for spiritual renewal and growth. The opening of the Sunday Schools thus became a natural development in the way of Christian nurture. The formal inauguration of the Sunday School Samajam comprising all the Sunday Schools, which had already been started in the parishes, took place at Maramon Convention in 1905. The growth and development of the Sunday School Samajam as one of the leading Christian Education organizations in India was the result of the extraordinary organizing ability of Rev. V P Mammen and his untiring efforts for 47 years. In those days of very limited travel facilities he visited churches in different places traveling in bullock carts and riding bicycles. He organized syllabuses for the different grades and published the lessons to be taught in various classes. A publication entitled “Sandarsini” began to be published in 1911 containing articles helpful to the pupils, teachers and parents and lesson notes for Sunday school teachers. Since 1952 textbooks are published for the various classes. From 1977 the Sunday School Samajam follows the curriculum of the Christian Education Council of India. Rev. Dr. K K George joined the work of the Sunday School Samajam in 1952 and was General Secretary of the Samajam after the demise of very Rev. V P Mammen, from 1952 up to June in 1982. Both of them laboured in this great cause dedicating their extraordinary powers of head and heart to the cause of Christian Education children. Classes are arranged for a period of 15 years from the age of 5, so that by the time the Sunday school course is completed, the pupils will have sound knowledge of the scriptures and the doctrines of the church. Sunday Schools are arranged in every Parish and in large Parishes there will be two or more Sunday Schools according to the need. Inspectors are allotted to supervise the work of Sunday Schools in given area, and organizers are appointed in each diocese. The Central Office arranges examination every year and competitions are also held at the Diocesan and Central level. The Sunday School Samajam celebrated the Platinum Jubilee in 1980. The Christian Education Centre was established at Charal Mount, Kuriannoor in 1972 providing one of the attractive camp sights for children and for training of teachers. The High School at Edakulam and the boarding house attached to it are run by the Sunday School Samajam. Camp Centre Charalkunnu, Kuriannoor +91 469 2672249
Ashraya Charitable Society for the Rehabilitation of Street
Children, Kollam +91 474 2767920
Sugandhagiri Education & Development Project,Wyanadu +91 4936 255884
Managing Committee Members:
Rt. Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa
: President
Dr. K K John :Vice President
Rev. George Cherian : General Secretary
Assistant Secretary : Rev. Tony Eapen Varkey
Mr. Saju Mathew : Treasurer +91 9387910111 (M)
Committee Members:-
Mr. Kurian P. George Rev. V.T. Yesudasan Rev. T.A. Koshy
Mr. K.K. Royson Mr. Koshy Mathai Mr. Mathewson P. Thomas
Mr. Thomas John Prof. Jacob Koshy Mr. Abraham Varghese
Prof. P.M. Varghese Miss. Mariamma Varkey T.K. Renji Varghese (Mallappally)
Mr. Mathews Abraham Rev. Skariah John Mr. Virtues George
Mrs. Susamma Mathew Mrs. Leelamma John Mr. Shaji P.T. Issac Raju Mr. Mohan Baby Rev. Johnson Varghese
Mr. Sulal Samuel Mr. Thomas Mr. Rajan Varghese
Mr. Varghese Poovanpara Rev. Dr. P.T. Jacob Rev. Mathew Skariah
Mr. G.M. Raju Mr. Thomas Mathew Mrs. Sicy Devsia
Mr. Joseph George Dr. T.K. Mathew Mrs. Susan George
Mr. Joshy Joseph Mr. K.P. Kunjumon Rev. George Cherian
Mrs. Mary Joe Mrs. Molly Mathew Rev. Samson Samuel
Mr. N.A. Abraham Mr. R. Jestus
Others:
Regd. Sunday School 1113
Vacation Bible School 472 Centres
Students 1,46,623
Teachers 16,700
V.B.S Students 1,00,000
Trained Leaders 490
