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Malankara Catholic Youth Movement
മലങ്കര കത്തോലിക്കാ യുവജന പ്രസ്ഥാനം
AbbreviationMCYM
Formation28 February 1968; 56 years ago (1968-02-28)
TypeYouth organization
HeadquartersMCYM Office, Catholicate Centre, Pattom, Trivandrum, India
Location
Affiliations Indian Catholic Youth Movement, [1] Kerala Catholic Youth Movement
Website www.mcym.in
Chief Patron

Chairman

Most Rev. Dr. Vincent Mar Paulos
Director

Fr.Abraham Mepurathu
President

Angel Mary C D

Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (മലങ്കര കത്തോലിക്കാ യുവജന പ്രസ്ഥാനം ) is an association of youngsters of the globally spread Syro Malankara Catholic Church, which focuses on the development of the Youths, Church and the society. MCYM is working at the Unit, Regional and Diocesan level & Church level. [2] [3]

History

[2] [4] The Catholic Youth Movement of Kerala dates back to the second half of the 1960s. Although there were some youth organisations in the parish level at different parts of Kerala, the spread of the organization of the youth movements in the diocesan took place rather late. Two reasons seem to be of prime importance for the foundation of the youth organizations in the late 1960s. First of all, in the church there was a great enthusiasm both in the Kerala region and National level discussions and study programs of the Second Vatican Council. From different topics the role of laity in the life of Church has become one of the important points that attracted the laity all over India. Secondly, in Kerala the Christian communities along with other social and religious organizations started fighting against the second communist regime in 1967. [5] In particular the fight was against the educational policy of the Government. The former has already given the ideological basis for the organization of the laity at various levels and the latter has given an immediate reason to join with the Church in its for justice.The visionary desire of Zacharias Mar Athanasios, the first organized youth organization in the Kerala Catholic Church was formed. It is in this background that the youth gathering at Vennikulam, on 17 November 1967 under Presidency of Msgr Mathew Nedungad the then Vicar General of Thiruvalla Diocese [1] decided to start a youth organization. Under the able leadership of Mr Varghese Karippayil an adhoc committee was formed and later on 28 February 1968 it was formally launched. Fr Chacko Elavumparampil was appointed as its first director. .To the great enthusiasm of the youth, the dean of the oriental congregation Cardinal Feuston Berg inaugurated the youth organization in which Zacharias Mar Athanasios presided .It was inaugurated at St.John's Cathedral, Thiruvalla on 28 February 1968. In the beginning the organization was known as Kerala Katholikka Yuvajana Sanghadana or Kearala Catholic Youth Organization(KCYO). [2].

The movement began in the Thiruvananthapuram Diocese in 1971, led by Rev Fr Dominic Skariah. [6]

The youth movement in Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvalla [3] and Bathery [4] were conducted independently. At the same time, it was forced to be united in the Kerala level because of the federal administrative style of Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) . It was the federation of the youth movements of three independent churches. Hence for the election and for any decisions in the regional level it was important for the MCYM's of different Diocese to work together. But in the church level it became a reality only with the formation of a youth commission under Cyril Baselios, the then Bishop of Bathery Diocese [5] in 1989. Subsequently, the youth movement activities scattered in different diocese was brought together in 1990 leading to the formation of the MCYM Central Secretariat.[ citation needed]

The MCYM in different dioceses had its own constitution, flag, anthem, motto patron saint and style of function. In view of giving uniformity, the central secretariat [6] succeeded to agree on a common constitution [7]. It was promulgated in 1992 September 20. Central Secretariat initiate several steps within short span to reclaim the youth activities to reach up to its optimum and brought various mission regions scattered all over India, N America, [7] Germany and Middle East (Kuwait, [8] Dubai, [9] Sharjah, [9] Qatar, [10] Bahrain [11]) together and also given equivalent status to Diocese under its new constitution and this bestowed a new boost to MCYM activities in these regions. Now MCYM Central Secretariat is all set to amend the constitution to include various demands and suggestion put forward by Dioceses and Extra Territorial Regions.

Goal

According to the By-laws of the Malankara Catholic Youth Movement, its mission is to continue the plan of salvation definitively begun by GOD the Father in His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal of this organization is to make this salvation historical plan available to humanity through the Malankara Catholic Church. Evangelization is the means to realize this. This organization aims at the total liberation of society and the integral development of Youth. For the realization of this goal, the by-laws go on to specify the general plan of action: [12]

Spiritual

Help the youth to deepen their Christian faith and to apply principles of faith in their daily lives, give training to acquire through a life of prayer, a spiritual outlook and a style of leadership proper to Christian ideals, concertize them in Christian principles to practice an exemplary life-style, enable them to lead an exemplary sacramental life by developing appreciation of the liturgical life and practices of the church, give (them) practical training to take up leadership roles in catechesis, prayer-meetings, retreats and Bible conventions with a view to revitalize the parish community.

Intellectual

Give encouragement and make facilities available for members to acquire scientific and technical knowledge and to learn appreciate and propagate the doctrines of the Church; conduct discussions, seminars, debates, corner meetings, exhibitions, excursions etc.; organize study circles, libraries etc. to make available educational and religious publications.

Social

Prepare the Youth to analytically study the actual state of society, to react boldly against social evil and to work for the creation of a new society through positive action based on Christian ideals; Encourage new initiatives in the fields of labor, agricultural and industry by providing training in them; seek the solutions for social problems through organized activities; Collect and disseminate information on the welfare schemes of the government and of the Church and endeavor to make these available to the deserving, plan action programs for the progress of the backward communities and of groups subjected to injustice, neglect, and disabilities.

Cultural

Set the state to defend and promote Christian and Indian Cultural traditions; create opportunities to appreciate Indian intellectual heritage (Systems of Philosophy), organize youth festivals, literary-cultural training camps and competitions, cultural gatherings etc. to discover and to develop the literary and athletic abilities of the Youth.

