CCD Updates - 12/12/2025

1) The first midterm exam will be held this Sunday at 10:00 AM, followed by the English Qurbana at 11:30 AM. Please encourage your children to prepare for the exam. Below are the guidelines for the exam.

Below are the classroom arrangements for this Sunday's mid term exam:

  • Pre-K: Classroom 1

  • Kindergarten: Classroom 2

  • 1st–5th Grade: Auditorium section opposite the reception desk

  • 6th–8th Grade: Big Classroom

  • 9th–12th Grade: Auditorium section near the reception desk


2) There will be Christmas carol singing practice for all grades on the 14th and 21st, after Mass. Please make sure all of your children attend and participate in the practice.

3) Below is a list of all the candidates who have qualified for the semifinal round of the Dei Verbum Bible Quiz 2026. 

Congratulations to all our semifinalists! 

Thank you for your hard work and commitment in learning the Word of God.

NameGroup
Isabella PadannamackalSub-Junior Gr 4-6
Joshua AnthonySub-Junior Gr 4-6
Ryan JoseJunior Gr 7-8
Elora PadannamackalJunior Gr 7-8
Aceline M JobyJunior Gr 7-8
Naomy SebastianSenior Gr 9-12
Ann GeorgeSenior Gr 9-12
Tony ThomasSenior Gr 9-12
Royce BijuSenior Gr 9-12
Rhia KandamkulathySenior Gr 9-12
Jeremy SebastianSenior Gr 9-12
Emmanuel MathewSenior Gr 9-12
Jasmin PaulSenior Gr 9-12
Leya JosephSenior Gr 9-12
Neya JosephSenior Gr 9-12
Maria ThottathiAdult - English
Rani ThomasAdult - Malayalam
Bincy JosephAdult - Malayalam
Mini Roy AntonyAdult - Malayalam
Ansa KandamkulathyAdult - Malayalam
Lincy JosephAdult - Malayalam
Kochurani JosephSenior Citizen - Malayalam
Poulose JosephSenior Citizen - Malayalam
Leenu VayalumkalSenior Citizen - Malayalam

Semifinal Quiz:
Semifinal Quiz will be conducted on  Saturday, March 7th, 2026. 
For qualified candidates, the Semifinal quiz will be posted in the SpeedExam portal.

Books:
Sub-juniors & Juniors: Gospel of Luke, Acts of Apostles Ch 1-15
Seniors : Gospel of Luke, Acts of Apostles, YOUCAT 166-278 (Part 2)
Adults & Senior Citizen: Gospel of Luke, Acts of Apostles, The Book of Genesis
  • There won't be questions from footnotes or references.

4)A big thank you to everyone who supported the 9th and 10th grade bake sale. They raised approximately $1,050 for the Adilabad Diocese CCD program.


5) Please encourage your children to attend below webinar


6) Adoration will begin this Sunday at 9:30 AM in the church, before the Malayalam Mass. It's a great opportunity for families to spend some quiet time together in prayer. Please drop your children in the church and spend at least 15 minutes with them in Adoration before CCD classes begin at 10:00 AM.

Thank you

CCD Team

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