Catechism

Sunday School starts on every Sunday at with an assembly after the 2:00 PM mass. The assembly starts with a Hymn, followed by a catechetical pledge.

We award a Diploma certificate to the successful students at the completion of year 12.
We conduct classes for first holy communion.
Every year, we conduct Bible quiz to help kids learn the Bible.
We host Faith Fest to enhance our children's faith formation.

At present, we have 240 students in 13 classes (Little angels to year 12) and 25 teachers.

Useful links:-
  Department of Catechesis, Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Melbourne
  Smart Catechism

Contact: Joseph Thomas

+64 225738628

SMYM Christchurch

The Syro Malabar Youth movement is a youth organization under the Syro-Malabar Church which unites all youth, especially young adults and young families, as one in holiness to serve the worldwide church and to boost fervor in our community.

Contact: Arun Davis Kavalakkat

+64 225342670

Nurse's Ministry

Nurse's Ministry is a movement of Catholic Professional Nurses, committed to the 'caring and healing' Ministry of Jesus Christ.

Historically, the nursing profession has roots in the Christian concept of ministry. A caring ministry called for persons to serve their neighbours who were in need physically or spiritually.

Vision of Nurse's Ministry is that All Nurses around the world shall know and love Jesus, be filled with Holy Spirit and become Saints.

Our mission is to know Jesus, experience Jesus and to give Jesus through loving, caring, witnessing and reaching out to nurses in need; in other words, a spontaneous and gracious effort to extend the healing touch of the Lord

Contact: Alphonsa Varghese

+64 210768620

Mathruvedi

A mother is someone who bravely says ‘YES’ to the call to lead her family as our Blessed Mother Mary did - a role model of a hardworking person in prayers who nurture and protect her family always, even amid trials and pains.

Mathruvedi is a group of active mums, one of the vibrant pious associations in our parish, under the guidance of our parish priest. We are actively involved in the church’s day-to-day activities and offer a shoulder in all our community’s initiatives, complying with our church’s rules and regulations.

Please click here to join Mathruvedi

Contact: Valsa George

+64 2102910736

Pithruvedi

Pithruvedi is an organization of fathers in our parish and works under our parish pastoral guidance to unite the fathers in the parish under its umbrella. The father of the family represents and reflects the image of God, the Father. He loves, cares, protects, teaches, and guides the family. The holiest spouse, St. Joseph, is our patron saint.

The members are always vigilant to ensure all the parish members are in harmony with parish policies and regulations.

Please click here to join Pithruvedi

Contact: Darbit Thomas

+64 225039915

Jesus Youth

Jesus Youth is an International Catholic Movement with a focus on evangelising as well as promoting the missionary initiatives of young people. Jesus Youth helps young people to make Jesus a part of their everyday lifestyle.Jesus Youth members seek to grow as faithful disciples of Christ, through the six pillars of the movement.

  • Daily Prayer
  • Word of God
  • Sacraments
  • Fellowship
  • Service
  • Evangelisation
Every Monday they gather at St. Teresa of Lisieux Church, Christchurch for fellowship and prayer.
Contact: Marc Tom Mathew Mancherikalam
+64 212178709