KCYM

Our Guiding lamps

His Em.Cardinal George Alencherry

His Ex.Bishop Sebastian Adayanthrath

His Ex.Bishop Thomas Chakiath

Flag



The flag has got three colours:- Red at the top, White in the middle and Yellow at the bottom. At the middle of the white colour the emblem of KCYM is sticked. The flag has a length of 3 feet and width of two feet.

* Red colour signifies martyrdom and transformation. Martyrdom urges the youngsters to shed blood, if necessary, like our saints, for Christian and Gospel values while transformation demands us to shed sweat and tears to break the heart for a transformed life.
* White colour tells us of the holiness, suffering and tolerance. This motivates the youth to lead a holy life adorned with day to day sufferings and to cultivate in them the attitude of tolerance which makes them noble.
* Yellow colour speaks to us of the depth of our faith in God and the relation with Catholic Church; it is through the youth that we transmit faith to the next generation rooted in strong commitment to Catholic Church.
KCYM Emblem



The Emblem reminds the Catholic youth of their commitment to luminate the world with the message of Jesus. There are different symbols as part of it. Firstly, the circle indicates the universe in which we live. Within the circle, at below, there are two lines slanting to both sides meaning the folded hands of a male and female youth. The ‘V’ shape signifies the opened Bible. Finally, the eternal flame points to the prophetic mission of the Catholic youth.

KCYM

About KCYM

At present KCYM has around 200 active Parish units across 16 Foranes of our eparchy. KCYM is an Association and it has its preamble and the articles of law for the day-to-day functioning. The Archdiocesan Secretariat members and the Presidents of the Foranes constitute the Executive Council. General Council meeting is conducted half yearly and annually. The Office bearers are elected for two years. KCYM has its own structure in the Parish, Forane and Diocesan levels 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.

A Brief History

Ernakulam-Agamaly archdiocese has the history of pioneering the Catholic Youth Movement, the first of its kind in India, rather in Asia. Realising the indomitable power and spirit of the unorganized youth who migrated to the Ernakulam town, the Archbishop of Ernakulam- Angamaly, His Eminence Cardinal Mar Joseph Parecattil, took the initiative to start a movement for the aforesaid young people. Conducting various researches and studies, finally on 13 February 1959, Ernakulam Catholic Youth Association (ECYA) the first form of present KCYM was officially inaugurated by the then Archbishop of Bombay His Eminence Cardinal Valerian Gracious, atKalamassery.

ECYA's establishment was the result of the farsightedness and keen interest of Cardinal Mar Joseph Parecattil. E.C.Y.A started functioning in most of the parishes of our eparchy. In the year 1972, E.C.Y.A. was re-organized as Catholic Youth Federation (CYF), as an effort to popularize it and widen its functioning in all parishes of our eparchy. In July 1987, the Archdiocesan GeneralCouncil unanimously decided to rename C.Y.F to Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM)

The Youth Movement in its different forms has completed its fifty-three years of existence. The Youth association has paved way for a lot of revolutionary changes and developments in the Archdiocese. The integral development of the young people has been its main aim and to a certain extent KCYM has succeeded in contributing a large number of committed young people to the Church and society.

KCYM Organized Inter-religious Youth Meet

KCYM–Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly conducted a day-long Inter-religious youth meet on October 13, at Renewal Centre, on the theme ‘Sauhrudha Yuvathvam, Samadhana Keralam’. The program was inaugurated by H.E. Bishop Mar Thomas Chakiath during which Shri. Abdussamad Samadani delivered the keynote address. Srimad Shivaswaroopananda, Secretary of Adwaithashramam, Aluva gave the benedictory address. After the inaugural session, Shri. Madambu Kunjukkuttan (renowned script writer) and Rev.Dr. Paul Thelakat presented papers on the topic “Openness and respect towards other religions and cultures - the vital principle of social existence”. Later, took place a panel session focusing on the subject ‘religious experience and humanness’. The panelists were Shri. Johny Lukose (Director, Manorama News), Adv. Jayashankar (political observer & Varanthyam fame), Shri. John Paul (notable screen play writer) and Rev.Dr. Kuriakose Mundadan moderated the session. One of the most striking events of the day was the Prayer service led by the heads of various religions. The Concluding session was inaugurated H.E. Bishop Mar Sebastian Adayanthrath. Shri. B. Kemal Pasha, Registrar General, High Court of Kerala gave the keynote address. Rev. Fr. Shinu Uthuppan, Benny Antony, Rev.Sr.Vincy SABS, Saji Vadassery, Shijo Mathew, Tijo Padayattil and Jineesh Paul spoke on the occasion. Delegates and representatives from different religions attended the Inter-religious youth meet and vowed to create harmony among religions and communities in Kerala.