Politics

The youth is entrusted with the responsibility of actively participating in politics that is the cradle of democracy. MCYM exhorts and encourages its members to engage in politics and lead the people to get involved in it.

MCYM Anthem

[13] Anthem of MCYM

Constitution of MCYM

[2] [14]

Different stages of growth

MCYM works in parish units, in regional or ecclesiastical districts, in mission centres, in eparchies or archieparhies, in the Church as a whole (unit/regional/ecclesiastical district/mission centres/diocese/archdiocese/church levels).

The following is a brief description of the permanent action-plan of the central body, developed during the past fifteen years. It organizes six major activities in a year.

Global Meet & Youth conventions

National Meet, Annual Senate, Directors’ Meet are organized in the month of May from 2004 onwards and now it is conducted as global meet.

Along with the Re-union celebrations, the youth convention is being conducted in September and it commences with the Flaming Light Procession, and Flag Procession. The youth conventions are conducted under the leadership of the central body and each eparchial unit.

Year Global Meet, Annual Senate Youth conventions
1990 - Bathery
1991 - Vennikulam
1992 - Kollam
1993 - -
1994 Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla. Kattapana
1995 Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla. Kattanam
1996 Malankara Seminary, Thiruvananthapuram Nilambur
1997 Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla Piravam
1998 Chennai Thiruvananthapuram
1999 Tiruvalla Sulthan Bathery
2000 Kanyakumari Thiruvalla
2001 Thiruvananthapuram Mylapra
2002 Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla Chengaroor
2003 Pune Bathery
2004 Dharsana Pastoral Centre, Peechi Thiruvalla
2005 Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla Mavelikara
2006 Prathiksha Youth Centre, Bathery. Muvattupuzha
2007 Kanyakumari Kodenchery
2008 Trivandrum Ranni
2009 Thiruvananthapuram Marthandam
2010 Mavelikara Trivandrum
2011 Hyderabad Trivandrum
2012 Bhopal Pathanamthitta
2013 Trivandrum Mavelikkara
2014 Marthandam Bathery
2015 Mysore Thiruvalla
2016 Bethery Puttur
2017 Piravom Adoor
2018 Mylapra Cancelled due to flood, Muvattupuzha
2019 Mavelikara Kottayam
2020 Marthandom (To be at Mavelikara)

Commemoration of Ivanios

On the day before the commemoration of the late Archbishop Geevarghese Ivanios, the founder of Malankara Re-union Movement, the MCYM conducts memorial meetings at the tomb of Ivanios. [15]

MCYM Day - October

The Sunday close to the Feast of St. Francis Assisi is celebrated as the MCYM Day in the units. In 2017, it will be celebrated at Bthery 8 October Sunday. HESED 2K17

Study circle on St. Francis Assisi

A seminar is being held every year on the life and visions of St. Francis Assisi, the heavenly patron of MCYM, is and it is conducted in the eparchy where the youth convention is held.

Malankara Youth Convention Outside Kerala

This convention is organized for the youth of the mission centres outside Kerala during the months of October and December and the members of the central secretariat actively participate in it.

Eparchial camps

Central unit conducts three days camps for each diocese basing on the theme of the central unit and leadership training programs.

Amendment of constitution

Timely amendment in the constitution of the Central Body has been made on 14 May 2005, and it was published by Cyril Baselios, the first Major Archbishop of Malankara Catholic Church.

Yuvachetana

'Yuvachetana’, The official organ of the MCYM is being published every year by the central unit and at the time its 15th anniversary in 2006, a special issue was published as Souvenir.

Flag procession

In connection with the elevation of Malankara Catholic Church as a Major Archiepiscopal Church MCYM and MCA jointly organized the Catholicos Flag Procession in two phases from 29 March to 13 May 2005. Mr. Thomas John Thevarath, the president of the MCA and V.C. Georgekutty, the president of the MCYM were the captains. It started from the diocese of Bathery and ended in the Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram. Most of the priests and diocesan leaders actively participated in it.

Youth Cross Procession

As part of golden jubilee celebration, Youth cross procession conducted all over the church. It started from Delhi and Marthandom and ended at Punnamood, Mavelikkara, the golden jubilee celebration concluding venue. At the same time procession was conducted at Gulf regions, Europe and USA & Canada. It was led by President Tinu Kuriakose and General secretary San Baby.

Golden Jubilee Celebrations 2018

Church level MCYM Golden jubilee celebrations was officially inaugurated by Bava Thirumeni by launching the Jubilee emblem at Mylapra, 26 January 2018. The entire unit level inauguration was at 19 March 2018 by hoisting MCYM flag at all units and Bava Thirumeni hoisted MCYM flag at Pattom cathedral. MCYM golden jubilee celebrations concluded at Punnamood, Mavelikkara, 2019 January 19.

Malankara Youth Conventions outside KERALA

The Malankara Catholic Youth Movement of North America is the youth wing of Malankara Catholics in North America, specifically the Exarch of United States of America and the faithful in Canada. The Youth Movement has grew with the help of many including all the bishops, priests, and youth that have sacrificed for the sake of our youth.

The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church MCYM Conferences of North America
Year Venue Location Hosting Church
2005 Eastern University St. David's, PA, USA St. Jude's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Philadelphia
2007 Houston Baptist University Houston, TX, USA St. Peter's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Houston
2008 Seneca College Toronto, ON, Canada St. Mary's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Toronto
2010 Villanova University Villanova, PA, USA St. Jude's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Philadelphia
The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church MCYM Leadership Retreats of North America
Year Venue Location Hosting Church
2011 Carmelite Retreat Center Chicago, IL St. Mary's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Chicago

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