Our President Shibin Veliyil's Wedding!

Our most beloved President Shibin George Veliyil moved into a new phase in his life as he tied the knot with Ms. Vinsty. We wish them all the very best and pray that god may bless them abundantly!

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KCYM Chakkaraparambu on Facebook!

KCYM has gone fb now! Yes, you heard it right, KCYM Chakkaraparambu has started an exclusive Facebook page. Go check it out now and add us as a friend! - CLICK HERE

KCYM Meeting - 12th June, 2011

The monthly meeting for June was conducted today at church after the holy mass. President Shibin George presided over the meeting in which Vicar Fr.Paul Kottackal, Brother Jomon and more than 30 odd KCYM members were present. The meeting started with prayer led by Brother Jomon. A bible portion was read and message shared. Fr. Vicar Paul Kottackal congratulated the KCYM members on last weeks World Environment Day celebration programme's and said that it was well planned and executed! KCYM president Shibin George Veliyil invited all the KCYM members for his wedding which is to be held at St.Mary's Church, Thuthiyoor on Sunday, the 19th June 2011 at 11am. The newly wedded couple of past KCYM president Stanley Yesudas and Rosemary were introduced to the KCYM members. It was also decided to have the Chakkaraparambu Premier League, a cricket tournament for the youth of the parish which was held during the last 2 years, next month. The KCYM members have been divided into 4 teams. The schedule and the venue for the matches will be announced later.

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September 07, 2010 - Cleaning Day

These are some of the pictures taken a while back on Sept 7th, 2010 when the KCYM members came together to clear all the unwanted weeds and bushes which had over grown the median on NH-47, at Chakkaraparambu.  
Inspite of this day being a HARTAL day, all the KCYM members came out to support the initiative. Also, with the day being declared a HARTAL, it allowed the KCYM members to toil well and hard without any danger of getting hit by the fast moving traffic, which might have been the case on a normal working day! Fr.Paul Kottackal, Vicar was with the entire time giving us proper guidance and instructions as to go about it! :)

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What is KCYM?

Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) is the official State/Regional Organization under KCBC Commission for youth. It is affiliated to the National Youth Body ‘Indian Catholic Movement’ (ICYM). From 1968 onwards some of the dioceses began the work of organizing youth and using their youthfulness both for the church and for the society. It took a long period of 10 years to organize the movement in the state/ regional level. And it was in 1978, with much preparation by bishops, priests and laity the youth organization started by the name Kerala Catholic Youth Movement. It is consisted of youngsters between the age group of 15- 35 years who subscribe to the Catholic values and principles. The beneficiaries will be even the youth of different religion.
The main aim of KCYM is ‘the Integral Development of the Catholic Youth and the Total Liberation of Human Society in accordance with the Christian values’. It is to coordinate and empower the human potentials of youth based on the Gospel values, to make them effective agents of change in the socio-religious-political-economic and cultural reality of India, especially of Kerala through National integration. It also aims at making the youth committed to the serving mission of the Church to the least, last and the lost.
In this regard, suggestions have to be called in from all sections to work out the ways and means as to how it will be possible for youngsters to bring in changes in our culture without sacrificing its values, integrity and dignity. Culture is the theme of our existence as also the backbone of the religious cultural activities. To formulate a liberative culture is not an easy task nor is it the work of an individual alone as it is associated with religion and other cultural activities. Therefore in view of this, we are called collectively and unitedly to reform cultural activities, irrespective if caste, creed and religion so that we can live in the world of today in an atmosphere of understanding, love and togetherness.
It is a federation of 30 diocesan youth movements of Kerala. Each affiliated diocesan movement has equal rights in the federation. Youth between the age of 15- 35 are eligible for membership. Each diocese has its own structure in the Parish, Forane and Diocesan level under the patronage of the local bishop. The representatives of the parish units come to constitute the Forane body and the Forane representatives form the Diocesan body of KCYM. Representatives are elected from the diocesan bodies to constitute the state body which is called the Senate and Syndicate of KCYM.

source: www.kcym.in

The Environment WALL!!!

This video covers all what was written on the ENVIRONMENT WALL on June 5th! Check it out!

A few random pics from the Environment's Day Celebrations!

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Environment's Day - Video

This is a short video of the parish members and kids participating in the "Environment Wall" activity.

Environment's Day Celebrations - 05.06.2011

The Environments Day Celebrations at St.George Church Chakkaraparambu was inaugurated by Fr. Paul Kottackal, Vicar in the presence of the parish members, Fr. George Theroorparambil and Brother Jomon Anamthuruthy. KCYM member Rijo Roy Nambiaparambil gave a short 5 minute talk on World Environment's Day, which was followed by, KCYM president Shibin Joseph Veliyil describing to the parish members the various programmes that were to follow. Father Paul Kottackal inaugurated the "Environment Wall", which was a 5 meter white cloth on which one could write down their views and opinions on World Environment Day or even draw them down. A lot the parish members actively took part in this activity, especially the kids who were very active and enthusiastic about it.



Rijo giving the talk on World Environment's Day.



The audience eagerly listening to KCYM president Shibin Joseph



Fr. Paul Kottackal inaugurating the "Environment Wall"



Kids actively participating!

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KCYM's Onapaattu!

Watch the Onapaattu sung by the KCYM members during the Onam celebrations held at St.George Church, Chakkaraparambu in 2010!